Sioux Falls Youth Achieves Third Place at National Competition, Earns World Series Trip
An 11-year-old Sioux Falls, South Dakota native, Jax Thomas, finished third in his age division at the national Pitch, Hit & Run competition, which earned him a trip to attend the World Series for an "experience of a lifetime."
Sioux Falls, SD, November 5, 2026 — An 11-year-old from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has earned a trip to the World Series after achieving a notable performance at a national competition.
Jax Thomas, an 11-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, secured third place in his age division at the national Pitch, Hit & Run competition. The exact date and location of the national competition were not provided in the available information.
This accomplishment has resulted in Thomas receiving an invitation to attend the World Series. The summary described this opportunity as an “experience of a lifetime.”
The Pitch, Hit & Run competition is a national skills competition designed to encourage youth baseball and softball participation. Participants are evaluated on their abilities in pitching, hitting, and running. Results are often compiled regionally, with top performers advancing to national events.
Further details regarding the specific criteria for advancement, the number of participants in the national competition, or the exact dates of Jax Thomas’s participation were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Ovenden, Sam Tastad on www.dakotanewsnow.com, see more information here.
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