Summerlin South, Nevada, earned a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series championship game by defeating Connecticut 8-2 on Saturday, setting up a final showdown with Chinese Taipei on Sunday.
The win capped a dramatic run through the U.S. bracket, following a here-to-fore dominant performance that began on Aug. 13 with a 16-1 rout of Illinois. Nevada kept the momentum rolling on Aug. 15, delivering a 5-3 victory over Washington to set up a clash with South Carolina.
A pivotal moment came on Aug. 18 in a pitchers’ duel with South Carolina, as Joe Giulietti of South Carolina pitched six innings of no-hit ball, but Nevada prevailed with a walk-off 1-0 victory in extra innings.
Two days later, Nevada suffered its first loss of the tournament, dropping 7-3 to Connecticut and slipping into the elimination bracket. In the rematch against South Carolina on Aug. 21, the game stayed tight until a late-inning homer by Garrett Gallegos broke the tie and propelled Summerlin South to a 5-3 win, sealing a trip to Sunday’s U.S. Championship game.
With the 8-2 victory over Connecticut, Nevada advances to the LLWS final to face Chinese Taipei, carrying momentum from a sequence of clutch performances, timely hitting, and resilient pitching throughout the week.
Summary: Summerlin South will face Chinese Taipei in the Little League World Series championship after an 8-2 win over Connecticut, following a run that included big wins, a walk-off victory, and a decisive late homer. Momentum appears to be on Nevada’s side heading into the final. Positive note: the team’s comeback and late-game heroics showcase resilience and teamwork that have defined its path to the title game.