Ryan Howard on his way

Ryan Howard, superstar from the Philadelphia Phillies is on his way to Williamsport. Just received word, he will be here shortly. He will be mentoring Little Leaguers in the POWERade Pro Challenge area.

Connecticut titles

Here's a look at the past Little League World Series champions from Connecticut...
- Stamford beat Austin, Texas, 3-0 in 1951.
- Windsor Locks beat Ontario, Canada, 3-1 in 1965
- Lastly, Trumbull beat Chinese Taipei 5-2 in 1989.
Will Shelton National be next on the list?
It will have to beat Florida tonight ( 6 p.m., ESPN2) to stay alive.

Washington and Mexico win

In the first two games today, Washington coasted past Maryland 15-5 and Mexico did the same against Guam, winning 10-0. Mexico unleashed back-to-back-to-back home runs - all deep shots to centerfield - in the second inning of its mercy-rule shortened win. Watch out for Mexico.

Shelton wins

After falling to Hawaii Friday, Shelton National bounced back today with a 9-4 win over South Dakota. Shelton is now 1-1. It will play Florida in its final pool play game Monday at 6 p.m. (ESPN 2). Eight different players scored Saturday, six had hits and four drove in a run. Starter Bobby Moretti allowed five hits, three earned runs and struck out five on 73 pitches for the win.

Shelton goes with ace Bobby Moretti

Shelton will send right-hander Bobby Moretti to the mound today against South Dakota. South Dakota will go with Cale Fierro. Both teams lost their opening pool play game Friday. The first pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. (ABC).

Mexico beats Caribbean

Sergio Rodriguez led Mexico with a home run and three RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Caribbean.

Former LLWS players...

Here is a list of former Major Leaguers who played in the Little League World Series: Wilson Alvarez, Jim Barbieri, Jason Bay, Derek Bell, Larvell Blanks, Sean Burroughs, chin-Feng Chen, Billy Connors, Charlie Hayes, Ken Hubbs, Keith Lampard, Adam Loewen, Carney Lansford, Jason Marquis, Lloyd McClendon, Lastings Milledge, Bobby Mitchell, Jim Pankovits, Boog Powell, guillermo Quiroz, Gary Sheffield, Carl Taylor, hector Torres, Jason Varitek, Dave Veres, Ed Vosberg, Dan Wilson and Rick Wise.