Taiwan Advances to Little League Final

Venezuela's Cardenales de Lara made a notable return to the Little League World Series international final, defeating Japan 3-2, marking their first appearance in the finals since 2000. They will now face Chinese Taipei, who secured their spot in the championship by defeating Venezuela 4-1 in the international final. Despite a strong offensive showing from Venezuela in their semifinal, with key contributions from players like Joshua Duran and Beiker Zárraga, Chinese Taipei's dominant pitcher Lai Cheng-Xi struck out 12 batters to control the game. In another championship game, Florida's Lake Mary team triumphed over Chinese Taipei in a dramatic finish, clinching the title with a 2-1 victory after a crucial defensive miscue. This victory marked Florida's first Little League championship and extended the U.S. winning streak to six consecutive championships. The emotional aftermath saw players from both teams displaying sportsmanship, highlighting the camaraderie inherent in the sport.