Taiwan and Nevada to meet in LLWS final on Sunday

Two teams will compete for the Little League World Series title on Sunday as Taiwan’s Chinese Taipei Asia-Pacific squad meets Nevada Mountain from Las Vegas, after both advanced through their semifinals on a dramatic Saturday in Williamsport. Taiwan rolled past Aruba 10-0 in the international bracket, while Nevada defeated Connecticut 8-2 in the United States bracket, setting up a championship game slated for 3 p.m. Eastern on ABC.

In the international semifinal, Taiwan showcased its depth on the mound and in the field. Liu WeiHeng worked five-plus innings, permitting four hits and recording seven strikeouts as Taiwan posted its third shutout in four tournament games. The island nation extended its historic run by advancing to the final for the first time since 1996, a year that underscores Taiwan’s longstanding prominence in the event. Aruba, making its first trip to the international final, threatened briefly but could not break through against Taiwan’s pitching and defense. Taiwan will turn to Lin ChinTse, a pitcher capable of delivering fastballs around 80 mph, to start the final, as the team continues to emphasize a balanced approach on the mound and in the field.