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It's a moment that Robbie Wilson won't soon forget.
According to Buzzfeed, where we first saw this awesome clip, it was the bottom of the sixth inning, with two outs -- which is the final out in Little League -- when Robbie's Auburn, Wash. teammates "voted" him in to pitch his first-ever Little League World Series game against a team from Fairfield, Conn.
We especially love the shot of two of his teammates behind him, pointing at him, as the coach and manager make their decision. Even better? Robbie went on to win the game, defeating Connecticut 9-5.
According to a spokeswoman in the Little League West Region Headquarters, Auburn was eliminated from the World Series after losing 7-5 to Texas on Aug. 26, but the team's overall performance in the tournament will catapult them into the ranks of the top four teams in the country.
This adorable video makes us want to head to the ballpark, or have a catch with our kids in the back yard. Way to go, Robbie!
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 2)
8-29-2010 @ 10:45AM
joan simon said...Although I am originally from Fairfield, Ct., I have to admit that I was so happy for little Robbie's big win! Good for him. Good for all the teams for reaching the LL World Series!
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8-29-2010 @ 9:47AM
The Truth said...Are you serious. The clip stops at him being selected and does not show him making one actual pitch in the game. Nice story, but the (video-clip) follow through left the story in limbo.
8-29-2010 @ 11:59AM
tara said...What's the point of showing a video clip about a kid's first pitch in a Little League World Series game, then cutting that clip BEFORE the pitch?????? Cute story, but seeing the pitch and the out should have been a part of it, not just how "cute" it was that he was chosen. Remember those basic questions every journalism student learns to answer? Who, what, when, where, why, and how? Well, you left out the HOW by cutting that clip before we could SEE it. Kind of ruined the whole story.
8-29-2010 @ 7:46AM
james claypool said...A GREAT GREAT STORY !!!!!!!
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8-29-2010 @ 8:09AM
charlie said...why didn't they include his actual winning of the game? the clip ends before he throws a single pitch! what a let-down but congrats to Robbie. i'll bet he's still on cloud nine.
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8-29-2010 @ 12:13PM
tracer said...The LL may not want anyone getting a chance to bootleg it on utube. They can make a few bucks with the game footage for themselves.
8-29-2010 @ 8:16AM
Tbspider2k said...If you see the score, the game was already 9-5 when he was sent in as a relief pitcher. He gets a SAVE not a WIN. The winning pitcher is the one who was on roster as the team assumed the lead.
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8-29-2010 @ 9:07AM
Bob said...He got neither a win nor a save. All he got was the last out that enabled his team to win the game. But it is all great stuff. W-T-G Robbie! Very exciting stuff!!!
8-29-2010 @ 11:17AM
PJ said...tbspider2k - you really don't get it, do you? The story had nothing to do with the semantics used to tell it. It has to do with pure joy and the wonderful actions and reactions by the kids on the team. What the Hell does it matter that it was a "save", not a "win"? My God, Man, grow up and join the human race.
8-29-2010 @ 12:01PM
Dee said...Good grief, what does it matter if it is a win or a save? Blah Blah, can't you see the story for what it is, really happy moment for that young man. People like you seriously need to relax and enjoy life a little more.
8-29-2010 @ 8:58AM
joan said..."Save -win", is not as important as Robbie being able to pitch his first World Series game, as he was so proud. Lighten up! Sheesh!
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8-29-2010 @ 12:52PM
howard said...Spider actually did us all a favor: taught us a little about the rules of the game. Yes, we can enjoy the look of glee on Robbie's face (and that of his teammates) but we can also learn the COMPLETE story behind the video.
8-29-2010 @ 9:28AM
mike said...way to go Robbie, it doesn't get any better than the smile on a young persons face when he is chose by others to succeed. To all the nay sayers get a life and go to a youth ball game, it's very exciting, win, lose or draw.
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8-29-2010 @ 9:38AM
joe said...it a very nice story i think the coaches made the ritgh call win-or-losse all the kids deserve something like this in their lives not matter what all of his teamates are going to be happy any way .congrat robbie way to go kid.
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8-29-2010 @ 9:55AM
Kevin said...Let me tell you something. That was the coolest thing ever. This is what Little League is all about. A big thanks to the coach and the fine team of young men from Auburn. I think there is something we can all take away form this.
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8-29-2010 @ 9:32PM
DAC said...I watched the game live. It was a true reflection of sportsmanship.
It made you proud of Robbie, his team mates and Little League.
He seemed like the smallest kid on the team and the most unlikely pick to pitch. Way to go team, friends, family, coach, etc. DAC
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8-29-2010 @ 9:59AM
bgseals said...Wish we could have seen him get the last out and win. What a great thing to let him come in and pitch the last out. What a great ending for this team and, especially, this young boy.
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8-29-2010 @ 10:23AM
DCryst said...The boys remind us with their "genuine" smile and spirit what the game is all about. Congratulations to all the Little League players who experienced team play, a smile, a good time and great memories. We all enjoy watching this well put together annual ritual.
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8-29-2010 @ 10:47AM
rmpor said...WTG Robbie being able to pitch and a game like this will always be remembered but when your VOTED in by YOUR team mates to do it holds even a greater honor.This only goes to show how the kids at this level can teach alot of ADULTS the meaning of sportsmanship.
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8-29-2010 @ 10:46AM
clearhoads7 said...to the truth lighting up these our kids or dont you remember being a kid it was about the team and the players wanted him to picth win or lose! this is a story of how the game should be not million dollar players! just some kids playing the game and thats what its all about it just a game adults our the ones that destroy the game and this a great story what else do you need to see? the story was about the kids and the team and he won the game, use your imagaination i know its in short supply these days but use it!
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