SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—Following an 8–1 loss to Nicaragua at the Little League World Series, Ubaldo Ramos IV gathered his Panama team one final time.
It was an emotional group, as tears were shed in the postgame handshake line. A journey that had lasted all summer was over. But, like many coaches, Ramos had nothing but positive things to say.
He congratulated his group, reminding the boys from ages 10 to 12 that so much more lies ahead.
“I told the players this continues,” Ramos said through a translator. “They keep on playing baseball on to the next level.”
Panama was one of four teams that saw their seasons end on Tuesday. Indiana, Canada and Iowa also lost elimination games. Of the 20 teams in the LLWS, only one will be the champion on Sunday….