12:03 pm ET August 30, 2026
Japan stuns Ohio with walk-off bunt single in the bottom of the sixth
Sherlon Christie
After being shutout for five innings, Japan found its offense in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Sou Koyama’s RBI-single to right field brought in the first run. An error gave Japan its second run to tie the game. And then Ayumu Hasegawa became the hero for Japan.
Ayumu Hasegawa attempt − what turned out to be a perfect bunt up the first base line that stayed fair − and the winning run (Sou Koyama) came across the plate.
FINAL: Japan 3, Ohio 2
11:52 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan ties the game
Sherlon Christie
Sou Koyama advances to 2nd on error, Hiroto Yokote scores on the same error, We are tied. 2-2.
11:50 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Bryson Williams get a strikeout for the 2nd out of the inning
Sherlon Christie
Bryson Williams got a bender in for a called 3rd strike. 2 outs.
11:49 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Bryson Williams is on the mound for the save chance
Sherlon Christie
Bryson Williams is being asked to get the final two outs of the game.
11:47 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan shrinks Ohio’s lead
Sherlon Christie
Sou Koyama singles on a line drive to right field, Shinnosuke Ijima scores. 2-1 Ohio lead in the bottom of the sixth with one out an runners on first and third.
11:46 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Boone Treadway day is done
Sherlon Christie
He has reached the limit of pitches he can throw in a game.
Ohio’s Boone Treadway: 5 1/3IP, 5H, 1R, 1BB, 5K, 90 pitches. Japan has two on and one out in the bottom of the sixth inning.
11:36 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio gets another runner into scoring position
Sherlon Christie
But no runs become of it. We head to the bottom of the sixth. Last chance for Japan.
11:27 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Boone Treadway getting the job done on the mound
Sherlon Christie
Treadway is just cruising now and making easy work of the Japan batting order.
Ohio’s Boone Treadway: 5IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 5K, 70 pitches
We head to the sixth inning. Ohio leads 2-0.
11:22 am ET August 30, 2026
Tensei Yazawa gets Ohio to go down 1-2-3 in his second inning on the mound
Sherlon Christie
Japan’s Tensei Yazawa relied on the defense (two ground outs, one fly out) to get through the inning.
11:16 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Boone Treadway keeps Japan off the scoreboard – despite traffic on the bases
Sherlon Christie
Ohio’s Boone Treadway: 4IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 4K
11:04 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio takes the lead
Sherlon Christie
Xander Kinkade doubles on a fly ball to right field, Josiah Infante and Bob Frazier scores. 2-0 Ohio after the top of the fourth inning.
11:02 am ET August 30, 2026
Talk about patience – Ohio shows it at the plate
Sherlon Christie
Jack McAdams’s walk, was the team’s 47th during the 2026 Little League World Series, according to ESPN
11:00 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan has another new pitcher
Sherlon Christie
Japan has Tensei Yazawa on the mound now. It’s third pitcher of the day.
10:58 am ET August 30, 2026
We officially have a pitcher’s duel
Sherlon Christie
We are scoreless through three innings.
Ohio’s Boone Treadway: 3IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
Japan’s Rui Tobata: 2IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 3KJapan’s Takeru Yorozu: 1IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 0K
10:49 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio gets two runners into scoring position – but none across the plate
Sherlon Christie
Ohio had runners on second and third, who both reached via error, with two outs. But Ohio’s Boone Treadway got the last out via a lineout. We are still scoreless.
10:38 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Boone Treadway allows a hit, but keeps Japan off the scoreboard
Sherlon Christie
Boone Treadway was cruising in the bottom of the second inning with a line out and fly out to start the inning before giving up that two-out hit. He got the final out via his defense a fielder’s choice out at second base. We are still scoreless.
10:34 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan’s Rui Tobata give up some hits, but limits the damage
Sherlon Christie
Rui Tobata gave up two hits in the inning but battled back with two strikeouts and one pop out. We are scoreless still.
10:29 am ET August 30, 2026
With that hit, Ohio’s Jack McAdams stays hot at the plate
Sherlon Christie
With that single, McAdams is now 10-for-19 at the plate in the Little League World Series.
10:27 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan has a new pitcher
Sherlon Christie
Rui Tobata is now on the mound for Japan.
10:23 am ET August 30, 2026
Ohio’s Boone Treadway has easy inning
Sherlon Christie
Boone Treadway gets a strikeout, a pop out and a line out to set the Japan lineup down in order.
10:15 am ET August 30, 2026
Japan’s Takeru Yorozu keeps the Ohio bats – mostly silent
Sherlon Christie
Besides a one-out single, Yorozu gets a fly out, a pop out and a ground out to end the inning.
10:10 am ET August 30, 2026
Who are starting pitchers for Ohio vs Japan Little League World Series game?
Sherlon Christie
Japan = Takeru Yorozu
Ohio = Boone Treadway
10:03 am ET August 30, 2026
Who are the announcers for the Ohio vs Japan Little League World Series game on ESPN?
Sherlon Christie
It’s Karl Ravech, Jessica Mendoza and Todd Frazier on the broadcast while Sebastian Salazar and Jess Sims as reporters.
10:00 am ET August 30, 2026
Little League World Series Teams: Ohio
Sherlon Christie
West Side Little League, based in Hamilton, Ohio, is one of the more decorated Little League teams arriving in Williamsport this year. The program has dominated Ohio competition for years and recently won its 23rd state Little League title this summer with a 4-3 win over Canfield Little League. West Side’s Caiden Trent had the game-winning, walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the sixth to clinch the state title. You could call West Side LL the premier youth baseball program in Ohio and the team has the resume to back it up. At this year’s Little League Midwest Region, West Side went 4-0 and had two shutouts along the way to the regional title. This year will be West Side’s sixth LLWS appearance after the squad made previous trips in 1991, 1993, 2007, 2010 and 2021. Despite a ton of success before reaching Williamsport, West Side has an 8-9 record in its five previous LLWS appearances. If West Side can replicate its pre-Williamsport success while in Pennsylvania, it would be the first Ohio team to ever win the Little League World Series.
9:40 am ET August 30, 2026
What to know about Japan Little League team
Sherlon Christie
Tokyo’s Joto Little League is heading back to Williamsport for this year’s event after it amassed a 2-2 LLWS debut record in 2025. Joto LL clinched its spot after defeating Chiba Little League in the Japan Region Tournament title game. Joto LL was undefeated with a 4-0 record in the regional bracket to secure its second consecutive trip to Williamsport and the 35th total entry for Japan. Japan ranks third for most LLWS appearances at 35, trailing Canada (65) and Mexico (37). Since its first bid in 1962, Japan has set many individual and team milestones, including throwing one of five perfect games (1976) in LLWS history. Gaining direct entry since 2007, Japan has reached the championship game 16 times, capturing 11 titles overall, with the most recent title coming in 2017 thanks to Tokyo Kitasuna Little League.
9:20 am ET August 30, 2026
Nevada’s Carsynn Meyer making LLWS history
Erik Larsen
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA – When a reporter reached out for an interview, Carsynn Meyer was with Kinley Rasmus.
“They were just playing ping-pong when I pulled her away,” Carsynn’s mom, Tiffany, said.
Think about that visual for a moment. Meyer and Rasmus represent the fourth pair of girls who have played in the same Little League World Series.
They are two of 26 girls to ever play in this annual tournament for 12-year-olds in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania.
Rasmus, of Phenix City, Alabama, made LLWS history on the mound and at the plate over five games here. Meyer, of Henderson, Nevada, is poised to become the first girl to play in the event’s American championship when her team faces (Hamilton) Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Read the full story from Steve Borelli here.
9:19 am ET August 30, 2026
‘There will be a next’: Karl Ravech shares booth memories upon ESPN exit
Sherlon Christie
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA — It all started for Karl Ravech in Needham, Massachusetts, before and after dinner, on fields and courts with friends, playing what he calls “runaround sports.”
“I get asked, ‘How’d you get into broadcasting?’ ” Ravech says. “And a lot of people got into broadcasting because they watched the event and wanted to emulate a broadcaster. That was never me. I was outside running around.”
Read more about what’s next for Karl Ravech from his interview with USA TODAY Sports.
9:00 am ET August 30, 2026
Little League World Series TV and stream
Gabe Zaldivar
Little League World Series third-place consolation game
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Game 37: Japan vs Ohio, 10 a.m. (ESPN)
Little League World Series championship game
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Game 38: Curacao vs Nevada, 3 p.m. (ABC)
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8:40 am ET August 30, 2026
What time is the Little League World Series championship game?
Gabe Zaldivar
Curaçao takes on Nevada in the championship game, which begins on ABC at 3 p.m. ET.
8:20 am ET August 30, 2026
What time is the Little League World Series consolation game today?
Gabe Zaldivar
Japan takes on Ohio in the first game on Sunday, playing for third place at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN.
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