Eyewitness This: Fullerton wins Little League Junior Division World Series, first American team to claim title in 7 years

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Fullerton wins Little League Junior Division World Series
There's a new Little League Junior Division World Series champion, and it's a Southern California team with an undefeated record.

TAYLOR, MI. (KABC) -- There's a new Little League Junior Division World Series champion, and it's a Southern California team with an undefeated record.

Fullerton's Golden Hill Little League All-Stars won the championship Sunday. The game-winning moment came from right fielder Tyler Simkins with his diving catch. Golden Hill beat Puerto Rico for the junior league title, winning 8-3. Fullerton's victory is the first for an American team since 2012. The team's victory parade is scheduled for Thursday.

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