Little League: Pearland East one win from advancing to state

Pearland East's Jake Sock (12) is congratulated by teammate Brayden Evans after scoring against Bellaire Thursday night in a 10-2 win in the Section 3 Major Tournament in Seabrook. Pearland East's Jake Sock (12) is congratulated by teammate Brayden Evans after scoring against Bellaire Thursday night in a 10-2 win in the Section 3 Major Tournament in Seabrook. Photo: Kirk Sides Photo: Kirk Sides Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Little League: Pearland East one win from advancing to state 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

SEABROOK -- The Pearland East all-stars moved within one win of advancing to the state tournament with a 10-2 victory over Bellaire Thursday night in the Section 3 Major Tournament.

Pearland opened the tournament Wednesday night with a 17-8 victory against Texas City.

The winner of the tournament advances to the state tournament beginning July 16 in Tyler.

The winner of the state tournament then moves on to the regional tournament in Waco, and the winner of that event advances to the Little League World Series.

Bellaire and Texas City play an elimination game Friday night with the winner taking on Pearland Saturday at 7 p.m., in Seabrook.

If Pearland wins Saturday, it advances to the state tournament. If it loses, Pearland would have to play again Sunday, also at 7 p.m., as it is the only unbeaten team in the double-elimination tournament.