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Most strikeouts by a girl in LLWS history: How Kinley Rasmus can break Mo’ne Davis’ pitching record
Rasmus added six strikeouts in relief and now has 14 for the tournament, tying Mo’ne Davis for the girls’ LLWS mark.
On Tuesday, August 25, Phenix City, Alabama defeated Tacoma, Washington 4-2 in an elimination game, keeping the team's 2026 Little League World Series hopes alive with contributions from 12-year-old two-way star Kinley Rasmus.
Daughter of former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus, the 12-year-old has captivated fans with her dominant play and signature white hair bow, inspiring the catchphrase 'Fear the bow' throughout the tournament.
Recording her fifth hit on Tuesday, Rasmus broke the Little League World Series record for total hits by a girl; she also tied Mo'ne Davis' tournament record of 14 strikeouts.
Phenix City advances to an elimination game on Wednesday, August 26, against Nicaragua at 1 p.m. ET; the team remains three wins from a U.S. championship appearance.
As the 25th girl to compete in the tournament's 79-year history, Rasmus inspires a new generation of players, echoing the national stage presence of Mo'ne Davis from the 2014 Little League World Series.