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Kinley Rasmus Ties Mo'ne Davis' LLWS Strikeout Mark With Relief Save and Game‑Tying RBI

Little League pitch‑count rules will determine when Phenix City can use Rasmus again as the team advances in the tournament.

Overview

  • On Monday, Aug. 24, Rasmus entered an elimination game in relief, struck out six, delivered a game‑tying RBI and helped Phenix City beat Pennsylvania 6‑5 in extra innings.
  • That outing raised her Little League World Series strikeout total to 14, matching the benchmark set by Mo'ne Davis for tournament strikeouts by a girl.
  • Rasmus first drew attention when she started the opener on Aug. 19 and threw a one‑hit, eight‑strikeout complete game that tied the single‑game strikeout mark for a girl.
  • Little League rules require four days of rest for pitchers who throw 66–85 pitches, a limit that kept Rasmus out of the mound in the interim and will shape how Phenix City deploys her going forward.
  • Rasmus is a two‑way impact player and the 25th girl to appear at Williamsport, and her MLB family ties and standout play have increased national attention and raised strategic questions about managing her innings as Phenix City pursues more wins.