Little League World Series 2025: Live scores, updates, highlights today
The tournament began on Wednesday, Aug. 13 with four games on opening day, with another four on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Friday's schedule features two games apiece in the United States and International brackets.
The action begins with Canada facing Venezuela in the first game before Nevada (Mountain region) takes on Washington (Northwest region). Aruba will face Panama in the third game of the day before Connecticut takes on Hawaii to end the night.
USA TODAY Sports will have coverage of all the action from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Friday. Follow along for scores and updates.
Little League World Series Day 3 schedule
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Aruba scores first
Aruba takes the lead in the second inning as Panama is up to back at the bottom of the second inning.
Aruba vs. Panama is underway
The third game of Day 3 is now underway as Aruba takes on Panama.
Nevada 5, Washington 3
Nevada's Ethan Robinson secured a final strikeout in the bottom of the sixth inning, reaching a total of seven strikeouts for the game. This performance kept Nevada alive and advancing to the winning bracket. With this victory, Nevada improves to a 2-0 record and will face South Carolina on Monday. Meanwhile, Washington will play Massachusetts on Sunday.
Washington continues to battle
Washington's Finn Harrington hit the ball deep into the field, just short of a home run, bringing two Washington players home safely and narrowing Nevada's lead to 5-3 at the bottom of the 6th inning.
Nevada quickly responds
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Nevada's Cache Malan hit a home run, allowing the runner on base to score and increasing the score to 4-1 against Washington. Nevada didn't let up and a swing that forced the ball to go between the first and second base brought another runner home, extending their lead to 5-1.
Washington on the board
Connor Smith hits the ball to left field, sending it out of reach for the outfielder. This results in a triple that allows the player on first base to score, putting Washington on the board for the first time in the game. Nevada leads 2-1 at the bottom of the fifth inning.
Robinson on fire for Nevada
Pitcher Ethan Robinson strikes out three batters in a row after two singles started the bottom of the second inning, keeping his team ahead and Washington scoreless.
Nevada takes the early lead
Nevada is on the board first with two runs against Washington as they head into the bottom of the second inning.
Nevada vs. Washington is underway
The second game of Day 3 of the Little League World Series is underway, with Nevada facing Washington.
Venezuela 4, Canada 0
Venezuela finished off Canada for its second consecutive shutout victory of this tournament. It's the first time Venezuela has ever posted back-to-back shutouts in its history in the LLWS. It's also the sixth shutout in a row at Williamsport.
Canada gets first hit
Andres Reyes Querales is done for the day after five shutout innings. He allowed just one hit, three walks and a hit batter, with seven strikeouts. Sebastian Lopez is on in the sixth to lock down Venezuela's second win of the LLWS.
Canada gets 1-2-3 inning
Canada starting pitcher Felix Hoyano set Venezuela down in order in the bottom of the third to keep things status quo. Venezuela maintains a 4-0 lead, as Andres Reyes Querales still has yet to allow a hit.
Venezuela adds on
Venezuela scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the second to open up a 4-0 lead on Canada.
Santiago Martinez doubled off the left-field wall to lead off the inning, and he went to third on a bunt single by Alam Parra. Canada pitcher Felix Hoyano struck out the next two batters before Andres Reyes Querales singled to center field to score a run. Parra and Samuel Castillo also came in to score after a wild pitch and passed ball, respectively.
Canada starting pitcher
Felix Hoyano is toeing the slab for the Canadian team, and the 11-year-old with a funky herky-jerky motion really dodged trouble in the bottom of the first inning.
Venezuela loaded the bases on three consecutive singles and got a run acoss the plate when cleanup hitter Saul Vegas Duran walked. But then Hoyano went to work. After a strikeout, he made a great snag on a liner and then induced an inning-ending grounder to escape a big inning. Venezuela leads 1-0 after one inning.
Venezuela works around leadoff walk
After issuing an 11-pitch walk to Canada's leadoff hitter Cruz Krpan, Andres Reyes Querales bounced back to retire the next three batters to get through the top half of the first inning. Venezuela coming to bat.
Venezuela starting pitcher
Taking the mound for Venezuela is left-hander Andres Reyes Querales, whose nickname is La Rosa, or "the "the rose."
Canada vs. Venezuela underway
Venezuela becomes the first team at the LLWS to play two games as it takes the field against Canada. The team from Barquisimeto won its opener 5-0 against Puerto Rico on Wednesday in the first game of the tournament.
The Canadian team, which hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of two International bracket squads that hasn't played yet.
What time is the Little League World Series today?
The first game on Friday, Aug. 15 starts at 1 p.m. ET with the final game starting at 7 p.m. ET. All games take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in either Howard J. Lamade Stadium or Little League Volunteer Stadium.
Little League World Series 2025: TV, time and how to watch
The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
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