The Little League Senior Softball World League Earns a Lot in Sussex County

ROXANA, Del. – The World Series are here! We are talking about the Little League Senior Global Softball Series.

Monday's rain did not prevent thousands of visitors from watching the showdown unfold in Roxana.

It's not all about what's happening on the diamond, there are also a lot of things off the field. More than 10,000 to 11,000 people are expected to take control of Sussex County for the tournament.

Martin Donovan, senior director of softball, said, "We are seeing more people coming on vacation, opportunity to go to the beach and then to softball."

Since 2004, Roxana has hosted the World Series. An incredible feat for a small town and a big financial aid to the county. We are told that the tournament brings in about $ 1 to $ 2 million.

Surrounding towns like Millsboro and Fenwick Island reap the benefits.

47 ABC talked to Joe Botchie about Twilley's Willys Restaurant, which says, "When things like that happen in a city, it really benefits all the small businesses in a small area because they want to go out and try something now. I want to stay where they are. "

Beyond restaurants, hotels are also experiencing an influx of visitors.

This tournament does not just make a world of difference financially, it's a way to show the first state. [19659004] The televised championship game will take place on August 4 on ESPN.