Rain in forecast tonight for Taney-Chicago showdown
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - The Taney Dragons took batting practice on Thursday morning as overcast skies loomed over the Little League World Series complex. The skies cleared up in the afternoon, but forecasts remain sketchy for Thursday night's elimination game against Jackie Robinson West of Chicago.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - The Taney Dragons took batting practice on Thursday morning as overcast skies loomed over the Little League World Series complex. The skies cleared up in the afternoon, but forecasts remain sketchy for Thursday night's elimination game against Jackie Robinson West of Chicago.
The game's winner advances to Saturday's U.S. Championship game against Mountain Ridge Little League of Las Vegas. The loser is eliminated.
The Weather Chanel is forecasting thunderstorms throughout Thursday's game, which begins at 7:30 on ESPN. The network predicts a 50-percent chance of precipitation at 7 p.m. and a 95-percent chance at 8 p.m. Similar weather was forecasted for Wednesday night's loss to Las Vegas, but the rain held off.
Tickets for Thursday's game were distributed for free at noon at the stadium's box office. Unlike Wednesday, tickets still remained three hours later. Fans without tickets are welcomed to sit in the grass hill that overlooks the outfield.