Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores Knocked Out Of LLWS

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- There will be no Little League World Series championship for the boys of Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores.

Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores was officially eliminated from the Little League World Series on Saturday. Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores, who represented the Great Lakes Region, was mercied by New Jersey, 15-5, to pick up its second loss in two games during the double-elimination tournament.

Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores started off hot on Saturday, leading 2-0 early in the game. However, New Jersey picked runs in three straight innings -- including nine in the top of 4th -- to take a commanding 10-run lead.

Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores lost its only other game during the Little League World Series on Thursday against Texas, 5-1.

This was the first time Michigan was represented in the Little League World Series since 2013.