Venezuelan Little League Team Granted Visa Exemption For World Series

A team from Venezuela that qualified for the Little League World Series will be able to play in Williamsport.  The Athletic reports the team has been granted a “national exemption” to enter the U.S. with the help of Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick and approval of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The approval comes two weeks after another baseball team from Venezuela was denied access to the country to play in a different tournament in South Carolina.  Senator McCormick said he’s thrilled his team was able to play a role in ensuring young athletes are able to participate in a “timeless Pennsylvania tradition.”