Paseo Verde All-Stars manager Jim Kelly sports the initials "PV" in his scalp while hitting fielding practice before taking on Waipiio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars' Michael Blasko hits a grounder during their game against Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars' Stevie Farmer puts on his cap as they prepare to play Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars pitcher Michael Blasko throws during their game against Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars' Joey Kulla comforts Jesse Keiser after their 4-3 loss to Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars' Stevie Farmer controls center field during their game against Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

A groundskeeper chalks the foul line before the Paseo Verde All-Stars game against Waipio, Hawaii, in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars coach Tim McCollum talks to his players before their final inning against Waipiio, Hawaii in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars pitcher Michael Blasko looks for the call from plate umpire John Halloran as Waipio, Hawaii's Boy Donahue slides in for a run on a passed ball in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

The Paseo Verde All-Stars stand for the national anthem before playing the team from Waipio, Hawaii in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Henderson's Derek Clelan hugs teammate Michael Blasko shortly after the game-ending at-bat. Blasko's father, Mike, said his son had a lot of weight on his shoulders but "he'll be all right." View photo »

Paseo Verde All-Stars pitcher Michael Blasko walks off the field after the final out as the team from Waipio, Hawaii celebrates its 4-3 win in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »

Mark and Julie Grenier comfort their son, Paseo Verde All-Stars third baseman Cadyn Grenier, after their team lost to the team from Waipio, Hawaii 4-3 in the western regional championship game of the Little League World Series Sunday. View photo »