On Thursday, Taylor North (from Michigan) advanced to the 2021 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA with a dominating win over Illinois-Hinsdale. (Click here for that story and a highlight)
Unfortunately, when the Taylor North team takes the field in Williamsport, they will do so in a less than full stadium.
Just moments ago, Little League made the announcement that due to the rise of COVID-19 cases throughout the United States, they have made the decision to close the 2021 Little League World Series to the general public and will not distribute daily Complex Access Tickets. On the bright side, family and friends of the 16 participating teams WILL be able to attend the games.
“The health and well-being of our teams and mitigating their exposure to COVID-19 must continue to be our main priority, as we conclude our World Series events,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO. “With updated guidance from the CDC, and in consultation with our Pandemic Response Advisory Commission and medical advisors, we feel it’s essential to revert our attendance policy to, unfortunately, limit the spectators in Williamsport to the family and friends of our 16 participating teams and our highest-level volunteers and supporters. We are disappointed that we must rollback our spectators joining us in Williamsport this year, but are eager to provide a safe, enjoyable experience for the 16 teams who will compete in the World Series this summer.”
With the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the U.S. due to the Delta variant, Little League has made the difficult decision to close the 2021 #LLWS to the general public and will not distribute daily Complex Access Tickets: https://t.co/c0WsIqfjPK pic.twitter.com/4e0K7nIbq7
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 13, 2021
