Little League World Series this afternoon. International champion Curacao is a -150 favorite to beat the U.S. champion Louisiana. Over/Under for how many kids crying is set at 3 ¹/₂. … In minor league news, the Orioles have been eliminated from postseason play.

Phillies ain’t dead, but they are having trouble keeping pace in the wild-card race. Miami scored 19 runs Friday night, but Aaron Nola gets the start Sunday. Nola, 12-3, has allowed three runs over his past two starts. Marlins’ Elieser Hernandez has been fighting a blister and did not throw a bullpen session for this start. His ERA at home is 4.32 without the blister. 20 units on the Phillies. Playing two. Nats are having fun at Wrigley. Stephen Strasburg, 15-5, had a couple of subpar starts but righted the ship by shutting out the Pirates for seven innings last week. Cubs’ Cole Hamels has been hammered for 15 runs in his past 11 innings. 10 units on the Nats.

Nationals have a case of the runs. And they are enjoying it. Flushed the Cubs, 7-2, on Saturday. Jose Quintana lit up for four runs in four innings. Victory takes us to -729 durochers.