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One down and two to go. The road to the Little League World Series has suddenly gotten a lot shorter for Sweetwater Little League’s 12-under all-star team.
The California District 42 champions raced to their 10th consecutive postseason win by drubbing Northern California state champion San Ramon Valley, 16-4, in 101-degree heat in the opening game of the 2026 Little League World Series West Region tournament Sunday afternoon in San Bernardino…