MALL eliminates MNLL in 10-11-year-olds

Madera American’s Jacob Rodriguez pitches his team to an 11-2 victory over Madera National in the District 10 All-Star tournament Thursday. (Wendy Alexander)

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In the semifinals of the District 10 All-Star tournament, the Madera American Little League 10-11-year-old All-Star team recorded an 11-2 victory over Madera National to advance to the championship game on July 5.

Madera National advanced to the loser’s bracket championship game after a seven-run inning keyed an 8-6 victory over River Park National on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Madera American scored five runs in the first, two in the second and closed the game with four more in the fourth to defeat Madera National.

Jordan Hernandez highlighted the offense with a three-run home run in the first inning...