On October 27, 2024, the National Youth Baseball League Finals wrapped up in Beijing, featuring intense competitions among the top teams from six regional divisions. In the U15 category, Shou Shi Chao Yang team clinched the championship by defeating Langfang Jingcheng School team with a score of 8-2. Meanwhile, in the U18 category, Changsha Helong Sports School team showcased a dominant performance, overpowering Fengtai Experimental School team with a striking 17-0 victory.

The finals spanned three days and included a total of 14 thrilling matches across both the U15 and U18 divisions. The U15 championship match kicked off first, with Shou Shi Chao Yang facing Langfang Jingcheng. The Shou Shi team came out strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. As the game progressed, both teams engaged in a fierce back-and-forth during the third and fourth innings without adding to their scores. The deadlock was broken in the fifth inning when Shou Shi Chao Yang capitalized on a defensive misstep by Langfang, adding five more runs and extending their lead to seven. Despite Langfang managing to score once in the final inning, the match concluded with Shou Shi Chao Yang winning 8-2.

In the U18 finals, Changsha Helong Sports School went head-to-head with Beijing Fengtai Experimental School. Although the intense elimination rounds over the previous two days had tested the players’ stamina, the Changsha team quickly found their rhythm, starting off with a 5-0 lead in the first inning. Fengtai Experimental attempted to make changes in the second inning in hopes of regaining control, but struggled to contain Changsha’s aggressive offensive play. With an impressive team effort, Changsha Helong continued to build their lead, ultimately securing the U18 championship with a resounding 17-0 victory.

Notably, this year marked the first use of a single-elimination format in U18 competition, raising the stakes for participating teams in terms of strategy and mental resilience.

According to the organizers, this event not only showcased the strength of youth baseball in China but also laid a solid foundation for the future development of the sport. With the continued growth of youth baseball leagues, there is optimism that the sport will expand its influence across the country.