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Pony League World Series kicks off

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Spectators literally hold down the fort during a rain delay during Game One of the 2021 Pony League World Series. From left to right, Jared Johnson, whose son Lincoln is playing for Washington; Tom Dames, whose son Cameron is also playing for Washington; Trista King; Brogan Meighen (16) for Washington; Cam Dames (27) for Washington; and his mother, Holly, didn’t let the lightning stop their spectating fun at Lew Hays Pony Field.

Pony League World Series kicks off

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Brownsville, Texas, players pray together before Game One against San Jose in the Pony League World Series Friday evening at Lew Hays Pony Field.

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During opening ceremonies of the Pony League World Series Friday, Pirates pitcher Chase De Jong, who played at the PLWS in his youth, speaks to the eight teams and Pony Princesses. “I’m from California so I’m pulling for San Jose,” De Jong joked.