WHITESTOWN, In. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – During the Great Lakes Regional of the Little League World Series on Monday, Kentucky manager Jake Riordan went viral on social media for his unexpected strategy. With bases loaded and no outs, Riordan visited the mound not to talk strategy, but to crack a joke.

The light moment worked. Eastern Little League gave up just one run and went on to win the game.

Unfortunately, Kentucky fell to Illinois 5–2 on Tuesday, just one win shy of reaching Williamsport.

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