Can Kinley Rasmus pitch for Alabama in Little League World Series today? What to know

Kinley Rasmus, a phenom in Alabama's Little League World Series, may have the opportunity to pitch in Monday's game against Pennsylvania, depending on the team's starting pitcher decision. Known for her impressive one-hit game last week, Rasmus could don the mound again if selected. She previously appeared in the batting lineup and at shortstop, but didn't take the mound in last Saturday's elimination game, which was won by Urijah Berklite with a flawless performance.

Rasmus' pitching abilities are not new to the Little League World Series scene. Last week, she threw 81 pitches, necessitating a mandatory four-day rest according to Little League rules when pitchers throw between 66 to 85 pitches. In the 2-0 loss to Washington in Game 1, she struck out eight batters, a feat that ties the Little League World Series record for the most strikeouts by a female in a single game.

As the daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus, Kinley's baseball pedigree runs deep within her family. Her cousin Ryker Rasmus and Jerry Taylor, who also plays first base, are among the other available pitchers. The team's utility players include Easton Allen, Cedric Harrison Jr. and Berklite, but the last is ineligible to pitch due to mandatory rest. Phenix City will face East Side Little League at 6 p.m. CT on Monday, Aug. 24, on ESPN.