Warwick North Suffers Heartbreaking Loss as Iowa Scores Twice to Walk-Off with Win in LLWS

By Ken Bell

kbell@abc6.com

Warwick North was a eliminated from the Little League World Series in Williamsport after a heartbreaking 3 to 2 loss to Iowa.  Starting pitcher Colin Lemieux threw an outstanding 5 1/3rd innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits, and striking out 13.  

With the score tied 1-1 in the top of the 6th, Kenny Rix hit a solo home run to give North the lead.  Lemieux hit his pitch limit in the bottom of the 6th and Iowa tagged Kenny Rix for a pair of RBI singles, the second winning the game.  ABC6 Sports reporter Nick Coit has the postgame recap.