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SOUTH WILLAMSPORT, PA - AUGUST 27: Pitcher Nick Pratto #25 of the West team from Huntington Beach, California throws to a batter from the Northwest team from Billings, Montana during the first inning of the U.S. Championsip game of the 2011 Little League World Series on August 27, 2011 in South Willamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

SOUTH WILLAMSPORT, PA - AUGUST 27:  Pitcher Nick Pratto #25 of the West team from Huntington Beach, California throws to a batter from the Northwest team from Billings, Montana during the first inning of the U.S. Championsip game of the 2011 Little League World Series on August 27, 2011 in South Willamsport, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)