The Empire state of the South brings it home

It has been a very exciting and entertaining year for Little League Baseball. What a series! The Southeast team became the new world champs winning the 60th Little League World Series in a 2-1 upset over Japan.

In the third inning, Cody Walker hit a 2-run home run for the U.S. champions, Columbus Nothern Little League (Columbus, Georgia).  Pitcher Kyle Carter contributed greatly to the win, stricking out 11.

Asia (Kawaguchi City, Japan) was the favorite, backed by pitcher Go Matsumoto.

This is the first time since '92-93 that U.S. teams have won back to back world championships. Last year Hawaii (Northwest) beat the Caribbean (Curacao) 7-6.

Congratulations to the Georgia players, coach, manager, parents and fans! They certainly will be feeling this win for a long time.

The team (click on a name to view profile):

Kyle Carter
Brady Hamilton
Matthew Hollis
Matthew Kuhlenberg
Ryan Lang
Josh Lester
Mason Meyers
J.T. Phillips
Kyle Rovig
Patrick Stallings
Cody Walker
Coach Richard Carter
Manager Randy Morris

Feel free to leave a comment for the team.

Comments

[James Frazier]

Wow great job guys. I have been one of your fans the whole time ever since you beat florida in the regional final.

[Lu]

Congratulations for being the Little League Baseball World Series Champions. It was a great game to watch.

[Patrick Usher]

Way to Go. We are so proud to see such high quality and professionalism. Way to go CHAMPS!!!

[PAUL]

GREAT JOB! CONGRATULATIONS FOR A GREAT SERIES--CHAMPS! THE WHOLE TEAM DID A GREAT JOB! MANAGER, COACHES, PLAYERS! ESPECIALLY THE CLASS YOU SHOWED TO THE FAR EAST PLAYERS. THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN--WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL!

[Eddie]

Congratulations to the 2006 Little League World Series Champions. You displayed tremendous heart and beat a great Japanese team for the title. But i was even more impressed and touched by your character and sportsmanship. You all brought great credit upon yourselves, your manager and coaches, as well as your community. That was such a kind gesture in inviting the opposing team (Japan & Beaverton, Oregon) run a victory lap with your team. You are a very special team and one that will not be forgotten. Again, congratulations Columbus, Georgia on your world title!

[connorgreene]

I woud just like to say good job to georgia and I live in high point North Carolina and i know a mom of a old team member her name is Miss. jackson and i am in her class at IHM in high point NC

that is all i wanted to say

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my name is connor greene

[janet]

You guys were awesome not just in the way you played the game but the way you conducted yourself. It is wonderful that you have won the LLWS, but even better still that you did so with so much class and character! You should all be very proud of your skills but also your world class conduct. Columbus, GA owes you a huge thank you for representing our town with the utmost in southern hospitality and class on the world stage. It may be years before you boys understand fully what you accomplished, but our hats go off to you for how well you carried yourselves doing it. Great job guys! The rest of us should aspire to meet your standards.

[Darius]

hay waz up i just wanted to say that i wish i would of been part of your team not just because you won the world series but because i know i would of had a great time being one of your teammates and the way you played the game was the way i play even in the us finals when the game was tied ya'll never gave up.

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Kyle Carter is a major hottie and on top of his hottness he is an awesome ball player. Ive followed Georgia from regionals up through the championship game... and im from Williamsport Pennsylvania. If ne one would happen to know Kyle Carters sn or if he has a girlfriend PLEASE POST IT ON HERE thanx! ME LUV KYLE!!<3

[Hannah]

sorry that last comment was posted by Hannah i forgot to type in the name

[Taylor]

Congration GA I think it was a best game I'v seen.I was with you the whole time.I live in Floridia but im moving to some ware around columbus Georgia in a year or two. maby ill see you guys there.

PS. I love Kyle Carter he is such a hottie

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I LOVE KYLE HE IS SO HOT!!!!!!!!!
HE ROCKS I LOVE YOU KYLE

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KYLE I LOVE YOU SOO MOUCH YOU ROCK.
YOUR SOOOOOOOO FREAKIN HOT.

[Vanessa]

Just wanted to say great job Georgia. I wasn't rootin 4 u guys but after u beat my team{Oregon} you would have been the next team i would cheer 4. Ya'll played fantastic. Be proud 4 what ya'll have accomplished.

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I went by the feild were you guys practis and thar so nice.

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I LOVE CODY WALKER.

CODY I THINK YOUR SUCH A HOTTIE.

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I LOVE CODY WALKER.

CODY I THINK YOUR SUCH A HOTTIE.

[Vanessa]

Yea i agree. Cody is Hott. But i heard he has a girlfriend. His hobby is talkin on the phone to his girlfriend.lol.

DARN!!!!!
he is ssssooooooo hot '
his girl friend is sssssssoooooo lucky!!!!!!!!!!

Cody when your single give me a call!

[chrisssstina]

OMGGGG =] i love cody walker .. he is REALLY HOTTTTTT =] so yall hillbillies go find a loser farmer causeeeee hes mine =] kayy thanks byee

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