For the first time ever at this level, the Elmhurst 12U Little League won the Illinois State Championship game on Tuesday, July 25, beating Hinsdale 6-1.
The victory allowed Elmhurst 12U Little League to advance to the Regional Tournament in Whitestown, Ind., on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Regional Tournament game will broadcast live on ESPN+ beginning at 6 p.m.
Dominic Ramos shut down the Hinsdale offense by throwing 5.2 innings and striking out 12 batters. The game was scoreless in the top of the 2nd when Caleb Leynes drove in Reid Gabuzda to score the first run of the game.
The game remained 1-0 until the 4th when Elmhurst scored 3 more runs with offense coming from Xander Escarpita, Michael Wente, Dominic Martinello, Reid Gabuzda and Liam Larma. Elmhurst added two more runs, one in each of the 5th and 6th inning with one coming from a big solo shot from Liam Campbell.
Elmhurst residents came out in full force to support and cheer on the boys and celebrate Elmhurst Youth Baseball (EYB) first-ever state championship at this level. Dominance on the mound, stellar defense and timely hitting has been the story for Elmhurst throughout the Little League District, Sectional and State games. he boys from Elmhurst will now showcase their talent on a national stage, playing Indiana on Saturday, Aug. 5. You can follow the 2023 Little League Baseball Great Lakes Region Tournament at littleleague.org. To cheer the boys on live, all Regional games will be played at the Little League Headquarters Complex, 7185 So. Indianapolis Rd., Whitestown, Ind. Players include Patrick Boeh, Liam Campbell, Xander Escarpita, Reid Gabuzda, Liam Larma, Caleb Leynes, Dominic Martinello, Joey Pointon, Dominic Ramos, Charlie Rawleigh, Tanner Telford, Emmett Thompson, and Micheal Wente.
Good luck at Regionals, Elmhurst Little League! Your hometown is pulling for you!
