Staten Island Team Goes to Little League World Series
- The South Shore Little League team from Staten Island has qualified for the Little League World Series.
- They secured their spot by defeating the Morristown Little League from New Jersey in the Metro Region championship.
- This marks a significant achievement for the Staten Island team in youth baseball.
NEW YORK – The South Shore Little League team from Staten Island has secured a spot in the Little League World Series after defeating New Jersey's Morristown Little League 5-0 in the Metro Region championship game. This victory marked Morristown's first loss of the summer, while South Shore improved its record to 17-2. Peter Giaccio played a pivotal role in the win, contributing a two-run triple in the sixth inning and finishing the week with nine RBIs over four games. This marks the fourth time South Shore Little League has reached the prestigious World Series. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella expressed his support on social media, encouraging the team to continue making memories and to represent Staten Island with pride. Mayor Eric Adams also voiced his enthusiasm, celebrating the team's achievement and rallying community support. As the team prepares for the World Series, they will face Paseo Verde Little League from Nevada on Thursday, August 15, at 3 p.m. The local community is invited to join in the excitement with a watch party scheduled at the Fast Break basketball facility on Richmond Valley Road in Tottenville. The event is free to attend, with doors opening at 2 p.m. and food provided for attendees. The South Shore Little League's journey to the World Series has garnered significant local support, highlighting the community's pride in their young athletes as they compete on a national stage.