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LAKE MARY, Fla. — The Lake Mary Little Leaguers flew back home from Warner Robins, Georgia, to a warm welcome from fans as they celebrated their berth in the Little League Baseball World Series.
Lake Mary is now the 24th team to represent Florida in the Little League Baseball World Series and the fourth to come out of the Central Florida area (Altamonte: 1984, Apopka: 2001, Maitland: 2005).
The team was close last year, making it to the Regional Finals. However, they fell short.
Now, after redeeming themselves, they have a quick turnaround as they are set to fly to New York City tomorrow and take a four-hour bus ride to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League Baseball World Series.
Lake Mary plays their first game on Aug. 14
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The Little League Baseball World Series starts Aug. 14 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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And Central Florida will play a big part in this year’s tournament.
That’s because Lake Mary Little League, who represented Florida, earned its spot Tuesday after winning the Southeast Region championship game.
The matchup went down in Warner Robins, Georgia.
LMLL came out of the gate strong, scoring 5 runs in the first inning. And the momentum never stopped.
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In the end, Lake Mary easily knocked off Tennessee’s Goodlettsville Baseball Little League with an 11-0 shutout.
The hometown kids from Florida remained undefeated after Tuesday’s win.
The team bus is expected back in Seminole County Wednesday afternoon.
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It will be a quick turnaround for the boys and their coaches.
The team plans to fly out to Pennsylvania on Thursday to prepare for their big shot and first appearance at the LLWS in Williamsport.
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