It has been a dream season for a bunch of boys who live and play baseball just a few miles from my home here on Oahu.
Today, the dream of nearly every American boy came true for them as they defeated last year's World Championship team from Curacao in the final game of this year's Little League World Series.
The team from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, took the early lead, gave it up and fell behind 3-1 in the top of the third inning. Back-to-back homers in the bottom of the third tied the score at 3-3.
In the fifth inning, Curacao took back the lead with two home runs of their own and held that lead, 6-3, going into the bottom of the sixth inning.
A bunt, a single and a potentially inning-ending double play ball that arrived at first base just half a step too late, allowed Hawaii to tie the game 6-6 going into the seventh and last inning.
Ewa's pitching held the defending champs scoreless in their half of the seventh.
The dramatic game then came to a sudden end as Hawaii's Michael Memea walked up to the plate and hit a lead-off, walk-off home run over the left field fence.
Hawaii is very proud of her boys from Ewa Beach. The coaches and parents have been "class acts" and have shown the world that the word "aloha" can be used in the same sentence as "World Champions!"
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— go to most recent comments1 - Anne
CONGRATULATIONS to Ewa Beach Little League for winning a stunningly exciting World Championship game. All of Hawaii must be very proud of these young sluggers - just as the rest of the mainland. I am so thrilled for those boys, their parents, and their coaches. I've never screamed at the TV before until today while watching this Little League World series.
Aloha
2 - Matthew T. Sussman
Islands > Continents.
3 - Ray
I watched an amazing game today. It was one of those where it was too bad someone had to lose, but I'm happy it was the kids from Hawaii. That's the way the game is supposed to be played!
Thank you for a thriller and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
MAHALO
4 - Gary Lewkovich
If only the Major League Baseball players they idolize could play with such dedication, purity of spirit and class. Oh yeah, did I mention these Little Leaguers do it for no money at all. To the team from Hawaii and all the other champions that made it to Williamsport, you inspire us and remind us of what it is like to be young and so much closer to godliness.
5 - Dayle T
Great job by the boys from Ewa Beach.
All Hawaii is proud.
Mahalo nui and aloha!!
6 - Don
Congratulations from California. You made us all proud !!!
7 - John Nicoletti
'Hangin Loose in the Hawaiin juice.....in Pennsylvania. Buttons Kaluiokalaini taught me all I need to know...so did dane keaholha....congradulations fellas, see you up in sunset this winter. I'll be the schmuck on the Boogie BoaRD...20 FEET IN......
8 - kelly castillo
My grand children missed the championship game because of a problem with their vcr which did not come on.
Please let me know when it will air on Wide World Of Sports later this summer
Thank you so much, GPA>
9 - Laura
OMG!! Never really watch little league like this before. The most exciting team ever. Best team!! Ewa Beach Hawaii caught my attention when i was watching all their games. Congratulations!! Woohoo!!
10 - keith
Awwwride...you boys are something! You are Hawaii's humble heroes and legends in the making.
11 - Zaida
GO EWA BEACH!!!!!!!!!!! CHEE-HEE!!!
That's my boys! Awesome job to all of you, you made everyone here in the islands so proud, as well as everyone in the U.S. All you boys are awesome, and I'm so glad I got to catch some of your games locally. To the four boys, Ethan, Vonn, Michael and Layson, you made me so proud to know you!! All you boys did excellent! You are all truly heroes for Hawaii!
12 - David
Congrats to the Ewa Team, you guys did awesome. Does anyone know where I can buy a tape of the game as a keepesake?
13 - Sione
So proud of you guys.
I coach little league as well and you are the epitome of team and sportsmanship. That reflects your parents, your coaches, and yes your culture and homeland.
Dang can't express the happiness that the poly boyz from Hawaii did it. And oh yes the whole team is poly. Tirpak shows the spirit of the poly!
To all the Ewa team...ofa atu from the
Redwood City American Little League.
14 - kappy
I am not a big fan of baseball because it seems like a slow game. There was nothing good on TV until I seen the name Hawaii on it. I am an island girl, who is now living in Indiana. Watching these boyz play, reminded me of watching my high school football games. The game gave me "chicken skin", and that is the best feeling of excitment. I was sqeezing onto the arms of my couch, and every play made me jump out of my seat. Thanks for the thrill ride guys and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
aloha and alofa'aga from HOOSIER the state!!!
15 - kaua
Hey wassup little league baseball team i just wanted to say you guys did an alsome job and congrats.you guys worked hard as a team and that all ya'll look hott. LOVE KAUA
16 - Bree
i really luv Vonn Fe'ao...
we luv you...
-bree (your biggest fan)
lolx
17 - sheree
good job boys i mostly thank layson cause i think he is cute n ect.
18 - brittney souza
man i wouls so like to meet the whole team you guys went to the party to uncle blakes suprise party yeah mai dad is destry souza..!!!!
19 - stephenie
Hey i think thats totally awesome you guys must have worked so hard and im really impressed that you guys beat the WHOLE WORLD !!!!!!. Well you should really thank your coach and just keep working hard at what you love and follow your dreams. YOU GUYS ROCK. steph.
20 - Anthony Grande
Stephenie, Is your last name by any chance Wallace???
21 - Bob A. Booey
Cue "Psycho" music.
That is all.
22 - stephenie
what do you mean??
23 - Anthony Grande
"Cue "Psycho" music"
What???
24 - Jewels
"What do you Mean?"
25 - stephenie
no my last name isn't wallace.. Why???