Little League

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Heliot Ramos' wild Little League homer punctuates another walk-off win for the Giants • Apr. 27, 2025, 8:18 PM ET (AP)

Heliot Ramos' walk-off Little League homer gives Giants a 3-2 win over Rangers • Apr. 27, 2025, 7:12 PM ET (AP)

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Areas Of Involvement	baseball • youth
Related People	Carl E. Stotz

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