![]() Now, Luis has a job as a security guard at a men’s formalwear shop-and an unequivocally single Julio is also unemployed after Payne tries and spectacularly fails to peddle his sexual services to a couple of billionaire benefactors in exchange for a crucial donation to the perennially broke Hugs Not Thugs. And for Luis, Julio is a whiny pain in the ass who just might pester him into getting his life back on track.Įstrada cleverly reverses their predicaments by the beginning of Season 2. For Julio, who’s stuck in an on-again-off-again cycle with his longtime girlfriend, Maggie (Michelle Ortiz), and risks aging into a lefty crank like his boss, Minister Payne (the great Michael Imperioli), the incorrigible Luis is a well-timed shock to the status quo. “This fool” is a term of grudging affection as well as a pejorative, and a similar mix of comical exasperation, tough love, and good-natured ribbing defines both the cousins’ relationship and the tone of the show. But they’re forced into close proximity anyway, because Luis has nowhere to go but his aunt’s house and nothing to do but Hugs Not Thugs. A nerdy kid who grew up to be a repressed, self-abnegating adult, Julio has nothing but bad memories of Luis, who used to bully him. His cousin Luis (Frankie Quiñones) happens to be a former gang member, who has just been released from prison after a long sentence. native still living at home with his mom (Laura Patalano) and grandma (Julia Vera) while working for a nonprofit, Hugs Not Thugs, that reorients ex-gang members for the straight world. Co-creator and stand-up comic Chris Estrada stars as Julio Lopez, a 30-year-old South Central L.A. More information about the tournament is available at /world-series/2023/slsws or by downloading the Little League World Series app.As in many classic sitcoms, the premise is simple. Admission is free, but donations are collected during the games. The championship is slated for 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, when the seeded elimination games begin. The tournament will feature group play until Friday, Aug. Sussex County Register of Wills Greg Fuller sang the national anthem before Hare and Vincent tossed the ceremonial first pitches of the tournament. Freeman Foundation, and the family of Thomas James “T.J.” Bunting for the years of service he dedicated to Lower Sussex Little League and the Senior League World Series. Gerald Hocker for support from state, the Joshua M. Latin America - Yankees Family Group Little League (Guanica, Puerto Rico)ĭelaware - District 3 (Lower Sussex and Laurel Little Leagues).īefore teams were introduced, plaques were presented to David Hare for his work with Little League, Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent for support the county provides, Sen. Southwest - Texas District 9 Little League (Waco, Texas)Īsia-Pacific - Negros Occidental Little League (Bacolod City, Philippines)Ĭanada - YYC Softball Little League (Calgary, Alberta)Įurope-Africa region - Czech Republic District 1 Little League (Prague) Southeast - Vine-Ingle Little League (Macon, Ga) Below is the list of teams and the regions they represent:Ĭentral - Illinois District 17 Little LeagueĮast - Pennsville Little League (New Jersey) ![]() Prior to the first game at Layton Field, which was televised on ESPN+, the team joined others from across the country and around the world for introductions. The team’s mission is clear: Avenge last year’s heartbreaking loss to the Waco, Texas squad, which is representing the Southwest region. ![]() Opening ceremonies included special presentations to the tournament supporters, introductions of the teams from as far away as the Philippines, and a local lawmaker singing the national anthem.ĭelaware’s District 3 is represented by Lower Sussex, with some Laurel players. The 2023 Senior League Softball World Series kicked off at the Pyle Center in Roxana July 31. The best softball players in the world ages 13-16 have made their way to what is affectionately known as Slower Lower Delaware, but you won’t catch these girls slowing anything down this week. ![]()
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