The Nationals made the most of their opportunities to knock off the Orioles 14-4 to win the Spreckels Park Little League minor-division championship last Friday at Brock Elliot School.
They drew seven walks and amassed 10 steals in the winner-take-all final. The Nationals avenged a winners-bracket semifinal loss to the Orioles and emerged from the consolation bracket before winning twice in the title round.
Cutter Asuncion and Leo Morehead were among the standouts with two doubles apiece. Noah Watkins added a hit, two walks and three stolen bases.
Up next for the Nationals is the District 67 Tournament of Champions starting Saturday against Escalon at August Knodt Elementary in Stockton.