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The Little League World Series is back for the 68th year, beginning on Thursday afternoon in Williamsport, Pa. For a few weeks, youngsters of the 12- and 13-year-old variety descend from around the world on the small town in hopes of earning the distinction of champion.
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The format
Overall, there are 16 teams including eight regional champions from the U.S. and eight international teams. The U.S. teams will only play other American squads until the championship game. All 16 will play in a round-robin format until every team but one from both the U.S. and international brackets are eliminated with two losses.
In the championship game, one team from the U.S. and one international group will square off.
The format for the LLWS has changed over time, including three years ago when crossover games were introduced. Four teams will be eliminated by virtue of losing their first two games respectively in the double-elimination format. Of those four, two United States squads and a pair of international teams, will play against each other (U.S. vs. International), ensuring every team plays at least three contests.
The teams
International
- Asia-Pacific - Seoul LL - Seoul, South Korea
- Australia - Perth Metro North LL - Perth, Australia
- Canada - South Vancouver LL - Vancouver, British Columbia
- Caribbean - Miguel Luzunaris LL - Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Europe-Africa - South Moravia LL - Brno, Czech Republic
- Japan - Tokyo Kitasuna LL - Tokyo, Japan
- Latin America - Coquivacoa LL - Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Mexico - Guadalupe Linda Vista LL - Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon
United States
- Great Lakes - Jackie Robinson West LL - Chicago, Illinois
- Mid-Atlantic - Taney Youth Baseball Association LL - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Midwest - Canyon Lake LL - Rapid City, South Dakota
- New England - Cumberland American LL - Cumberland, Rhode Island
- Northwest - Lynnwood Pacific LL - Lynnwood, Washington
- Southeast - South Nashville LL - Nashville, Tennessee
- Southwest - Pearland East LL - Pearland, Texas
- West - Mountain Ridge LL - Las Vegas, Nevada
Bracket
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Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 14 (Opening Round)
Game 1: South Korea 10, Czech Republic 3
Game 2: Illinois 12, Washington 2
Game 3: Puerto Rico 16, Australia 3
Game 4: Nevada 12, South Dakota 2
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Friday, Aug. 15 (Opening Round)
Game 5: Mexico 4, Canada 3
Game 6: Pennsylvania 4, Tennessee 0
Game 7: Japan 1, Venezuela 0
Game 8: Texas 6, Rhode Island 4
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Saturday, Aug. 16 (Double Elimination)
Game 9: Australia 10, Czech Republic 1
Game 10: Washington 7, South Dakota 5
Game 11: Venezuela 10, Canada 0 (5 innings)
Game 12: Rhode Island 8, Tennessee 7
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Sunday, Aug. 17 (Double Elimination)
Game 13: South Korea 8, Puerto Rico 5
Game 14: Nevada 13, Illinois 2
Game 15: Japan 9, Mexico 5
Game 16: Pennsylvania 7, Texas 6
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Monday, Aug. 18 (Double Elimination)
Consolation Game A - South Dakota 5, Czech Republic 3
Game 17: Mexico 6, Australia 2
Game 18: Texas 11, Washington 4
Game 19: Venezuela 2, Puerto Rico 1
Game 20: Illinois 8, Rhode Island 7
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Tuesday, Aug. 19 (All Elimination Games)
Consolation Game B - Tennessee 12, Canada 9
Game 21: Mexico 11, Venezuela 1
Game 22: Illinois 6, Texas 1
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Wednesday, Aug. 20 (Double Elimination)
Game 23: South Korea vs. Japan, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 24: Nevada vs. Pennsylvania, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Thursday, Aug. 21 (Double Elimination)
Game 25: Mexico vs. Int. Loser of Game 23, 3 p.m ET (ESPN)
Game 26: Illinois vs. U.S. Loser of Game 24, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Saturday, Aug. 23 (Championship Games)
Game 27: Int. Winner of Game 23 vs. Int. Winner of Game 25, 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 28: U.S. Winner of Game 24 vs. U.S. Winner of Game 26, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Sunday, Aug. 24 (World Series Championship)
Game 29: Int. Loser of Game 27 vs. U.S. Loser of Game 28, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 30: Int. Winner of Game 27 vs. U.S. Winner of Game 28, 3 p.m. ET (ABC)