St. James/Smithtown advanced to the Little League World Series by defeating South Shore 7-2 in the state final. Jeremy Katz pitched impressively, striking out seven batters and allowing one earned run in 52⁄3 innings. He also contributed to the offense with two home runs, helping his team secure victory. A pivotal sixth run fourth inning saw St. James/Smithtown string together five hits, significantly shaping the game's outcome. Manager Scott Santelli noted adjustments made in the lineup to ease pressure on Katz, leading to a stellar performance that propelled the team forward.
Katz struck out seven batters, allowed one earned run over 5⅔ innings, and contributed offensively with two home runs, leading St. James/Smithtown to a 7-2 victory.
St. James/Smithtown executed a remarkable six-run fourth inning, showcasing strong batting with five consecutive hits, which included crucial RBIs from Ciminello and Delgado.
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