The Little League World Series is in full swing, with exciting games and events taking place throughout the week. On Thursday, the action continues with the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby, set to air on Friday. The first game of the day featured Japan, who was looking to bounce back from a loss to Chinese Taipei, but fell to Venezuela 3-2. Venezuela will now face Chinese Taipei in the international championship game on Saturday.
The T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby is a special event that allows top players to showcase their skills on the big stage. This unique opportunity gives kids from all over the country the chance to represent their community and swing for the fences like their favorite professional players. The home run derby is set to take place at Volunteer Stadium on Thursday, August 22, at 5 p.m. ET and will be aired on ESPN2 on Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m. ET.
As the LLWS winds down, there are fewer games to enjoy each day. The only other game scheduled for Thursday is the U.S. semifinals between Nevada and Florida. Florida, who has won two straight games in the loser’s bracket, looks to advance to the U.S. finals against Texas. Meanwhile, Nevada just suffered their first loss of the tournament to Texas and hopes to face them in a rematch scheduled for Saturday.
In the game between Japan and Venezuela, Venezuela managed to hold off Japan and secure a 3-2 victory. Japan’s strong defense was on display once again, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Venezuela’s offense. Venezuela will now advance to the International Championship game where they will face Chinese Taipei on Saturday.
The game was a close one, with both teams showcasing their skills on the field. Japan’s defense held strong, but Venezuela’s offense managed to score enough runs to secure the win. Japan fought hard to stay in the game, but Venezuela’s timely hits and solid pitching proved to be the difference.
Overall, the Little League World Series has been filled with exciting games and memorable moments. With the championship game scheduled for Sunday, August 25th, fans can look forward to more thrilling baseball action in the days to come. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from the LLWS as the tournament continues to unfold.
