Mo’ne Davis, 13, made history Friday night as the first female pitcher to throw a shutout game in the Little League World Series.
Davis has been grabbing headlines since July, when her Philadelphia team, the Taney Dragons, earned their spot in the national championships. Davis is one of two girls playing in this year’s Little League World Series, but it’s her 70-mph fastball that sets her apart from the rest.
On Friday Davis became the first girl to pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series, helping the Taney Dragons earn a 4-0 victory over a team from Nashville. Throughout the game, Davis gave up only two hits, striking out eight batters in the process. After the game, Davis responded to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s hope that she make it to the MLB, telling reporters, “It’s very crazy. I didn’t even expect that.… If I do stay in to baseball, hopefully I can pitch, be a professional pitcher.”
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I swear I'm gonna get a ticket to the little league World Series.. Doing my research now
— Bria Hartley (@Breezyyy14) August 18, 2014
Davis has also received shoutouts from celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres, Matt Kemp, Lil Wayne and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Congrats to Mo'ne Davis on becoming the first girl to pitch an #LLWS shutout. When girls succeed, we all succeed: https://t.co/6d7VzmKpZf
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) August 16, 2014
Steeeerike! Mo'ne Davis is the first girl to pitch a Little League World Series shutout. Talk about groundbreaking.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 16, 2014
Where can I get a Pierce Jones or Mo'Ne Davis jersey?! #LLWS #BeastMode #JackieRobinsonWest #TaneyDragons
— Matt Kemp (@TheRealMattKemp) August 18, 2014
Mo'Ne Davis ……goosebumps You're awesome! Unbelievable
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) August 15, 2014
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