Fairfield was also part of the tournament’s lone one-run game so far, edging Lamar LL of Texas, 1-0, in a classic pitcher’s duel. Fairfield ace Luca Pellegrini stole the spotlight, striking out 11 and allowing just one hit in a dominant performance.

The first round of elimination games at this year’s Little League Baseball World Series is set for Saturday in Williamsport. Texas played a solid tight game on the opening day of the World Series, but still lost to Connecticut, 1-0. The team from Braintree had a rough go of it against South Carolina, losing 13-0 on Thursday night.

The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series continues this weekend on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 and Sunday, Aug. 17 in Williamsport, Pa.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA— Volunteer and Lamade Stadiums have already hosted three full days of play at the 2025 Little League World Series, and the action has more than lived up to the hype.

Little League teams from around the globe entered Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 World Series champions, and the action continues on Saturday.

The 2025 Little League World Series will be in Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 13-24 with 20 teams vying for the title.

Eight teams chasing redemption will take to the diamond in Williamsport, Pennsylvania Saturday with an opportunity to evade elimination and earn their first victory of the 2025 Little League World Series.

The Braintree Little League team faces a crucial game today in Williamsport, needing a win against Lamar, Texas, to advance in the Little League World Series.

Fairfield took advantage of its opportunity to stay in the winner’s bracket of the Little League World Series. Trailing by a run with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, Fairfield took advantage of a bases-loaded walk and an error to score five runs and rally past Honolulu,

It’s not an ice-cream cone. It’s not an Italian rainbow cookie. It’s the baseball bat being used at the Little League World Series. Easton’s 2026 Hype Fire USA Bat with the neon green grip and the pink-and-neon yellow barrel is hard to miss at the plate.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Reason Why the Little League World Series Is Played in Williamsport Is Fascinating. The 78th Little League World Series has begun in Williamsport, Pa., as 20 teams from around the globe will battle to determine the best Little League team in the world.

Baseball isn't the only pastime happening on the grounds at the Little League World Series; fans are also trading pins.