BELLVILLE — Washington County’s road to the Little League World Series began Saturday morning with the soundtrack of thunder and the activity of sitting through weather delays.
Once the delays ended, the county’s Major baseball all-stars did not show their best stuff at the plate in a 2-1 loss to Grimes County. However, they remain in the Texas East District 13 tournament as the event’s double elimination format gives them a chance to run through the loser’s bracket.
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