What happened: Los Nacionales reached South Williamsport as the Caribbean Region champion. Christopher Morel is a native of Santiago, the Dominican city represented by the club.
Why it matters: The appearance put Santiago on youth baseball’s international stage and connected its players with a hometown major leaguer.
By the numbers: Los Nacionales defeated Aruba North 5-3 in the Caribbean Region championship game to qualify.
What to watch: The Little League World Series is scheduled to conclude Aug. 30 in South Williamsport.