What happened: Albies called reaching the major leagues the fulfillment of a childhood dream. The Curaçao club is Pariba, his former Little League program.
Why it matters: Pariba is making Curaçao’s first direct-entry LLWS appearance. Its unbeaten start has carried the club deeper into the international bracket.
By the numbers: Curaçao is 2-0 with two shutouts and a 7-0 aggregate margin.
What to watch: Its next winner’s-bracket game is Aug. 26.