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For this family, the road to the Little League World Series is about more than baseball
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Austin Pollack , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway One of the team's players, a 12-year-old, has experienced a difficult year, having lost a family member.
A local youth baseball team is competing in a regional tournament. The team from Nolensville is currently in Georgia, where they are playing in the Southeast Regional Tournament. Their participation in this event is a significant step towards a potential trip to a major tournament in Pennsylvania.
One of the team's players, a 12-year-old, has experienced a difficult year, having lost a family member. Further details about the team and their progress are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, a local CBS affiliate.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local youth baseball team is competing in a regional tournament. The team from Nolensville is currently in Georgia, where they are playing in the Southeast Regional Tournament. Their participation…
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