26 days ago
HENDERSON, Nev. — According to Little League Baseball, there are more than two million boys and girls from 80 countries playing Little League.
The odds of making it to the championship game of the Little League World Series is approximately 1 percent.
So here's to the 1 percenters, the Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, which defied the odds and made it to the final game of the season in South Williamsport, Pa. Sunday afternoon.
That Paseo Verde was defeated 11-2 by Curaçao shouldn't diminish the accomplishments of the boys and girl that started this improbable journey almost a month ago when it won its District tournament. It would win the Nevada state tourney, then go on and win the Mountain Regional, which is why you saw them in those gold and red uniforms with the lower case "M' on their caps at Lamade Stadium.
And this team was undefeated throughout and even had a 2-0 lead over Curaçao, an island nation of just over 185,000 that loves its baseball. You can see it in the exuberance displayed by its Little Leaguers on the field. They love to play the game as much as our kids from Henderson.
And if you were watching, how could you not marvel at the skill of these teams? So well schooled in fundamentals. So impressive in their mechanics and their IQ of the game. It's nice that elements like laying down a bunt, hitting a cutoff person and understanding the strike zone is not beyond the grasp of an 11- or 12-year-old. Paseo Verde turned six double plays in the LLWS.
Of course, it takes a village, as they say, to pull something like this off. In Little League, everyone is a volunteer. If you've had a kid play, you know the drill. Dads help prepare the fields before coaching. Moms man the snack shack and sit behind home plate keeping score. Grandparents, aunts and uncles keep an eye on the younger brothers and sisters. It's all about the kids, which is as it should be.
Every year, we read stories in the paper or watch a segment on local television of how the parents of the teams in Williamsport have been away from home for weeks, how they've had to take time off from work, how someone has to keep an eye on the house, arrange to get the mail, take care of the family pet. And it's the truth. There's a great deal of sacrifice involved to be part of a kid's summer baseball experience.
Same for the managers and coaches. They have families too and for them, it's no different than their players. Which is why when it ends, it's pretty painful emotionally speaking because you've invested so much in order to try and take it the distance.
But we know kids are resilient. As they return home to Southern Nevada, they'll do so as celebrities, be it at their school, their church or their neighborhood. There's probably going to be a parade for the Paseo Verde team, the United States Little League champions, and it figures to be a fun time. They'll carry memories of this amazing experience that will last a lifetime and 10, 20,
The odds of making it to the championship game of the Little League World Series is approximately 1 percent.
So here's to the 1 percenters, the Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, which defied the odds and made it to the final game of the season in South Williamsport, Pa. Sunday afternoon.
That Paseo Verde was defeated 11-2 by Curaçao shouldn't diminish the accomplishments of the boys and girl that started this improbable journey almost a month ago when it won its District tournament. It would win the Nevada state tourney, then go on and win the Mountain Regional, which is why you saw them in those gold and red uniforms with the lower case "M' on their caps at Lamade Stadium.
And this team was undefeated throughout and even had a 2-0 lead over Curaçao, an island nation of just over 185,000 that loves its baseball. You can see it in the exuberance displayed by its Little Leaguers on the field. They love to play the game as much as our kids from Henderson.
And if you were watching, how could you not marvel at the skill of these teams? So well schooled in fundamentals. So impressive in their mechanics and their IQ of the game. It's nice that elements like laying down a bunt, hitting a cutoff person and understanding the strike zone is not beyond the grasp of an 11- or 12-year-old. Paseo Verde turned six double plays in the LLWS.
Of course, it takes a village, as they say, to pull something like this off. In Little League, everyone is a volunteer. If you've had a kid play, you know the drill. Dads help prepare the fields before coaching. Moms man the snack shack and sit behind home plate keeping score. Grandparents, aunts and uncles keep an eye on the younger brothers and sisters. It's all about the kids, which is as it should be.
Every year, we read stories in the paper or watch a segment on local television of how the parents of the teams in Williamsport have been away from home for weeks, how they've had to take time off from work, how someone has to keep an eye on the house, arrange to get the mail, take care of the family pet. And it's the truth. There's a great deal of sacrifice involved to be part of a kid's summer baseball experience.
Same for the managers and coaches. They have families too and for them, it's no different than their players. Which is why when it ends, it's pretty painful emotionally speaking because you've invested so much in order to try and take it the distance.
But we know kids are resilient. As they return home to Southern Nevada, they'll do so as celebrities, be it at their school, their church or their neighborhood. There's probably going to be a parade for the Paseo Verde team, the United States Little League champions, and it figures to be a fun time. They'll carry memories of this amazing experience that will last a lifetime and 10, 20,
26 days ago
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cory Edwards has practice on Tuesday.
After coaching the Paseo Verde All-Star team from Henderson, Nevada, to a runner-up finish in the Little League World Series on Sunday, Edwards will be back on the diamond, coaching his 10-year-old club team.
It's the kind of year-round commitment it takes to get a bunch of eager kids to this level. After all, about 6,000 U.S. Little League teams attempt to make the 20-team tournament in Williamsport every year.
"You have to wake up early, you have to get to the field, you have to put the reps in," Edwards said after Nevada's 11-2 loss to Curaçao on Sunday. "If you get enough adults to believe that that's going to work and push kids to do that, then you end up in a place like this."
Nevada's work got them to the championship game, with plenty of notable achievements along the way.
#williamsport #league
After coaching the Paseo Verde All-Star team from Henderson, Nevada, to a runner-up finish in the Little League World Series on Sunday, Edwards will be back on the diamond, coaching his 10-year-old club team.
It's the kind of year-round commitment it takes to get a bunch of eager kids to this level. After all, about 6,000 U.S. Little League teams attempt to make the 20-team tournament in Williamsport every year.
"You have to wake up early, you have to get to the field, you have to put the reps in," Edwards said after Nevada's 11-2 loss to Curaçao on Sunday. "If you get enough adults to believe that that's going to work and push kids to do that, then you end up in a place like this."
Nevada's work got them to the championship game, with plenty of notable achievements along the way.
#williamsport #league
27 days ago
CLEVELAND — As a kid in Australia, Travis Bazzana fell short of his goal to play in the Little League World Series. But, considering he was named an All-Star in his rookie year in the major leagues, he seems to be doing all right for himself, all things considered.
And on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Progressive Field, he was able to make the day for a group of Australian Little Leaguers who now look up to him for inspiration for their own baseball journey.
In reality, that's what Bazzana wanted above all else.
"It's special for me because before I ever stepped foot in professional baseball, I wanted to do enough and have a career that people would want to aspire to, and just leave a mark on the younger players and hopefully give back," Bazzana said. "So now to be doing that is really fulfilling."
The kids, mostly 11- and 12-year-olds who represented Team Australia in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., traveled to Cleveland to meet Bazzana before flying back home, which is roughly a 32-hour journey.
#little #cleveland #series
And on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Progressive Field, he was able to make the day for a group of Australian Little Leaguers who now look up to him for inspiration for their own baseball journey.
In reality, that's what Bazzana wanted above all else.
"It's special for me because before I ever stepped foot in professional baseball, I wanted to do enough and have a career that people would want to aspire to, and just leave a mark on the younger players and hopefully give back," Bazzana said. "So now to be doing that is really fulfilling."
The kids, mostly 11- and 12-year-olds who represented Team Australia in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., traveled to Cleveland to meet Bazzana before flying back home, which is roughly a 32-hour journey.
#little #cleveland #series
27 days ago
Hamilton West Side still has a chance to leave Williamsport, Pa. on a high note.
Ohio plays **** an in the Little League World Series Consolation Third Place Game on Sunday, Aug. 30. The Third Place Game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. first pitch and will air live on ESPN.
Both Ohio and **** an arrive to the Consolation Game after falling short in revenge games. Ohio faced Nevada again in the U.S. Championship, but Nevada came away with a 12-2 win in five innings. **** an was up against Curaçao in the International Final, but the Caribbean island bested the Asian archipelago with a 4-0 shutout.
Hamilton reached the U.S. Finals thanks to an incredible run through the Elimination Bracket. A first-round loss to Nevada meant Ohio had to win five elimination games in a row, but West Side more than rose to the challenge.
A 10-0 run-rule victory over New England set the tone, then Ohio posted a 6-2 victory over Texas and a 5-2 victory over New Jersey. West Side kept the bats hot in an 11-2 victory over Alabama and capped the streak with a 7-1 victory over Iowa in the Elimination Bracket Finals. West Side's 44 runs scored leading up to the U.S. Finals made it the highest-scoring offense in the tournament.
#victory #side #Japan #nevada
Ohio plays **** an in the Little League World Series Consolation Third Place Game on Sunday, Aug. 30. The Third Place Game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. first pitch and will air live on ESPN.
Both Ohio and **** an arrive to the Consolation Game after falling short in revenge games. Ohio faced Nevada again in the U.S. Championship, but Nevada came away with a 12-2 win in five innings. **** an was up against Curaçao in the International Final, but the Caribbean island bested the Asian archipelago with a 4-0 shutout.
Hamilton reached the U.S. Finals thanks to an incredible run through the Elimination Bracket. A first-round loss to Nevada meant Ohio had to win five elimination games in a row, but West Side more than rose to the challenge.
A 10-0 run-rule victory over New England set the tone, then Ohio posted a 6-2 victory over Texas and a 5-2 victory over New Jersey. West Side kept the bats hot in an 11-2 victory over Alabama and capped the streak with a 7-1 victory over Iowa in the Elimination Bracket Finals. West Side's 44 runs scored leading up to the U.S. Finals made it the highest-scoring offense in the tournament.
#victory #side #Japan #nevada
27 days ago
Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ******* le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#little #series #bracket #every
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ******* le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#little #series #bracket #every
30 days ago
It's crunch time in the International bracket of the Little League World Series.
Japan has strung together four consecutive wins to survive elimination play after suffering a 6-0 first-round loss to Curacao on Aug. 21. Next up? A Nicaragua team that on Aug. 26 fell 12-3 to the same Curacao buzzsaw that sent ***** an into must-win mode for the rest of the tournament.
At stake for both teams is a spot in the tournament's International Championship Game and another shot at Curacao on Aug. 29.
Japan qualified for this game with a 7-3 win over Canada on Aug. 26.
Nicaragua vs. ***** an was one of two Aug. 27 games moved up to a 9 a.m. ET start due to anticipated thunderstorms in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, later in the day. So grab your coffee, it's time for some morning baseball.
#game #series
Japan has strung together four consecutive wins to survive elimination play after suffering a 6-0 first-round loss to Curacao on Aug. 21. Next up? A Nicaragua team that on Aug. 26 fell 12-3 to the same Curacao buzzsaw that sent ***** an into must-win mode for the rest of the tournament.
At stake for both teams is a spot in the tournament's International Championship Game and another shot at Curacao on Aug. 29.
Japan qualified for this game with a 7-3 win over Canada on Aug. 26.
Nicaragua vs. ***** an was one of two Aug. 27 games moved up to a 9 a.m. ET start due to anticipated thunderstorms in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, later in the day. So grab your coffee, it's time for some morning baseball.
#game #series
30 days ago
The Hamilton West Side Little League team continued its winning ways in the Little League World Series on Wednesday.
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Hamilton represents the Great Lakes Region in the 2026 Little League World Series.
They beat the Southeast representative, Alabama, 11-2, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Hamilton represents the Great Lakes Region in the 2026 Little League World Series.
They beat the Southeast representative, Alabama, 11-2, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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30 days ago
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (WRBL) - The magical ride has come to an end, but the legacy of Phenix City's 2026 Little League World Series team is only beginning.
Phenix City fell to Hamilton, Ohio on Wednesday night to end their stay in Williamsport, but the team captured the hearts of baseball fans, both at home and across the country. After battling through the United States Elimination bracket, the team reached the final four in the U.S. before being eliminated.
The team's resilience was on display throughout the tournament. After suffering a 2-0 loss to Tacoma, Washington in their first game, the kids from Phenix City picked up three consecutive wins, including a dramatic 6-5 walk off win over Pennsylvania earlier this week.
Kinley Rasmus set the all-time record for most hits by a girl in a Little League World Series, and is tied for the most strikeouts in a game and most strikeouts overall by a girl in a Little League World Series.
While the dream of bringing home a World Championship came up just short, the team has plenty of accomplishments that won't be forgotten anytime soon, including their undefeated runs through both the Alabama and Southeast Region tournaments.
#little #team #home #game
Phenix City fell to Hamilton, Ohio on Wednesday night to end their stay in Williamsport, but the team captured the hearts of baseball fans, both at home and across the country. After battling through the United States Elimination bracket, the team reached the final four in the U.S. before being eliminated.
The team's resilience was on display throughout the tournament. After suffering a 2-0 loss to Tacoma, Washington in their first game, the kids from Phenix City picked up three consecutive wins, including a dramatic 6-5 walk off win over Pennsylvania earlier this week.
Kinley Rasmus set the all-time record for most hits by a girl in a Little League World Series, and is tied for the most strikeouts in a game and most strikeouts overall by a girl in a Little League World Series.
While the dream of bringing home a World Championship came up just short, the team has plenty of accomplishments that won't be forgotten anytime soon, including their undefeated runs through both the Alabama and Southeast Region tournaments.
#little #team #home #game
1 month ago
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — To extend their stay at the Little League World Series, Bayonne's All Stars needed to bounce back from their first defeat of the summer and win Tuesday night's game against the Great Lakes team from Ohio.
It was Bayonne's first game in the elimination bracket, and Jett Bridges, who last pitched during the New Jersey state tournament three weeks ago, started on the mound. He recorded three shutout innings before walking the bases loaded with no outs in the top of the fourth. Shortstop Gabe Garcia Jr. then relieved Bridges on the mound and struck out a batter before allowing an RBI single.
But Great Lakes then broke the game open with a double to center. By the end of the frame, Great Lakes led, 5-0, and that was all Ohio needed to eliminate Bayonne.
The final was 5-2 after Bayonne's late rally attempt fell short.
"The kids had a great run," Bayonne manager Justin Smith said. "I couldn't be more proud of them. They outplayed us and deserved to win. Couldn't ask for more."
#lakes #game #needed #three
It was Bayonne's first game in the elimination bracket, and Jett Bridges, who last pitched during the New Jersey state tournament three weeks ago, started on the mound. He recorded three shutout innings before walking the bases loaded with no outs in the top of the fourth. Shortstop Gabe Garcia Jr. then relieved Bridges on the mound and struck out a batter before allowing an RBI single.
But Great Lakes then broke the game open with a double to center. By the end of the frame, Great Lakes led, 5-0, and that was all Ohio needed to eliminate Bayonne.
The final was 5-2 after Bayonne's late rally attempt fell short.
"The kids had a great run," Bayonne manager Justin Smith said. "I couldn't be more proud of them. They outplayed us and deserved to win. Couldn't ask for more."
#lakes #game #needed #three
1 month ago
The boys of Bayonne have been eliminated from the Little League World Series after losing 5-2 to Ohio on Tuesday.
Bayonne lost a game on Sunday, meaning the loss on Tuesday night was an elimination game.
But their supporters headed out on buses to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to cheer the hometown kids.
Officials say the team's run has helped to bring the community together and the communities love for the boys has saturated the region.
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Bayonne lost a game on Sunday, meaning the loss on Tuesday night was an elimination game.
But their supporters headed out on buses to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to cheer the hometown kids.
Officials say the team's run has helped to bring the community together and the communities love for the boys has saturated the region.
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1 month ago
Little League World Series schedule 2026: Full bracket, times, channels, scores for every LLWS game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ****** le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#league #World #williamsport #every
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer is back, with the 2026 edition of the Little League World Series set to crown another champion.
Baseball players between 10 and 12 years old representing 20 teams from around the globe are back in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the winners of the U.S. and International brackets set to face off for the championship on Aug. 30.
There will be no repeat champion this year, as Taiwan didn't make it through the Asia-Pacific region tournament after winning the LLWS ****** le in 2025 and finishing as runner-up in 2024. The U.S. bracket also features 10 new teams from last year, illustrating how difficult it is to navigate the regionals and make it to Williamsport.
Who will claim youth baseball glory to close out this summer? Here's all you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
#league #World #williamsport #every
1 month ago
Little League World Series games on TV today: Updated schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2026 LLWS originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the center of the baseball universe once again, as the 2026 Little League World Series is underway.
Twenty teams from around the world will fight through U.S. and international brackets over a week and a half to try and take home the most coveted championship in youth sports.
Tuesday brings another full slate of elimination games, with the four teams that survived Monday jumping right back into the fire. Who will move on to play another day in Williamsport?
Here's when and where to watch every game.
#little #updated
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the center of the baseball universe once again, as the 2026 Little League World Series is underway.
Twenty teams from around the world will fight through U.S. and international brackets over a week and a half to try and take home the most coveted championship in youth sports.
Tuesday brings another full slate of elimination games, with the four teams that survived Monday jumping right back into the fire. Who will move on to play another day in Williamsport?
Here's when and where to watch every game.
#little #updated
1 month ago
An old-fashioned pitcher's duel is unfolding in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as Bayonne's Jett Bridges and West Side Ohio's Boone Treadway battle through the early innings.
With both teams facing elimination from the Little League World Series, neither side has been able to break through in a scoreless game Tuesday at Lamade Stadium.
Treadway has dominated with six strikeouts through three innings, while Bridges has matched him nearly pitch for pitch, recording five punchouts of his own.
AJ Tapia recorded Bayonne's first hit of the game with a two-out single in the second inning. The hit snapped a lengthy drought for the Bees, who had not recorded a hit since the third inning of Sunday's 6-0 loss to Davenport Northwest (Midwest) in Game 3.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bayonne locked in tight battle with Ohio in LLWS elimination game
#bridges #side #innings #elimination
With both teams facing elimination from the Little League World Series, neither side has been able to break through in a scoreless game Tuesday at Lamade Stadium.
Treadway has dominated with six strikeouts through three innings, while Bridges has matched him nearly pitch for pitch, recording five punchouts of his own.
AJ Tapia recorded Bayonne's first hit of the game with a two-out single in the second inning. The hit snapped a lengthy drought for the Bees, who had not recorded a hit since the third inning of Sunday's 6-0 loss to Davenport Northwest (Midwest) in Game 3.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bayonne locked in tight battle with Ohio in LLWS elimination game
#bridges #side #innings #elimination
1 month ago
It's an elimination day at the Little League World Series and South Korea and Canada are playing for survival in the tournament. The two teams meet again with everything at stake. South Korea dominated the first meeting 7-0 and looked unstoppable before a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Curaçao.
Canada refused to quit, earning wins over Australia and Panama to stay alive. Now the rematch has arrived.
Will Canada get revenge or will South Korea move one step closer to the International Championship? Williamsport is ready for one of Tuesday's must-watch games.
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All times Eastern and accurate as of Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at 4:02 p.m.
#south #korea #games #little
Canada refused to quit, earning wins over Australia and Panama to stay alive. Now the rematch has arrived.
Will Canada get revenge or will South Korea move one step closer to the International Championship? Williamsport is ready for one of Tuesday's must-watch games.
Watch LLWS games with Fubo
All times Eastern and accurate as of Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at 4:02 p.m.
#south #korea #games #little
1 month ago
Alabama is three wins away from reaching the United States Championship game in the 2026 Little League World Series.
The journey continues on Tuesday, August 25 as Phenix City faces Tacoma, Washington — the squad that opened up Alabama's time in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a loss despite the efforts of Kinley Rasmus on the mound.
Rasmus helped keep Phenix City's Little League World Series hopes alive on Monday when she took the mound in the third inning, after which Alabama came back from a 5-run deficit to win 6-5 in walk-off fashion.
Should Phenix City fall to Washington, the Northwest representatives, again when the teams meet at 2 p.m. CT (ESPN), Alabama's first LLWS run since 1999 will be over.
For live updates on Alabama in the Little League World Series, follow along with The Montgomery Advertiser.
#little #league #rasmus
The journey continues on Tuesday, August 25 as Phenix City faces Tacoma, Washington — the squad that opened up Alabama's time in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a loss despite the efforts of Kinley Rasmus on the mound.
Rasmus helped keep Phenix City's Little League World Series hopes alive on Monday when she took the mound in the third inning, after which Alabama came back from a 5-run deficit to win 6-5 in walk-off fashion.
Should Phenix City fall to Washington, the Northwest representatives, again when the teams meet at 2 p.m. CT (ESPN), Alabama's first LLWS run since 1999 will be over.
For live updates on Alabama in the Little League World Series, follow along with The Montgomery Advertiser.
#little #league #rasmus
1 month ago
It's now or never for New Jersey in the Little League World Series.
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
1 month ago
Alabama is still alive in the 2026 Little League World Series, but there is no longer any room for error.
Phenix City improved to 2-1 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a 6-5 extra-inning win over Mid-Atlantic, completing a comeback from a 5-0 deficit in the process, on Monday, Aug. 24. The victory kept alive Alabama's first Little League World Series appearance since 1999.
Next for Alabama is a rematch against its tournament-opening opponent, the Northwest representatives from Tacoma, Washington at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Here's a look at where Alabama stands in the Little League World Series bracket and what lies ahead for Phenix City.
REQUIRED READING: Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus' mom was standout athlete, too
#alabama #league #city #alive
Phenix City improved to 2-1 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a 6-5 extra-inning win over Mid-Atlantic, completing a comeback from a 5-0 deficit in the process, on Monday, Aug. 24. The victory kept alive Alabama's first Little League World Series appearance since 1999.
Next for Alabama is a rematch against its tournament-opening opponent, the Northwest representatives from Tacoma, Washington at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Here's a look at where Alabama stands in the Little League World Series bracket and what lies ahead for Phenix City.
REQUIRED READING: Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus' mom was standout athlete, too
#alabama #league #city #alive
1 month ago
The Alabama Little League World Series team has a rematch against Washington.
The Phenix City All-Stars stayed alive in the tournament when Brooks Cameron ripped an RBI-single up the middle to secure a 6-5 walk-off win over the West Chester (Pa.) All-Stars on Monday, Aug. 24, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Star girl athlete Kinley Rasmus and company were facing elimination after Alabama fell 2-0 to the Soundview All-Stars out of Tacoma, Washington in its first game of the 2026 Little League World Series last Wednesday.
Alabama has the chance to avenge that defeat in an another elimination game at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday, Aug. 25. The game can be watched on ESPN.
REQUIRED READING: Watch Brooks Cameron's walk-off hit to keep Alabama alive in Little League World Series
#league #game #brooks #alive
The Phenix City All-Stars stayed alive in the tournament when Brooks Cameron ripped an RBI-single up the middle to secure a 6-5 walk-off win over the West Chester (Pa.) All-Stars on Monday, Aug. 24, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Star girl athlete Kinley Rasmus and company were facing elimination after Alabama fell 2-0 to the Soundview All-Stars out of Tacoma, Washington in its first game of the 2026 Little League World Series last Wednesday.
Alabama has the chance to avenge that defeat in an another elimination game at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday, Aug. 25. The game can be watched on ESPN.
REQUIRED READING: Watch Brooks Cameron's walk-off hit to keep Alabama alive in Little League World Series
#league #game #brooks #alive
1 month ago
Family, friends and fans proudly welcomed home Bridgewater's 12 American team Monday following their historic Little League World Series run.
Police and firefighters escorted a parade of Jeeps carrying the team, as more than 100 people waiting at Legion Field cheered on the New England Regional champions.
The heartwarming homecoming softened the blow after heartache in Williamsport, Penn., where the team was eliminated from the tournament Saturday, falling to Hamilton, Ohio, 10-0.
"It's awesome," said player JJ Gaff. "All the people here, it's awesome they're all supporting you, the whole way through."
The boys felt the love from back home as they played. Neighbors and friends threw watch parties, glued to their screens.
#home #little #league
Police and firefighters escorted a parade of Jeeps carrying the team, as more than 100 people waiting at Legion Field cheered on the New England Regional champions.
The heartwarming homecoming softened the blow after heartache in Williamsport, Penn., where the team was eliminated from the tournament Saturday, falling to Hamilton, Ohio, 10-0.
"It's awesome," said player JJ Gaff. "All the people here, it's awesome they're all supporting you, the whole way through."
The boys felt the love from back home as they played. Neighbors and friends threw watch parties, glued to their screens.
#home #little #league
1 month ago
Little League World Series games on TV today: Updated schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2026 LLWS originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the center of the baseball universe once again, as the 2026 Little League World Series is underway.
Twenty teams from around the world will fight through U.S. and international brackets over a week and a half to try and take home the most coveted championship in youth sports.
Sunday is a big day in Williamsport, with four games starting early so all the teams can get to Bowman Field later for the MLB Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves. First up, though, we have four winners' bracket games.
Here's when and where to watch every game.
#little #williamsport #teams #four
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the center of the baseball universe once again, as the 2026 Little League World Series is underway.
Twenty teams from around the world will fight through U.S. and international brackets over a week and a half to try and take home the most coveted championship in youth sports.
Sunday is a big day in Williamsport, with four games starting early so all the teams can get to Bowman Field later for the MLB Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves. First up, though, we have four winners' bracket games.
Here's when and where to watch every game.
#little #williamsport #teams #four
1 month ago
Four unbeaten matchups take center stage Sunday at the Little League World Series, with teams from both the U.S. and International brackets looking to move one step closer to a championship.
Aug 18, 2025; Williamsport, PA, USA; A general view of the Little League logo outside of the stadium before the game between Metro Region and Midwest Region at Howard J Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
When: Sunday, August 23
TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
#sunday #little #league #stadium
Aug 18, 2025; Williamsport, PA, USA; A general view of the Little League logo outside of the stadium before the game between Metro Region and Midwest Region at Howard J Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
When: Sunday, August 23
TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
#sunday #little #league #stadium
1 month ago
The first elimination day of the 2026 Little League World Series has concluded.
Canada, Ohio, ****** an and Alabama survived and advanced while Australia, Massachusetts, Dominican Republic and California were eliminated.
The original field of 20 teams was reduced to 16 teams and now the focus turns to the winner's bracket games on Sunday, Aug. 23 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania with four LLWS games on the schedule. In addition, the Little League players get to take a break from competing this evening to enjoy the 2026 MLB Little League Classic at the historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
USA TODAY Sports is following the games and will provide constant updates on the action. Check back often for the latest updates.
Here is the full Little League World Series schedule for Aug. 23 and how to watch all the games.
#league #pennsylvania #teams
Canada, Ohio, ****** an and Alabama survived and advanced while Australia, Massachusetts, Dominican Republic and California were eliminated.
The original field of 20 teams was reduced to 16 teams and now the focus turns to the winner's bracket games on Sunday, Aug. 23 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania with four LLWS games on the schedule. In addition, the Little League players get to take a break from competing this evening to enjoy the 2026 MLB Little League Classic at the historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
USA TODAY Sports is following the games and will provide constant updates on the action. Check back often for the latest updates.
Here is the full Little League World Series schedule for Aug. 23 and how to watch all the games.
#league #pennsylvania #teams
1 month ago
The 2026 Little League World Series rolls on Sunday, August 23, with another busy day of action in the United States and International double-elimination tournaments. Sunday's action begins bright and early at 9:00 a.m. ET.
It all begins with the Northwest Region champions from Tacoma, Washington, facing off against the team from Henderson, Nevada, which represents the Mountain Region. We then move to the International bracket, with Mexico taking on Nicaragua.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Only one of four LLWS games on Sunday will air on ESPN, with the Midwest Region champs from Davenport, Iowa, and Metro champs from Bayonne, New Jersey, facing off on ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Pitcher Cooper Thissen of Davenport, Iowa, (Midwest Region) against Bonita, California (West Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, PA South Williamsport, PA on Friday, August 21, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#international #sunday #august #davenport
It all begins with the Northwest Region champions from Tacoma, Washington, facing off against the team from Henderson, Nevada, which represents the Mountain Region. We then move to the International bracket, with Mexico taking on Nicaragua.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Only one of four LLWS games on Sunday will air on ESPN, with the Midwest Region champs from Davenport, Iowa, and Metro champs from Bayonne, New Jersey, facing off on ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Pitcher Cooper Thissen of Davenport, Iowa, (Midwest Region) against Bonita, California (West Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, PA South Williamsport, PA on Friday, August 21, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#international #sunday #august #davenport
1 month ago
The Little League World Series continues Sunday for Iowa's representatives from Davenport.
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ******* le.
The Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday and will play a team from the New York Metro Region on Sunday. Cooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run to lead Iowa to its Friday victory.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opened tournament play Friday, Aug. 21 with a 1-0 victory against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California. On Sunday, Iowa will face a team from New Jersey representing the New York Metro Region.
#davenport #team #williamsport
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ******* le.
The Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday and will play a team from the New York Metro Region on Sunday. Cooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run to lead Iowa to its Friday victory.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opened tournament play Friday, Aug. 21 with a 1-0 victory against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California. On Sunday, Iowa will face a team from New Jersey representing the New York Metro Region.
#davenport #team #williamsport
1 month ago
Where to watch MLB Little League Classic: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Brewers vs. Braves originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of MLB's best ideas returns Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves face off in the Little League Classic.
The two division leaders will play before an intimate crowd that consists mostly of Little League World Series teams and their supporters at 100-year-old Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The interaction between MLB and Little League players has become a highlight of the annual LLWS in Williamsport, and the major leaguers seem to get nearly as much out of it as their aspirational counterparts.
Beyond the off-the-field aspects, this year's matchup is about as good as it gets. The Brewers have the best record in the National League at 81-49 and the NL East-leading Braves aren't far behind at 75-55 despite a recent slump that has seen them drop eight of their last 10.
#little #brewers #Braves
One of MLB's best ideas returns Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves face off in the Little League Classic.
The two division leaders will play before an intimate crowd that consists mostly of Little League World Series teams and their supporters at 100-year-old Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The interaction between MLB and Little League players has become a highlight of the annual LLWS in Williamsport, and the major leaguers seem to get nearly as much out of it as their aspirational counterparts.
Beyond the off-the-field aspects, this year's matchup is about as good as it gets. The Brewers have the best record in the National League at 81-49 and the NL East-leading Braves aren't far behind at 75-55 despite a recent slump that has seen them drop eight of their last 10.
#little #brewers #Braves
1 month ago
The 2026 Little League World Series is back on track after a busy Friday, which was loaded with eight games after rain delays earlier in the week led to an action-packed day in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
On Saturday, the action continues with four games on the schedule throughout the day.
All four games will air live on ESPN, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET in the International Bracket with Canada (Vancouver, British Columbia) taking on the team from Australia (Sydney, New South Wales).
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
The action will continue at 3:00 p.m. ET, when we move to the United States bracket for a showdown between New England (Bridgewater, Massachusetts) and Great Lakes (Hamilton, Ohio).
#league #series #four #Friday
On Saturday, the action continues with four games on the schedule throughout the day.
All four games will air live on ESPN, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET in the International Bracket with Canada (Vancouver, British Columbia) taking on the team from Australia (Sydney, New South Wales).
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
The action will continue at 3:00 p.m. ET, when we move to the United States bracket for a showdown between New England (Bridgewater, Massachusetts) and Great Lakes (Hamilton, Ohio).
#league #series #four #Friday
1 month ago
The boys from Bayonne did it again on Friday night with a thrilling win over East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
It doesn't matter who they played, though -- it's Bayonne vs. Everybody.
News Copter 7 was over Bayonne's home baseball field where the team's motto---"Bayonne Versus Everyone"---is spelled out in the outfield's grass.
Bayonne's fans at O.J. Mac's made sure their boys in Williamsport, Pennsylvania could feel the love nearly 200 miles away. The watch party was brimming with Bayonne maroon.
Bayonne got on the board first in the bottom of the 2nd with a man on second and third and one out, scoring on a wild pitch.
#pennsylvania #boys #east #league
It doesn't matter who they played, though -- it's Bayonne vs. Everybody.
News Copter 7 was over Bayonne's home baseball field where the team's motto---"Bayonne Versus Everyone"---is spelled out in the outfield's grass.
Bayonne's fans at O.J. Mac's made sure their boys in Williamsport, Pennsylvania could feel the love nearly 200 miles away. The watch party was brimming with Bayonne maroon.
Bayonne got on the board first in the bottom of the 2nd with a man on second and third and one out, scoring on a wild pitch.
#pennsylvania #boys #east #league
1 month ago
After getting washed out on Thursday, the Little League World Series has resumed with a full day of action in Williamsport. Iowa and California kicked things off with an instant classic in the morning—one that ended with some history and some drama.
After Iowa's Cooper Thissen continued his dominance in the tournament by racking up another 15 strikeouts, Anthony Johnson Jr. came in to try to secure the game's final outs and complete a combined no-hitter. California mounted a resistance, loading the bases with two outs.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Then, on a 3-2 pitch that appeared to be quite a bit outside, the home plate umpire ended proceedings by ruling a dramatic strike three to end the contest.
With the full understanding that Little League umpires are the salt of the Earth and wonderful volunteers, take a gander at the decision below.
#league #thursday
After Iowa's Cooper Thissen continued his dominance in the tournament by racking up another 15 strikeouts, Anthony Johnson Jr. came in to try to secure the game's final outs and complete a combined no-hitter. California mounted a resistance, loading the bases with two outs.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Then, on a 3-2 pitch that appeared to be quite a bit outside, the home plate umpire ended proceedings by ruling a dramatic strike three to end the contest.
With the full understanding that Little League umpires are the salt of the Earth and wonderful volunteers, take a gander at the decision below.
#league #thursday
1 month ago
East Side Little League returns to the field Friday night looking to continue its run at the Little League World Series 2026.
The Mid-Atlantic Region champions from West Chester, Pennsylvania, are scheduled to face Metro Region champion Bayonne Little League of New Jersey in a key United States bracket matchup in Williamsport. The winner of the PA vs NJ Little League game tonight stays in the winner's bracket, while the losing team drops into the elimination bracket.
Searching for what time East Side Little League plays today, what channel the game is on or how to watch the Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro Little League World Series matchup? Here's everything fans need to know before first pitch between West Chester, PA vs Bayonne, NJ.
East Side Little League is scheduled to face Bayonne Little League at 7 p.m. ET Friday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The PA vs NJ Little League game is one of eight Little League World Series matchups on Friday after weather delays pushed Thursday's schedule to a packed day of action.
#Friday
The Mid-Atlantic Region champions from West Chester, Pennsylvania, are scheduled to face Metro Region champion Bayonne Little League of New Jersey in a key United States bracket matchup in Williamsport. The winner of the PA vs NJ Little League game tonight stays in the winner's bracket, while the losing team drops into the elimination bracket.
Searching for what time East Side Little League plays today, what channel the game is on or how to watch the Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro Little League World Series matchup? Here's everything fans need to know before first pitch between West Chester, PA vs Bayonne, NJ.
East Side Little League is scheduled to face Bayonne Little League at 7 p.m. ET Friday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The PA vs NJ Little League game is one of eight Little League World Series matchups on Friday after weather delays pushed Thursday's schedule to a packed day of action.
#Friday
1 month ago
Twelve years have passed since Mo'ne Davis captivated the sports world.
She was a hard-throwing pitcher from Philadelphia who became the first girl to throw a shutout at the Little League World Series. Then she became the first Little Leaguer to appear on the national cover of Sports Illustrated and was besieged at the 2014 LLWS in Williamsport, Penn.
"At that time, lots of adults (were) just kind of crashing down wanting to get an autograph from a teenager," Davis, 25, told USA TODAY Sports. "They don't really think, they don't really care.
"Honestly, the fans are a lot nicer now."
NEW WAVE: Two girls are ready to leave their mark on LLWS history. What to know
#World
She was a hard-throwing pitcher from Philadelphia who became the first girl to throw a shutout at the Little League World Series. Then she became the first Little Leaguer to appear on the national cover of Sports Illustrated and was besieged at the 2014 LLWS in Williamsport, Penn.
"At that time, lots of adults (were) just kind of crashing down wanting to get an autograph from a teenager," Davis, 25, told USA TODAY Sports. "They don't really think, they don't really care.
"Honestly, the fans are a lot nicer now."
NEW WAVE: Two girls are ready to leave their mark on LLWS history. What to know
#World
