At first, it just felt like a forearm cramp. Sam Rosand shook it off. The high school junior figured serious pitching injuries involve a pop of the elbow, so he toed the rubber and threw again.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Chinese Taipei manager Lai Min-Nan has been planning for this moment. Yes, he’s playing for a Little League World Series championship, but he has also managed to save his ace ...