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Rob Carr/Getty ImagesHawaii completed its perfect summer with a 3-0 victory over South Korea to win the 2018 Little League World Series.Honolulu Little League entered the day with an 8-0 record while cruising through the West regional and United States championship. Sunday's victory in Williamsport http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , Pennsylvania, over international champion South Seoul Little League helped the team secure the ultimate prize.The squad became just the second U.S. team to win the LLWS in the last seven years, but its the third Hawaii representative to win it all since 2005.Hawaii had been shutting teams down throughout this tournament, allowing runs in just one of four games in Williamsport. StarterKa'olu Holt only gave up one run in 6.2 innings across three appearances.He was somehow even better in this one, throwing a complete game shutout with eight strikeouts and just two hits allowed in six innings.Michael Lananna ofBaseball Americawas impressed by the young pitcher:Michael Lananna mlanannaHawaii starter Kaolu Holt can really spin the ball. Hes thrown a heavy diet of breaking balls and has gotten a ton of swings and misses. Five strikeouts through two scoreless innings. Its a big sweeper.Michael Lananna mlanannaKaolu Holt still on the mound for Hawaii in the fifth, with a 3-0 lead. Hes been outstanding so far http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , keeping these South Korea hitters off-balance with a good breaking ball.Hawaii finished the tournament only allowing three runs (two earned) in five games, not giving up a single run in the final 17 innings of action.South Korea starterYeong Hyeon Kim had been dominant throughout this tournament as well, but he wasn't quite as sharp Sunday. The pitcher had eight strikeouts but also allowed six hits and two walks, which contributed to his three earned runs in four innings.Mana Lau Kong got the scoring started for the American team with a first-inning solo home run that was a big early boost to his team's confidence:Little League LittleLeagueMana Lau Kong is King 馃 #LLWS CDIpQQBn2IHonolulu LL loaded the bases in each of the next two innings, eventually getting two runs across the plate in the third on a wild pitch.Little League LittleLeagueHawaii adds two more! #LLWS KLbJRHPX5JBetween Holt's pitching and excellent defense all over the field, Hawaii kept South Korea off the scoreboard and closed out the win.Both teams were outstanding throughout the summer and will bring plenty of accolades back to their hometowns. However http://www.rangersfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-moore-jersey , the squad from Honolulu ended the tournament on a high note while completing an unforgettable experience.Note: All statistics courtesy ofGameChanger. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will take a look at Robbie Grossman as a potential leadoff man when they open spring play.The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday as the teams get a head start on spring training games. Both teams will also open the regular season ahead of the rest of the league when they face each other in Japan on March 20-21.Oakland manager Bob Melvin wanted to get Grossman in the leadoff spot as soon as he could. The A’s signed the free agent outfielder last Friday.“It’s one of the reasons we picked him up, he has a history of getting on base,” Melvin said. “He’s a guy who’s been tough on us as well. He’ll probably get some time there, break him in quickly.”Last year, the A’s used Matthew Joyce Ivan Rodriguez Jersey , Marcus Semien and Nick Martini in the leadoff spot.The Athletics’ lineup for Thursday also has Stephen Piscotty batting third, something Melvin said they may experiment with. Other candidates include Khris Davis, who batted fourth most of last season, and Matt Olson, who mostly batted fifth.“You look at Stephen’s numbers and he’s certainly an option for it,” Melvin said. “Last year http://www.rangersfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-moore-jersey , we were pretty consistent with our 3-4-5 spots so it may change a little bit more this year.”Third baseman Matt Chapman, who is coming off surgery on his left non-throwing shoulder, is not in Thursday’s lineup. Chapman has been taking batting practice but he’s about one week behind, Melvin said.Something else to watch as the A’s get started is how Semien and new second baseman Jurickson Profar work together. The Athletics acquired Profar from the Rangers in December.“It’s been going just fine,” Semien said. “We’ve been getting our work in on the same field every day and hitting together and taking ground balls together. He’s fitting in nicely with the group. I know he can hit and he gets to play second base every day now instead of moving around so that will be exciting to watch.”NOTES: Paul Blackburn was scheduled to start for the A’s on Thursday. If the game is canceled because of rain, Melvin said they would likely have the right-hander throw a simulated game. .. Former A’s outfielder Coco Crisp has joined the radio broadcast team as an analyst. Crisp Prince Fielder Jersey , who played seven seasons with Oakland from 2010-16, will be in the radio booth for 33 games during the regular season. He’ll make his debut when the A’s face the San Francisco Giants on March 10 in a spring training game.