By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com

EASLEY — Entering the midpoint of the Senior League World Series, local representative S.C. District 1 is still alive and fighting for a chance at the crown.

The host squad opened the tournament on Saturday taking on U.S. Central representative Burbank American Little League, of Burbank, Ill. District 1 fell behind early, but that didn’t stop District 1 from taking down the U.S. Central Burbank American Little League, of Burbank, Ill., in close 6-4 battle.

District 1 found itself trailing early against Burbank with the Central champions picking up two first inning runs off starting pitcher Walker Cox to take the lead.

Cox didn’t let the early runs affect him keeping Burbank off the board over the next three innings, while the District 1bats looked to find their footing.

The host squad finally got on the board in the fifth inning with Tristan Buzbee driving in a run on a single to center field to cut the lead to 2-1. District 1 continued to roll in

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