South Korea vs. Czech Republic

South Korea had a run taken away after a long review in the top of the fourth inning. They still hold onto a 1-0 lead.

Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey Final Box

Mason Rincon hit his second home run of the tournament and Chase Klimkowski held Pennsylvania to a run on six hits and struck out six as New Jersey won 3-1 over the team from Pennsylvania.

The team from Bayonne, N.J. improves to 2-0 and advances to face Iowa on Sunday.

Final Box Score

Pennsylvania 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 1 | 6 | 0

New Jersey 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X 3 | 5 | 1

South Korea vs. Czech Republic

Hyun Been Han lined into fielder’s choice, scoring Jae Hyun Maeng to give South Korea a 2-0 lead through the top of the fourth inning. .

Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey

Pennsylvania gets on the board. Dillon DiGiulio scored on an error by New Jersey shortstop Gabe Garcia. DiGiulio had led off with a double.

New Jersey leads 3-1 midway through the fifth.

Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey

Mason Rincon, who walked off the win for New Jersey against Massachusetts, hammered another. His shot over the right field fence in the bottom of the fourth gave New Jersey a 3-0 lead.

Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey

New Jersey shortstop Gabe Garcia made a strong play to protect the shutout. He backhanded a grounder by Cole Warner and threw him out at first to end the inning with the tying run on second base.

New Jersey leads 2-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth.

South Korea vs. Czech Republic

South Korea takes the lead in the top of the third on brazen base running by Ki Hyun Jung. He stole third and then scored on a wild pitch. pitch, Foul, In play.

South Korea 1, Czech Republic 0 midway through the third inning.

New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania

AJ Tapia doubles on a fly ball to left field.  Jett Bridges tripped over the base turning at third and was unable to score. He scored a few minutes later on Cole Warner’s wild pitch. Joey Dwyer’s single brought in another run.

The team from Bayonne, N.J. took a 2-0 lead after two innings.

Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey

A scoreless game through one. Pennsylvania pitcher Cole Warner got through the inning on just 10 pitches.

Nicaragua vs Panama box score

The box score doesn’t do the game justice, as the last inning was a spectacle made for TV. But here it is anyway, for the purists. Six runs on one hit isn’t something you see every day.

Nicaragua vs Panama FINAL: Nicaragua wins 6-4

Nicaragua’s four-run top of the sixth (on zero hits, no less) was the determining factor in the 6-4 victory over Panama Aug. 21 in the Little League World Series. Panama made things interesting in the bottom of the sixth, loading the bases and scoring on a bases-loaded walk, but a passed ball that turned into the final out at the plate preserved one of the wildest final innings of baseball you’ll ever see.

Nicaragua vs Panama: Panama trails 6-3 in bottom 6

After giving up four runs on zero hits in the top of the sixth, it’s time to see if Panama can rebound. Nicaragua holds a 6-3 lead, but a four-pitch walk to lead the inning gives Panama some life in this final frame.

Nicaragua vs Panama: Wheels fall off for Panama

Nicaragua now holds a 6-3 lead with two outs after a dropped third strike and an ensuing throwing error allowed two more runners to score.

Nicaragua vs Panama: HBP gives Nicaragua 4-3 lead

Nicaragua’s Moises Estrada Juarez wore one with the bases loaded, as the HBP plates the go-ahead run for Nicaragua. Clemente Sevilla Pichardo struck out swinging in the next at-bat as Panama looks to mitigate the damage.

Nicaragua vs Panama drama: Game knotted in top of sixth

After an errant call on a bobble at home plate, the referees have reversed course, allowing Nicaragua (Latin America) to tie the game 3-3 with the bases loaded and only one out. Here we go…

Washington vs Texas box score: Washington advances in LLWS

After Washington holds on in a thrilling win over Texas, here’s the final tally:

Washington vs Texas FINAL: Washington hangs on, wins 4-3

Kasen Workman lived up to his name, putting in work to get Washington out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the bottom of the sixth to preserve a 4-3 win over Texas. What a finish for the Tacoma team, which looked to be on the ropes before Workman pitched to contact, allowing his defense to close out the win.

Washington vs Texas: Texas loads bases on infield error, Washington pitching change

A Merritt Cude check swing ended up working out for Texas, as Washington second baseman Artie Hinzman was charged with an error while fielding the ball. With the bases loaded, Kasen Workman will come on to pitch for Washington, looking to preserve a 4-3 lead.

Washington vs Texas: HBP puts two Texas runners on base

Two on, no out after Texas batter Walker Yost was hit by a Paxton Hansen pitch that rose high and inside. That 4-3 Washington lead is looking just a bit precarious.

Washington vs Texas: Kase Yarbrough double has Texas threatening

Texas has something cooking as Kase Yarbrough’s leadoff double started the bottom of the sixth. Yarbrough has reached base three times in this game, amassing two hits, a walk and a run.

Washington vs Texas: One last chance for Texas

Don’t mess? We’ll see if Washington can hold its 4-3 lead over Texas in the bottom of the sixth. It’s been a nip-and-tuck game the whole way, so strap in for the finish.

Little League World Series teams celebrate no-hitters

In case you missed it, a thing happened this morning, when Iowa and Curacao pitchers threw combined no-hitters in their respective wins. Check out their celebrations:

Washington vs Texas: Texas trims Washington lead

Texas is within a run in after five, now trailing Washington 4-3 with one inning to go. Anders Paulson’s RBI-single scored Kasen Martinez before Washington reliever Paxton Hansen settled down to get three straight outs and preserve the Washington lead.

Latin America vs Panama: Panama strikes in the fourth

Panama is on top of Latin America, 3-2, after a big bottom of the fourth that included Jeickot Sanchez stealing home and Bryant Quintero tripling. Panama now has six hits to Latin America’s one.

Washington vs Texas: Washington pitching change

Washington’s Winston Weaver (say that three times fast) hit his pitch limit in the bottom of the fifth after putting in four solid innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and three walks, while striking out eight Texas batters. Weaver is in line for the win, should Washington’s 4-2 lead hold.

Washington vs Texas: Washington takes 4-2 lead

Oh, that was pretty. A Kasen Workman double down the third-base line plated two to put Washington up 4-2 on Texas in the top of the third. Workman almost extended the lead further on a Rhonan Loomis double to centerfield, but was thrown out at home plate on a great throw by Case Greco.

Latin America vs Panama: Latin America up 2-0 in second

Picking up on the International bracket, Latin America is leading 2-0 in the bottom of the second after striking fast with two runs in the top of the first on a 2-RBI base hit from pitcher Kendry Arauz Roque, who’ll be happy to help his own cause.

Washington vs. Texas: Texas gets on the board

The youngsters from the Lone Star State got on the board in the bottom half of the first, working two singles, a stolen base, and a walk, plating the first run on a Merritt Cude single to left, scoring Kase Yarbrough.

Washington vs Texas: Washington strikes first

In the top of the first, Washington got on the board as Winston Weaver put a hard single to center to score Rhonan Loomis. A bases loaded walk to Evan Yarbrough scored Frankie McCabe with the game’s second run.

Japan vs Curacao box score

That’s a wrap on the noon, ET, games, with both Curacao and Iowa advancing on combined no-hitters. Here’s your Japan vs. Curacao box score:

Japan vs Curacao FINAL: Curacao wins 6-0 combined no-hitter

Like dominant pitching? Today is your day. Minutes after Iowa won a combined no-hitter over California, Curacao’s pitchers matched the feat in a 6-0 win over Japan.

Jaymiell Martina and Giendry Ryan struck out 11 Japan batters while their offense manufactured runs in four innings for an efficient win.

Japan vs Curacao: Curacao no-hit bid in sixth

Curacao is cruising with a 6-0 lead over Japan, but could their pitchers combine for the second Little League World Series no-hitter of the day? They’re one out away.

California vs Iowa box score: Iowa wins with combined no-hitter

For posterity, a whole lot of zeroes as Midwest (Davenport, Iowa) pitchers Cooper Thissen and Anthony Johnson Jr. combined to no-hit the West (Bonita, California) squad in their 1-0 win.

California vs Iowa FINAL: Iowa no-hits Cali for 1-0 win

Iowa’s Cooper Thissen struck out 15 and reliever Anthony J worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the sixth to secure a 1-0, no-hit victory over the West squad from California. Thissen accounted for the game’s only offense, hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first.

Iowa moves on in the winner’s bracket, while California will move to an elimination game.

California vs Iowa: Cali loads bases with one out

With Iowa ace Cooper Thissen off the mound after reaching his 85-pitch limit, California is now threatening with the bases loaded and only one out in the top of the sixth.

Japan vs Curacao: Curacao pads lead, up 5-0

Curacao manufactured another run in the bottom of the fourth, padding their lead to 5-0. Starting pitcher Jaymiell Martina exited the game in the top of the fifth, in line for the win after striking out seven through 4 2/3 innings pitched.

Pitching change for the West

Noah Kirk has finished pitching after striking out 13 batters, allowing two hits and one run. Leo Gonzales now takes over on the mound for California. Kirk is now playing at shortstop.

Cooper Thissen with 14 strikeouts

Cooper Thissen has 14 strikeouts and no hits allowed through five innings, as his team leads 1-0.

Japan vs Curacao: Japan unscathed in third

Maybe Japan is figuring something out here. A Raymiel Antonia leadoff single for Curacao was ultimately squandered, as Japan pitcher Rui Tobata collected three straight outs to get to the top of the fourth, Curacao up 4-0.

Noah Kirk, Alejandro Kirk the latest LLWS-MLB connection

West star Noah Kirk has a big-league influence to look up to: Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, his big cousin. USA TODAY California sports reporter Andres Soto has the inside story on their big-league bond here.

Who is Cooper Thissen? Meet the Iowa star

Cooper Thissen is dealing on the mound for Midwest (Davenport, Iowa) and opened scoring with a home run as his team holds a 1-0 lead over the West squad from Bonita, California. The Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network, has more on the Midwest team’s star player here.

Japan vs Curacao: Curacao piling it on, up 4-0

Curacao small-ball is piling up runs, as a Jordan Richards bunt single has extended their lead over Japan to 4-0 after a Zha-dijr Janga groundout scored Shardijon De Lanoi earlier in the frame. We’re through two innings and will see if Japan can mount a comeback.

Cooper T. strikes out nine in a row

Cooper T. is dominating for the Midwest with nine consecutive strikeouts. The Midwest holds a 1-0 lead over the West at the bottom of the third.

Japan vs Curacao: Japan pitching change pays off

Japan is out of their first-inning jam, as Rui Tobata took over for Tensi Yazawa and worked out of an early jam with two Curacao runners on base to limit Curacao to two runs in the bottom of the first.

Japan vs Curacao: Curacao strikes first

A bases-loaded jam turned into two runs for Curacao, as Steven Felix’s 2-RBI single has his team up 2-0 with one out and runners on first and second.

Mountain Region’s Hudson Cowley calls his walk-off winner

Hudson Cowley had the early play of the day, ripping a game-winning RBI single to send Mountain past Great Lakes, 6-5 in their Little League World Series Opener. And who better to call the play than the baseball hero of Henderson, Nevada, himself?

West vs. Midwest: Midwest on the board first

Cooper Thissen hits a homer after a line drive to center field finds the stands, giving Iowa (Midwest) the first run. Midwest is ahead of California (West) 1-0 at the bottom of the first inning.

Japan vs Curacao is underway

The second International bracket game of the day is underway after Mexico topped Australia, 7-1 in the early game. Japan and Curacao are in the middle of the first after road team Japan was held scoreless in a 1-2-3 top of the first.

West vs. Midwest: Game is underway

The first pitch of the fourth game between the West Region, represented by California, and the Midwest Region, represented by Iowa, has been thrown, and the game has started.

Great Lakes vs Mountain FINAL: Mountain wins 6-5

What a finish! Hudson Cowley’s walk-off single has the Mountain Region team from Henderson, Nevada advancing in the LLWS. Heres’ the final box score:

Great Lakes vs. Mountain: Hudson Cowley RBI single lifts Mountain

Hudson Cowley’s walk-off RBI single has given Mountain (Henderson, Nevada) a 6-5 win over Great Lakes (Hamilton, Ohio). Cowley plated Owen Guzman, who singled on a line drive and advanced to third on a passed ball and a wild pitch.

Great Lakes vs Mountain knotted in bottom of sixth

Mountain (Henderson, Nevada) was able to get out of its no-out jam in the top of the sixth and now has a runner on first after Owen Guzman’s leadoff single. With the game knotted at 5-5, will we have walk-off drama, or free baseball?

Australia vs. Mexico FINAL: Mexico wins 7-1

Mexico is on to the second round of the Little League World Series with a 7-1 win over Australia, which will next play in an elimination game.

Here’s the final box score for the game:

Great Lakes vs Mountain: Great Lakes threatening in top of sixth

The Great Lakes team from Hamilton, Ohio, has something cooking in the top of the sixth with runners on first and second with no outs in their 5-5 tie with the Mountain team of Henderson, Nevada.

Australia vs Mexico: Mexico in control in top of sixth

Mexico looks poised to move on in the Little League World Series, holding a commanding 7-1 lead in the top of the sixth and final inning of regulation. Mexico has scored its seven runs on only three hits, taking advantage of three Australia errors.

Great Lakes vs Mountain: Mountain storms back

It’s officially a ballgame. After falling down 5-2, the Mountain region team has stormed back to tie their game against Great Lakes, 5-5 in the bottom of the fifth.

Great Lakes vs Mountain: Great Lakes up 5-3 in fifth

Great Lakes brought out the bats early, scoring five runs off six hits to go up 5-3 on the Mountain region team in one of two early Friday games. The game is not broadcast on ESPN, but can be followed using the GameChanger app.

Australia vs Mexico: Mexico up 5-0 in fourth

Mexico is leading Australia 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning, as they’ve taken advantage of three Australia errors to grab the lead. While the game is not broadcast on ESPN networks, fans can follow along with the GameChanger app.