Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, Mexico Advance LLWS
Eight games at the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport produced several advancing teams, including Nicaragua, Washington, South Korea, New Jersey, Mexico, Curaçao and Iowa, with notable results such as Nicaragua defeating Panama and South Korea blanking Europe-Africa champions. The day also featured Bayonne Central Little League of New Jersey earning another win and Mexico opening with a victory over Australia, highlighting the tournament's mix of regional and international matchups. Fans can watch via ESPN+ and Little League channels, with streaming options also available on Sling TV. In a separate day’s action, Texas and Washington met in a matchup with Texas starter Kase Yarbrough facing Washington’s Winston Weaver, set within LLWS’s double-elimination format that culminates in a championship around Aug. 29–30. Betting odds underscored South Korea as a heavy favorite over the Czech Republic and Nicaragua as a moderate favorite over Panama, while notes highlighted players to watch such as Connor Ross, Gen Nicholson and Ji Hwan Hong and cited Canada’s tough opener against South Korea and Australia’s 7-1 loss to Mexico. The Little League World Series also reaffirmed its stance that there is no place for betting on youth sports, underscoring a focus on the competition and development of young players.
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