The 2024 Little League World Series is in full swing, with four elimination games taking place on Saturday. The action kicked off with Canada facing off against Puerto Rico. After a tough 8-0 loss to Chinese Taipei in the opening round, Canada came back strong and dominated Puerto Rico with a 12-5 victory. This win kept Canada’s hopes alive in the LLWS.
Next up was a thrilling game between New York and South Dakota. New York emerged victorious with a 6-3 win, eliminating South Dakota from the tournament. The game was closely contested, with both teams putting up a good fight.
In the third game of the day, Aruba took on Czechia. Aruba jumped out to an early lead and managed to hold on for an 8-3 win, ending Czechia’s run in the Little League World Series.
The final game of the day saw Pennsylvania facing off against New Hampshire. Pennsylvania put on a dominant performance, shutting out New Hampshire with a 5-0 victory. This win secured Pennsylvania’s spot in the next round of the tournament.
All four games on Saturday were broadcast on ESPN, allowing fans to follow the action live. The Little League World Series continues to captivate audiences with its exciting matchups and talented young players.
Looking ahead, the LLWS championship game is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, at 3 p.m. ET. The third-place consolation game will also take place on the same day at 10 a.m. ET. The international and U.S. championship games, which serve as the semifinals to the championship game, will be held on Saturday, August 24.
Teams from the United States have been dominant in recent years, winning the last five LLWS titles. However, international teams like Japan have also made their mark on the tournament, with Japan being the last international team to win in 2017.
The Little League World Series is a showcase of young talent and sportsmanship, with teams from around the world competing for the title. The tournament is split into two brackets – the United States bracket and the international bracket – with each bracket playing out their own individual tournaments.
As the 2024 LLWS continues, fans can expect more exciting games and memorable moments as teams battle it out for the championship title. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the Little League World Series as the action unfolds.