One of the scariest sights in Williamsport might just be a big white bow. 

That’s because it means that Alabama’s Kinley Rasmus is on the mound, and the 12-year-old Phenix City Little League star has been making waves at this year’s Little League World Series, becoming just the 25th girl to ever compete in the tournament and tying a record previously set by Mo’ne Davis. 

Rasmus made headlines this week when she became the first girl since Davis in 2014 to record eight strikeouts in a Little League World Series game during Phenix City’s 2-0 loss to Washington. She allowed just one hit during her time on the mound before moving to shortstop, where she made a run-saving catch. 

But her story goes deeper than that, and if her last name sounds familiar, well, that’s because she’s the daughter of former major leaguer Cory Rasmus, who pitched 84 games between the Braves and Angels, and her uncle is veteran outfielder Colby Rasmus. 

And the coach of the Phenix City team is also her uncle, Case Rasmus, who played four seasons in the minor leagues. 

“It’s just so amazing. Just the opportunity is so great, it’s going to be such a blast,” Rasmus told ESPN before her first pitching appearance in the Little League World Series on Wednesday.

Rasmus has worn a big white bow in her hair during her games and she and her teammates had coined the phrase “Fear the Bow,” which seems quite fitting for how teams will be feeling going up against her. 

“When I hear people say that it, it just brings joy to me,” she said. “Knowing that they’ve got my back and everything I do on the field and it just gives me so much excitement.”

Rasmus has been a big part of helping to get Phenix City to the Little League World Series for the first time in 27 years. 

Phenix City will need to get a win on Saturday in the loser’s bracket in order to keep their Little League World Series dreams alive.