Fairfield National Advances to Little League World Series U.S. Championship

The Fairfield National Little League team continued their undefeated run at the Little League World Series by defeating Summerlin South from Las Vegas 7-3 to advance to the U.S. championship game. Despite falling behind 3-0 early due to a three-run homer by Cache Malan, Fairfield rallied with key hits from players like Luca Pellegrini and Jimmy Taxiltaridis, and strong defensive plays including highlight catches and a crucial throw out at home plate. The team, representing the Metro Region, showed resilience and teamwork, overcoming a challenging start and stranding multiple runners in critical moments. Their victory sparked celebrations in Fairfield, especially in the Black Rock section, with fans gathering to support the hometown team. Fairfield will face an as-yet-undetermined opponent in the U.S. championship game, with the potential to compete for the overall Little League World Series title if they win. This marks the first Connecticut team to reach this stage since Trumbull's championship in 1989, and only the fourth from the state to make it this far.