What is Monday, Aug. 24’s Little League World Series schedule?

Monday, Aug. 24

• Game 21: Panama vs Canada, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 22: Southwest vs Great Lakes, 3 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 23: Europe-Africa vs Japan, 5 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 24: Mid-Atlantic vs Southeast, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

2026 MLB Little League Classic

USA TODAY Sports continues its coverage of action from the Williamsport area with the 2026 MLB Little League Classic between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves. Check out the live updates >>from our live blog.

Curacao’s Juriënsly De Windt and Giendry Ryan lead team to win over South Korea

When you have two pitchers that can accumulate strikeouts on swing-and-miss stuff. You use them both. And that’s exactly what Curacao did in the 1-0 win over South Korea. De Windt and Ryan each had fabulous pitching lines and the world just saw that they can do in a game.

And the only run of the game? Well, that came all the way back in the top of the first inning when Giendry Ryan scored on a steal of home. What’s next for Curacao? That would be Game 29 of the Little League World Series on Wednesday, Aug. 26 vs Nicaragua, 1 p.m. on (ESPN).

• Curacao’s Juriënsly De Windt: 4IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 5K
• Curacao’s Giendry Ryan: 2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 5K

What’s next for South Korea? That would be Game 27 on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. ET vs winner of Monday’s Game 21 between Panama and Canada.

• South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong: 4 2/3 IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 7K.
• South Korea’s Seo Jun Park: 1IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 1K.
• South Korea’s Ji Wan Kim: 1/3 IP, 1H, 1R, 1BB, 1K.

Game summary: We’re headed to a last chance for South Korea

Curacao’s Giendry Ryan has a double, run scored and he’s on the mound trying to get the save. Starter Juriensly De Windt started and went had a solid pitching line: 4IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 5K. South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong came out of the bullpen and pitched a solid effort: 4 2/3IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 7K. 

Shortest rain delay in Little League World Series history?

That quite possibly happened at the start of the bottom of the sixth inning. Play as resumed and Flame-throwing Giendry Ryan is back on the mound against South Korea.

We have a rain delay to start the bottom of the sixth

When ESPN came back from commercial break, the mound and home plate were covered.

South Korea’s Seo Jun Park get a pitcher’s best friend

Park closed out the inning by starting a double play on a hit back to the mound and then throwing to second base and the relay went to first for the double play. We head to the bottom of the sixth – last chance for South Korea at the plate.

South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong day’s done

South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong done at 67 pitches. He is next available to pitch on Thursday, should South Korea still be alive. Hwan Hong final pitching line: 4 2/3 IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 7K. Seo Jun Park is the new pitcher.

Flame-throwing Giendry Ryan makes quick a first impression for Curacao

Giendry Ryan was just pounding the strike zone. He had three strikeouts (all looking). Still, 1-0 Curacao after five full innings.

New pitcher for Curacao

Giendry Ryan takes over on the mound for teammate Juriënsly De Windt in the bottom of the fifth inning.

South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong avoids some trouble

Hwan Hong hit a batter, walked a batter but some how didn’t give up a run. Still 1-0 Curacao after the top of the fifth inning.

Pitcher’s duel in progress for Curacao vs South Korea

• South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong: 3 2/3, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 6K
• Curacao’s Juriënsly De Windt: 4IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 5K

We have completed four innings: Curacao leads 1-0 over South Korea

Why is the South Korea vs Curacao game not on ESPN anymore?

At 4 p.m. ET, ESPN’s broadcast of the game announced the game was moving over to ESPNU for the rest of the game.

South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong records 1-2-3 inning

Hwan Hong got a fly out, ground out and a strikeout for easy inning vs Curacao.

South Korea’s Ji Hwan Hong on in a relief

Ji Hwan Hong came on in relief in the first inning and had little trouble in the second inning. Hwan Hong pitching line, thus far – 1 2/3IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 3K.

Iowa wins 6-0 over New Jersey

Iowa wins 6-0, improving to 2-0 at the LLWS behind Anthony Johnson Jr.’s all-star performance. The left-handed pitcher had15 strikeouts and hit a 3-run home run with four total RBIs on the afternoon. It was quite an all-around-effort to help his team stay in the winner’s bracket.

Anthony Johnson Jr.’s night is done

The left-hander pitcher has hit the pitch limit, ending his afternoon with 15 strikeouts across 5 and 2/3 innings pitched, allowing just one hit with one walk. His 15 strikeouts are tied with his teammate Cooper Thissen for the most in a LLWS game since 2013.

Curacao’s Juriensly De Windt shows swing-and-miss stuff

Curacao’s Juriensly De Windt fanned two batters and gets a lineout to get out of an inning that he gave up a leadoff double.

Curacao’s Juriensly De Windt takes the mound against South Korea

The Curacao right hander faces the South Korea lineup in the bottom of the first inning.

Anthony Johnson Jr. launches 3-run home run

Have a day, Anthony Johnson Jr. Not only does he have 13 strikeouts, but he just launched a 3-run home run to center field to extend Iowa’s lead to 6-0 in the top of the sixth inning.

This Iowa team is dangerous.

Curacao takes the lead

Giendry Ryan scores on steal of home. 1-0 Curacao after the top of the first inning.

Anthony Johnson Jr. up to 13 strikeouts

Anthony Johnson Jr. continues to pick up his offense that’s struggling a bit in the middle innings. The left-hander is up to 13 strikeouts through five scoreless innings.

New Jersey is down to is final three outs, but still only trails 3-0.

South Korea vs Curacao is underway

 South Korea’s Ji Wan Kim is pitching in the top of the first inning against Curacao.

Anthony Johnson Jr. strikes out the side

Anthony Johnson Jr. is putting on a show, as he’s up to 10 strikeouts through four scoreless innings. He strikes out the side to keep Iowa’s lead at 2-0 after four innings.

Game 20: Curacao vs South Korea slated to begin at 3 p.m. ET

ESPN announced on its ticker that the Curacao vs South Korea game should start at 3 p.m. ET and it will also be available on the ESPN app.

Anthony Johnson Jr. up to 7 strikeouts

Anthony Johnson Jr. is up to seven strike outs with no walks as he keeps dealing against New Jersey. He’s through three scoreless innings now.

Iowa takes 3-0 lead after delay

Anthony Johnson Jr. singles to right field, scoring Cooper Thissen from second base. Iowa now leads 3-0, but Mason Rincon gets out of the top of the third inning after a two-out line out.

Curacao Lineup Change

According to Little League, Curacao Region player, Shardijon De Lanoi (#9), will not be playing in today’s game against Asia-Pacific

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hanging out with Kinley Rasmus

Two stars were shown sharing seats on a bus to Lamade Stadium, as Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was next to Alabama two-way star Kinley Rasmus, the daughter of former MLB player Cory Rasmus. Rasmus’ two uncles are former MLB outfielder Colby Rasmus and Case Rasmus, who’s the Phenix City Little League manager.

Rasmus is coming off a 6-inning shut out performance against Washington, in which she allowed only one hit with eight strikeouts.

Game 20: Curacao vs South Korea is in a weather delay

The final game of the day for Sunday, Aug. 23 between Curacao vs South Korea is currently in a weather delay, according to ESPN.

Lightning delay incoming

Cooper Thissen legs out a one-out double for Iowa in the top of the third inning, but the tarp is coming out at Lamade Stadium due to a lightning delay. We’ll see how long play is delayed for.

Anthony Johnson Jr. is dealing

Iowa pitcher Anthony Johnson Jr. is dealing right now, putting up another zero to keep Iowa’s lead at 2-0.

Nicaragua wins AGAIN in come back fashion

It came down to a gigantic 7-run fifth inning for Nicaragua. That shifted the momentum of the game versus Mexico and vaulted Nicaragua to another step in the winner’s bracket.

With the win, Nicaragua moves on to Wednesday’s 1 p.m. game against the winner of Curacao vs South Korea. For Mexico, it drops into the loser’s bracket and will play to stay alive on Tuesday at 1 p.m. versus the winner of Czechia and Japan.

Mason Rincon sets down Iowa in order

Mason Rincon cruises through the top of the second inning, setting down Iowa in order. Iowa still leads 2-0 heading into the bottom half of the frame.

Mexico gets a run back

Gareth Garcia singles on a line drive to left field, Oscar Mateo Montañez scores, Jorge Fonseca advances to 2nd. 8-4 Nicaragua now.

Quick inning for Anthony Johnson Jr.

Left-hander pitcher Anthony Johnson Jr. needs only 10 pitches to get out of the first inning, also picking up a pair of strikeouts. Johnson Jr. is pounding the strike zone so far.

The other half of the MLB Little League Classic – the Atlanta Braves – have arrived.

ESPN just showed the Delta airlines jet arriving in Williamsport. We’ll see what Braves players get camera time with the Little Leaguers.

Iowa leads 2-0

Iowa takes an early 2-0 lead after the top of the first inning, but Mason Rincon battles back and picks up two huge strikeouts for New Jersey to end the inning.

The bottom of the fifth ends – but not before Nicaragua responds in a big way

Nicaragua gets seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take an 8-3 lead into the top of the sixth. Last chance for Mexico.

Nicaragua’s outburst just got bigger

Kendry Arauz Roque doubles on a line drive to left field, Jonathan Urroz Chávez scores, Moisés Estrada Juaréz scores, Clemente Sevilla Pichardo advances to 3rd. 8-3 Nicaragua lead now.

Iowa takes 1-0 lead

An RBI ground out to first base scores Cooper Thissen from third base, giving Iowa a 1-0 lead with one out in the top of the first inning.

Nicaragua pulling away vs Mexico

Moisés Estrada Juaréz doubles on a line drive to left fielder Iker Gonzalez, Sergio Jirón Fuentes scores, Jostin Martínez Castillo scores, Jonathan Urroz Chávez advances to 3rd. 6-3 lead for Nicaragua now.

Cooper Thissen leads off Iowa-New Jersey with a walk

Cooper Thissen draws a leadoff walk for Iowa against New Jersey star Mason Rincon, and the winner’s bracket game between Iowa and New Jersey is underway.

Nicaragua shows patience at the plate

Jonathan Urroz Chávez walks, Gael Santamaria pitching, Giovany Urroz Chávez scores, Sergio Jirón Fuentes advances to 3rd, Jostin Martínez Castillo advances to 2nd. It is now a 4-3 lead for Nicaragua in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Mexico challenges call at home

The call on the field was safe. After replay review, the call is confirmed. Game is tied 3-3 between Mexico and Nicaragua.

Nicaragua takes advantage with the bases loaded

Jostin Martínez Castillo grounds into fielder’s choice to shortstop Emiliano Kerber, Marvin Somarriba González scores, Giovany Urroz Chávez advances to 3rd, Sergio Jirón Fuentes advances to 2nd.

Nicaragua loads the bases with one out

Nicaragua gets another run on a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded. 3-2 Mexico lead.

Jose Martinez Padilla nearing the end of his day on the mound

After five innings, he’s at 79 pitches with 85 being the limit. Martinez Padilla’s stat line: 5IP, 5H, 3R, 1BB, 3K. 

Jose Martinez Padilla is over 65 pitches

So, he would have to observe 4 days of rest, he would next be available to pitch on Saturday, Aug. 29 – if Nicaragua is still alive by then.

Mexico’s Emiliano Kerber’s gets a pitcher’s best friend

Nicaragua grounded into a double play to end the threat.

Nicaragua is on the scoreboard

José Martínez Padilla singles on a hard ground ball to left field, Clemente Sevilla Pichardo scores. 3-1 Mexico lead.

Mexico makes another pitching change

Nestor Melchor last only 14 pitches. Emiliano Kerber takes over now.

Mexico’s Tadeo Paez day is done

Tadeo Paez’s final pitching line: 3 1/3IP, 0H, 0R, 4BB, 5K. He left with 67 pitches. Nestor Melchor is the new pitcher.

Milwaukee Brewers Christian Yelich – meet the Great Lakes Little League team

Christian Yelich takes a question from a Great Lakes player while on the bus to the MLB Little League Classic.

Mexico adds to lead

Jorge Fonseca hits a ground ball and reaches on an error while Oscar Mateo Montañez scores. 2-0 Mexico lead. Emiliano Kerber grounds into fielder’s choice, Jorge Fonseca scores. 3-0 Mexico lead after the top of the fourth inning.

Jacob Misiorowski – meet the Great Lakes team

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski rode the bus to the MLB Little League Classic with members of the Great Lakes team and at least one player got to ask questions live on ESPN.

Mexico’s Tadeo Paez has a no-hitter going

Mexico’s Tadeo Paez hasn’t faced much resistance – yet. His pitching line:  3IP, 0H, 0R, 4BB, 5K

The Brewers have arrived in Williamsport

ESPN showed the United Airlines jet carrying the Brewers a while ago and moment ago just interviewed Brewers manager Pat Murphy during the Mexico vs Nicaragua game.

Mexico’s Tadeo Paez having no trouble

Tadeo Paez pitching line so far: 2IP, 0H, 0R, 3BB, 3K

Nicaragua’s José Martínez Padilla

José Martínez Padilla pitching line so far: 2IP, 1H, 1R, 1BB, 1K

Mexico leads vs Nicaragua

Emiliano Kerber scores on wild pitch, 1-0, Mexico.

How can I get updates on the MLB Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves?

Why should Little Leaguers have all the fun?

Major League Baseball gets a piece of the action Sunday, Aug. 23 as the excitement and celebration that engulfs central Pennsylvania this time of year shines the spotlight on a pair of first-place MLB teams.

The Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers are set to meet at Historic Bowman Field in the 2026 Little League Classic.

Members of both teams will have a chance to check out some of the Little League World Series action during the afternoon, and then the LLWS participants will return the favor at the ninth annual MLB game in Williamsport.USA TODAY Sports will have updates from the game >>>in our live blog starting at 7 p.m. ET

Mexico’s Tadeo Paez gets around some traffic on the bases

Tadeo Paez allowed two walks but got two fly outs and a strikeout to end the threat.

Nicaragua’s Jose Martinez Padilla

Jose Martinez Padilla gave up one hit, but got one strikeout. Most importantly – the game is scoreless.

Starting pitchers for Mexico vs Nicaragua

It’s Mexico’s Tadeo Paez vs Nicaragua’s Jose Martinez Padilla

Next up on the Sunday, Aug. 23 Little League World Series Schedule

Game 18: Mexico vs Nicaragua

Nevada wins the showdown of the undefeated teams

The first game of today’s winner’s bracket schedule was a tight contest for four full innings.

Then Nevada took over in the bottom of the fifth. Nevada had that big inning – five runs – and that was the difference in the game. Nevada starting pitcher Brooks McFarland set the tone with his pitching outing: McFarland’s line: 5IP, 2H, 0R, 4BB, 5K. He threw 87 pitches and now has to rest for four days. Logan Edwards came on for the sixth inning and got two strikeouts. Edwards only threw 10 pitches – so he doesn’t have to rest.

Nevada (2-0) will now play the winner of Iowa/New Jersey on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Meanwhile, Washington (2-1) drops into the loser’s bracket and will play the loser of Pennsylvania/Alabama on Tuesday 3 p.m.

Nevada’s Logan Edwards is the new pitcher

He’s tasked with closing this out in the top of the sixth inning

Nevada has the definition of a BIG INNING!

Nevada scored five runs in that big inning to take a commanding lead. We have completed five innings. 5-0 Nevada lead.

Nevada’s Carsynn Meyer increases team’s lead

Carsynn Meyer singled on a line drive to center fielder, Payton Hinsen scores. 4-0 Nevada now.

Washington’s Kasen Workman is done on the mound for the day

Workman reached the maximum pitch count of 85. His final pitching line:  4 2/3IP, 8H, 3R, 1BB, 7K. Paxton Hansen is the new pitcher.

Nevada lead grows – big time

Adrian Cruz had a sacrifice fly to center field and Michael Kleiner scores. 2-0. Another run scored on a throwing error to make it 3-0.

Washington is challenging a call on the field

Call on the field was out as ball hit runner while batting. On replay, the call was confirmed as a foul ball.

Nevada takes the lead

Nevada’s Logan Edwards scores on error by Washington third baseman Tyler Landry. 1-0 Nevada.

Washington’s Kasen Workman gets around a two-out single

Workman let his defense do most of the work with a ground out and a fly out. After that two-out single, he got a strikeout to end the inning. Workman’s pitching line after four innings: 4IP, 4H, 0R, 1BB, 6K so far.

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Nevada’s Brooks McFarland is locked in now

After four innings, here’s McFarland’s line: 4IP, 0H, 0R, 4BB, 5K. What’s his pitch count now? 74 pitches. We are still scoreless.

Washington’s Kasen Workman cruising now

Workman’s pitching line: 3IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 5K so far.

Nevada’s Adrian Cruz with the web gem

Cruz made a sliding catch running into right field for out No. 2 in the inning. Then Brooks McFarland nabs a liner right at him for the final out of the inning. He’s had back to back 1-2-3 innings now. Pitch count is 56 pitches.

Washington’s Kasen Workman is dialed in

He’s got 3 strikeouts through two innings. We are scoreless still.

Nevada’s Brooks McFarland has much easier second inning

After dancing around danger in the first inning – with the bases loaded – McFarland gets a 1-2-3 inning with two ground outs and one strikeout. The only area of concern is the pitch count – he’s at 44 pitches after two innings and the game maximum is 85 pitches.

Washington’s Kasen Workman has a scoreless inning

Workman gave up two hits, but did get two strikeouts. Most importantly, the game is scoreless after one inning.

Nevada’s Brooks McFarland runs into trouble in the first inning

McFarland had three walks, two strikeouts and got a fly out and avoided a bases-loaded mess.

Starting pitchers for Washington vs Nevada

Washington’s starting pitcher is Kasen Workman and Nevada’s starting pitcher is Brooks McFarland

Game 17: Washington vs Nevada

We’re almost set to start Game 17 of the 2026 Little League World Series. Washington enters with a 2-0 record while Nevada is 1-0

• Mountain: Paseo Verde LL (Henderson, Nevada)
• Northwest: Soundview LL (Tacoma, Washington)

A marathon day of Little League World Series action

There are 4 Little League World Series games on the schedule today at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Notice the game times are early today because it is MLB Little League Classic day as the tournament shifts to day games so the Little League World Series players, coaches and their families can watch the big leaguers – The Milwaukee Brewers vs the Atlanta Braves this evening.