{
  "id": 2674639,
  "title": "Phenix City Little League Ready for Showdown with California",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/phenix-city-little-league-ready-for-showdown-with-california",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T23:41:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phenix-city-little-league-ready-234150662.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Phenix City 12U All-Stars have had a remarkable season, culminating in a state championship and advancing to the Little League World Series. Their regional journey started with a 2-0 loss to the Northwest team, where pitcher Kinley Rasmus shone, tying Mo Ne Davis' record with eight strikeouts. Tonight, Phenix City faces off against California, the West Region's representative. While their initial path didn't align with expectations, the primary objective is now clear: victory to proceed or defeat to return home. WRBL will provide post-game highlights and the final outcome on the WRBL News 3 Nightwatch. The team's perspective before their California matchup is available via the video player above.",
  "summary": "WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (WRBL) — The Phenix City 12U All-Stars have turned in a memorable season, claiming a state title, battling through the Southeast Regional, and punching their ticket to Williamsport. The Southeast opened its Little League World Series run against the Northwest, falling 2-0. While the bats were held in check, the story of the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Phenix City 12U All-Stars won state championship",
    "Phenix City set to play California in Little League World Series",
    "Game highlights and result on WRBL News 3 Nightwatch"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Phenix City's unexpected path to the Little League World Series showdown with California now puts their season's ultimate goal squarely in focus, with a win needed to keep playing or a loss to end it.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}