ELMER – The Elmer Little League 12U All-Stars put together a sixth-inning rally but just came up short and dropped their District 3 Tournament opener to East Vineland 6-5 Sunday.
Playing on its home field as the visitors, Elmer jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first, but East Vineland used a five-spot in the fourth to take a 6-2 lead. Elmer scored three in the sixth to get within 6-5 but fell one run short.
Pennsville hosts East Vineland Monday night. East Vineland can clinch a spot in the district championship tournament with a victory.
Elmer 200 003 – 5 7 2
E. Vineland 001 50x – 6 7 0
District 3 LL Tournament
| AMERICAN | W | L | RATIO |
| East Vineland | 2 | 0 | 0.4167 |
| Millville Am. | 1 | 1 | 0.6667 |
| Elmer | 0 | 1 | 1.0000 |
| Pennsville | 0 | 1 | 1.8333 |
| NATIONAL | |||
| South Vineland | 2 | 0 | 0.3333 |
| Buena | 1 | 1 | 0.4167 |
| Salem | 0 | 1 | 0.6667 |
| South Cumberland | 0 | 1 | 2.5000 |
Sunday’s Game
East Vineland 6, Elmer 5
Monday’s Games
East Vineland at Pennsville, 5:45 p.m.
South Vineland at South Cumberland, 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday’s Games
Elmer at Millville American, 5:45 p.m.
Salem at Buena, 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday’s Game
South Cumberland at Salem, 5:45 p.m.
Thursday’s Game
Pennsville at Elmer, 5:45 p.m.
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