Nevada Wins US Title and Advances to LLWS Final

Nevada earned the US championship and advances to the Little League World Series final to meet Chinese Taipei after both teams won on Saturday.

Nevada Wins US Title to Face Chinese Taipei in LLWS Final

Nevada prevailed 4-1 over Connecticut to win the United States championship at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, with Garrett Gallegos and Cache Malan scoring on a Grayson Miranda single for an early 3-0 lead. Connecticut fought back briefly but could not catch up as Nevada stretched the margin and weathered a few tense moments. Luke D'Ambrosio closed out the win, sealing Nevada's spot in the title game on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei beat Aruba 1-0 in a pitchers' duel to claim the international championship and book a rematch with Nevada. Liu Wei-Heng worked five and a third innings with seven strikeouts, while Aruba pitcher Jayderick Wederfoor hurled three and a third, leaving the game at a single run. The final will pit two regional champions against each other for the LLWS crown on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The two finals highlight a curious arc in youth baseball: a return to form for a traditional powerhouse in Chinese Taipei, matched against a rising force from the American side in Nevada. The US victory relied on early offense and solid defense, while the international game was decided by a lone scoring moment and strong pitching. The LLWS continues to showcase a blend of big moments and small margins, underscoring how young players can turn opportunities into national and global attention. The championship will test whether a fast start or steady pitching will define the outcome in Williamsport.

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The stage is set, and Williamsport will decide which youth teams carry the LLWS banner into next season.