Redmond West Little League’s Ainsley Barcalow runs up the base line and is safe at first during today’s game at the Junior League Softball World Series at Everest Park in Kirkland. The Central team from Jenison, Michigan, won, 4-2, in the pool play matchup. Redmond represents Washington District 9. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Redmond’s Addy Ruess fires away in today’s game. The Junior League Softball World Series also features teams from Philippines, Canada, Connecticut, South Carolina, Czech Republic, Curacao, Texas and Nevada. The final will take place at 2 p.m. on Aug 6. For the game schedule, visit https://www.littleleague.org/world-series/2022/jlsws/. Andy Nystrom/ staff photos

Redmond players and coaches cheer for the umpires before today’s game. Redmond is 1-2 in pool play and will next play the Southeast (Irmo, South Carolina) at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 3. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo