Article: Texans to battle Californians for title today Grand slam lifts U.S. Southwest

BANGOR - There's a lot of pressure on pitchers in the Senior League World Series.

But for Houston, Texas, righthander Michael Resnick, relieving that stress Friday was as simple as one swing of the bat.

Resnick hit a grand slam before anyone was out in the bottom of the first inning, then pitched a complete-game five-hitter as the West University Little League all-stars defeated Makati City, Philippines, 6-1 in an SLWS semifinal at Mansfield Stadium.

The win advances the U.S. Southwest to Saturday's 3 p.m. world championship game against Fremont, Calif., a 7-6 semifinal winner over San Nicolas, Aruba.

John Williamson and Travis Gauntt each drew a walk off Makati City starter Charles Catangui ...

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