Little Pigs Win Mini-Tournament, Head to Gay Softball World Series

Little Pigs Take the Crown Before Houston Bound

The Steel City Softball League hosted a mini-tournament this past weekend in West Mifflin. The event, which took place on Saturday, September 13th, saw the Little Pigs, the Rainbow Mafia, the Glitter Bombs, and the Growlers play in a round-robin style tournament. Under clear, sunny skies, the teams took to the fields for a full day of action.

The tournament culminated in a championship game between the Little Pigs and the Growlers. In a tight, back-and-forth contest, the Little Pigs ultimately came out on top with a final score of 14-10.

The mini-tournament served as a final tune-up for the Little Pigs before they head to Houston, Texas, for the International Pride Softball 48th annual Gay Softball World Series. The event is the largest annual LGBT single-sport athletic competition in the world, bringing together teams from 55 member cities across North America to compete for a championship title.

The Steel City Softball League and the broader Pittsburgh community wish the Little Pigs the best of luck as they represent the Steel City!

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native celebrating his fourth decade of LGBTQ+ community volunteerism. A co-founder of the Steel City Softball League in 1981, Jeff has remained a dedicated advocate ever since. His leadership includes serving on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs, chairing Pittsburgh Pride celebrations from 2005 to 2007, and currently serving as the Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair. In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Jeff was named the 2025 Pittsburgh Pride Grand Marshal. Regular parade-goers will recognize him as the enthusiastic voice on the megaphone organizing the march participants. Jeff looks forward to sharing his best stories—at least the printable ones—with the QBurgh community.