The championship matchup for the 2026 Little League World Series is officially locked in. It’s Curaçao versus Nevada, battling it out for the top prize in Little League baseball, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this one.
Martina’s Absolute Masterclass Shuts Down Japan
Curaçao absolutely earned their spot in the international championship against Japan, thanks largely to pitcher Jaymiëll Martina. This kid was on fire, dealing 12 strikeouts in just 5.2 innings on Saturday. Think about that for a second. Japan loaded the bases in the first inning, a super tense moment, but Martina just slammed the door shut, keeping it scoreless. That play let Curaçao grab the momentum and then strike first with a massive three-run third inning. Martina wasn’t done showing off his skills though; he even capped off the game with an RBI double in the fourth. That’s a 4-0 shutout win, punched their ticket to the LLWS championship. What a performance!
Nevada Explodes With Bat, Meyer Makes History
Later on Saturday, Nevada came out swinging and absolutely dismantled Ohio to claim the United States bracket. They exploded for a huge five-run second inning, setting the tone early. Ohio tried to rally, loading the bases in the top of the fourth, but Nevada’s defense held strong, only giving up one run in that frame. Then, the bats just kept going, adding six more runs in the fourth and fifth innings to seal a total blowout victory. And get this, Carsynn Meyer, an absolute gamer, became the sixth girl in LLWS history to record multiple hits in the tournament during that win. Nevada, represented by the Paseo Verde Little League from Henderson, is back in the LLWS final for the second straight year. Last year, a team from Las Vegas fell to Chinese Taipei, so these guys know what’s on the line. Meanwhile, the Pariba Little League from Pariba, Curaçao is making its sixth appearance in the LLWS title game, looking to join their 2004 Willemstad predecessors as only the second Curaçao team to hoist that trophy.
So, get ready for Sunday! Curaçao and Nevada face off for the 2026 LLWS title. First pitch is at 3 p.m. ET from Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This is it, folks, the game everyone’s been waiting for, with everything on the line. Don’t miss it!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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