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July 16, 2000 Tamaqua explodes for 13 runs over the final three innings to cruise past Franklin Township, 15-5, and claim the District 18 Little League 9-10 South Bracket championship. Sean McCarroll collects a single, double and homer for the winners, who finish with 20 hits. Travers Schmidt adds three hits, one a two-run single, while Kyle "Gus" Evans also finishes with three hits. Casey Wagner tosses an inning of relief to earn the pitching win. Wagner, Alex Zubey and Sam Griffiths all finish with a pair hits.