- Regionals are underway for the 2022 Little League World Series.
- In a matchup between Texas East and Oklahoma, one player took a scary shot to the helmet.
- After taking his base, the player went to the mound to comfort his opponent, who had been shaken up by his errant pitch.
Many of the best young baseball players in the country are currently making their case to reach the Little League World Series.
In the championship for the Southwest Region between Texas East and Oklahoma, two players showed that the sport comes second to sportsmanship.
Stepping to the plate in the first inning, Oklahoma's Isaiah Jarvis took a sharp hit to the helmet, struggling on the ground for a bit after impact.
Eventually, Jarvis was able to dust himself off and get back to his feet. But after making his walk to first, Jarvis turned towards the mound, where he hugged and comforted the opposing pitcher, who was shaken up after his errant throw.
The crowd gave both athletes a standing ovation.
—Jomboy (@Jomboy_) August 9, 2022
As the clip spread online, many celebrated the display of sportsmanship.
—David Wohl (@DavidWohl) August 9, 2022
—Kimberly Lyn (@KimberlyLyn9) August 9, 2022
—Atticus Finch 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Atticus59914029) August 9, 2022
—Dark53ShadesOfFruitKace🌈 (@FruitKace) August 9, 2022
In addition to his sportsmanship, Jarvis has been making quite a few plays on the field to help his team as well, hitting a walk-off single on Sunday to send him and his Tulsa teammates to the semifinal.
—Cayden McFarland (@caydenmc) August 7, 2022
The Little League World Series starts in full on August 17.