The 2025 Little League Softball World Series continued with elimination games Tuesday, with the losing teams from the previous two days playing with a chance to compete in Wednesday’s slate.
The Southwest regionteam from Tulsa, Oklahoma, edged the Southeast squad from Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday, Aug. 4, while the Mid-Atlantic girls from Pennsylvania proved to be a juggernaut in their game against the West region team from Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Pitt County, North Carolina, continues to represent for the tournament’s host state, collecting a second consecutive win, while the team from Iwate, Japan, showed why its country is a powerhouse in all levels of softball with a victory over the squad from Canada.
The Day 3 schedule featured four win-or-go-home games, beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
In the first game on Tuesday, Washington won the tournament’s first elimination game with a resounding win over California. Brazil was the next team to advance after its triumph over Canada. Indiana defeated Czechia then Florida defeated Connecticut to round out the day’s action.
Here’s what went down at the Little League Softball World Series on Tuesday:
Little League Softball World Series scores today
- Purple Bracket: Washington 10, California 0
- Orange Bracket: Brazil 10, Canada 1
- Orange Bracket: Indiana 4, Czechia 0
- Purple Bracket: Florida 9, Connecticut 0
FINAL: Florida 9, Connecticut 0
Pitching. Offense. Defense.
Florida showed the ability to do it all in a 9-0 victory over Connecticut in elimination play and it will face Washington at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday on ESPN2.
Florida reliever Cayden Hugh had eight strikeouts in three innings and starter Sam Bradley had four strikeouts in three innings while they limited Connecticut to two hits. Florida, by contrast, banged out eight hits and Rachel Lester and Brynn Fieser had two RBIs apiece.
Florida pitching, offense sizzling
Florida starter Sam Bradley allowed just one hit and struck out four in three innings before she gave way to reliever Cayden Hugh. A gamble? Apparently not. Hugh promptly struck out three of four Connecticut hitters she faced in retiring the side. Then, in the top of the fifth, Florida scored three more runs and extended its lead to 7-0.
Florida extends lead over Connecticut
In the top of the fourth, Connecticut pitcher Maeve Eagleson recorded her fifth strikeout of the game. But Florida extended its lead to 4-0 when it scored on a fielding error.
Sterling defense aids Florida
Florida still leads 3-0 headed into the bottom of the third and that’s thanks in part to its defense. In the bottom of the second, third baseman Alana Luu backhanded a smash and threw out Connecticut’s Kali Ann Reinhold at first. Connecticut’s Reagan Klein then was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple. And in the first inning, catcher Addison Bono threw out Connecticut’s Maeve Eagleson at second
Florida jumps on top, 3-0
Florida broke open a scoreless tie in the top of the second when left fielder Rachel Lester blasted a two-run triple that sailed over the right fielder’s head. Lester then scored on a safety squeeze to put Florida ahead of Connecticut, 3-0.
FINAL: Indiana 4, Czechia 0
Indiana leaned on their strong pitching all game long. Grace Fiore was relentless in the final three innings, allowing only two baserunners. She nearly got out of the final frame with no runners left on base after a long review to see whether or not a stolen base attempt was successful.
Regardless, Indiana’s shutout was a testament to their strong pitching. Their three-run fourth inning only added to what was a dominant performance already.
Indiana will face Brazil in the next round, who defeated Canada 10-1 earlier today.
Nickels, Fiore continue working together
After Fiore pitched a scoreless fourth inning thanks to solid defense from Nickels, the two continued showing out for Indiana, recording a pair of hits to lead off the bottom of the fourth. Nickels’ hit would drive in Fiore and Nickels would come home just moments later via a single from Scarlett Renn coupled with an errant throw from the Czechia defense.
Indiana has extended their lead, up four runs going into the fifth.
Indiana swaps pitchers for the 4th
Despite an outstanding outing from their starter, Indiana has moved to Grace Fiore for the final three frames, hoping to stay alive. Through three innings, Czechia had been limited on the basepaths, getting barely an opportunity to score at all. With that in mind, this is a bold move from the Indiana coaching staff.
Fiore had good defense behind her for her first frame, with third baseman Kennedy Nickels recording all three outs (one grounder, two pop-ups) despite hurting her ankle on the first play. It remains 1-0 Indiana.
Indiana holds 1-0 lead over Czechia after 2 innings
Indiana has five hits through two at bats but still just a 1-0 lead to show for it. Czechia has been held without a hit thus far. Indiana pitcher Briley Mercer now has four strikeouts.
Indiana takes early 1-0 lead on Czechia
Indiana has jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning in the third elimination game of Day 3 at the Little League Softball World Series. Indiana strung together three hits and a walk to get on the scoreboard in the bottom-half of the inning.
FINAL: Brazil 10, Canada 1
Brazil closes out its 10-1 win over Canada to advance to another elimination game on Wednesday, August 6. Brazil will play the winner of today’s elimination game between Czechia and the Central region representative from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. That matchup is coming up next in Greenville, North Carolina. Canada’s Little League Softball World Series run comes to an end with today’s loss.
Brazil adds to lead in sixth inning
Brazil loaded the bases again in the top of the sixth inning and Dani Fugisaki, Brazil’s pitcher, cleared them with a three-run triple that has turned this competitive elimination game into a blowout. Three-straight hits ignited a five-run inning and Brazil’s lead is 10-1 as Canada gets set for its final at-bat.
Brazil gets a 1-2-3 inning vs. Canada
Brazil is three outs away from its elimination game over Canada after recording a 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth inning. The two teams head to the sixth inning with Brazil still leading 5-1 thanks to three hits, four Canada errors and a few too many walks.
Brazil blows open game vs. Canada
Brazil loaded the bases without the ball ever leaving the infield in the top of the fifth inning and then plated two runs on one play in which a Canada wild pitch turned into an errant throw to third base. Brazil tacked on two more runs during the rally on two infield singles.
Brazil’s lead is now 5-1 with Canada due up in the bottom of the fifth inning. Brazil had been 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position after loading the bases twice before in the game and leaving seven runners on base.
Brazil, Canada go to fifth inning in tight game
Brazil and Canada couldn’t do any damage to one another in the fourth inning. Canada heads to the fifth inning with the 2-1 lead it built in the first inning. Canada is switching pitchers for the second-to-last at bat of the game.
Brazil strikes out the side to close out third inning
Brazil will take a 2-1 lead on Canada into the fourth inning at the Little League Softball World Series after Brazil pitcher Dani Fugisaki struck out all three batters she faced in the bottom of the third inning. There are currently more runs than hits in the game. Canada is sticking with pitcher Arielle Prescott after she found a groove to close the top of the third inning.
Canada pitcher Arielle Prescott escapes trouble
Canada pitcher Arielle Prescott has been dealing with control issues that have also included several illegal pitches called by the home plate umpire. After loading the bases in the top of the first inning, she loaded them again in the top of the third inning. But this time, she successfully escaped the inning without giving up any more runs, dealing out a couple key strikeouts along the way.
It’s 2-1 Brazil as Canada bats in the bottom of the third inning.
Brazil jumps out to early lead on Canada
Canada walked the first three batters in the top of the first inning and Brazil took advantage of a couple miscues in the field to take a 2-0 lead on just one hit. Canada then came back by manufacturing a run in the bottom-half of the inning. It’s 2-1 Brazil as Canada comes to bat in the bottom of the second inning.
Brazil vs. Canada in elimination game underway
Brazil and Canada will attempt to stave off elimination in the second game of Day 3 at the Little League Softball World Series. Canada is represented by a team from Quebec and got the country’s first win at the LLWS in its opening game against Czechia before losing to Japan. Brazil, representing Latin America from Sao Paolo, is 0-1 in Greenville, North Carolina thus far and will bat first.
FINAL: Washington 10, California 0
Washington gets its first win in the Little League Softball World Series since 2018, according to ESPN. Overall, Washington had 10 hits to go along with those 10 runs while California was kept scoreless for the second straight LLSWS game and finished with only one hit and committed four errors. Washington’s Penelope Gahan (4 2/3 innings, one hit, three strikeouts) kept California off the scoreboard along with Camryn Brown (1 1/3 innings, one walk).
Washington tacks on another run
Phoebe Banks’ RBI-ground out, scoring Anna Yoo, increases Washington’s lead to 10-0 after the top of the sixth inning. Last chance for California coming up.
Penelope Gahan’s day in the circle is done
Gahan, who only gave up one hit, to the last batter she faced, California’s Mila McKay, leaves with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Gahan was perfect through four innings. Camryn Brown is the new pitcher for Washington and she gets her first batter to ground out to end the inning. 9-0 Washington after five innings.
Washington squanders a one-out single
Penelope Gahan, who is pitching a gem for Washington, got a one-out single but the Northwest Region champions can’t capitalize on that any more. After the top of the fifth inning it is still a 9-0 Washington lead.
California goes quietly in the fourth inning
A fly out, a strikeout and a ground out made this a short inning for California. Washington leads 9-0 after four innings.
Washington increases lead over California as the Little League run-rule approaches
Washington loaded the bases with no outs and the proceed to inch closer to the 10-run rule, which would end the game early. However, Washington’s Anya Miller got a sacrifice fly to push Washington’s lead to 9-0 and that’s all for the Northwest Region champions. The game will go at least five innings now as Washington leads by a hefty margin after the top of the fourth inning.
A flawless inning, yet again for Washington’s Penelope Gahan
California goes three-up, three-down with a pop up, a fly out and a ground out to end the bottom of the third inning.
Washington playing station-to-station softball
Washington loaded the bases with consecutive walks and then Daphnee Calsyn’s RBI-single pushed the lead to 4-0 and Liliana Delgado gets her second hit of the day, an RBI-single for a 5-0 lead. A fielding error, allowing another run to score, and Camryn Brown’s two-run single turned this into a big inning. 8-0 Washington after top of third inning.
California kept off the scoreboard again
Washington’s Penelope Gahan is cruising. She struck out the first batter for California in the bottom of the second inning and then got back to back ground outs. Still, 3-0, Washington after two innings.
Washington makes some miscues on the bases
Washington’s second inning started off promising with a walk and a single. But some baserunning errors, a 1-5-3-6 double play, and making the last out of the inning at third base doomed this potential rally.
California goes down 1-2-3 in the first inning
Washington’s Penelope Gahan induced three straight ground outs to make it a very quick inning.
Washington takes the early lead on California
Liliana Delgado got the offense started with an RBI-double over the left fielder’s head and then Camryn Brown added a two-run single. After the top of the first inning, Washington leads 3-0.
It’s elimination day at the Little League Softball World Series
First up, it is Washington versus California, with each team trying to extend its stay at the LLSWS in Greenville, North Carolina.
How to watch 2025 Little League Softball World Series
The 2025 Little League Softball World Series will be broadcast on ESPN platforms, with the championship game airing on ABC. Games will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
- Dates: Aug. 3-10
- TV: ESPN | ESPN2 | ABC
- Stream: ESPN+
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina
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2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 3 schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 5
- Game 9: (Purple Bracket) Northwest region: Mill Creek, Washington vs. West region: Westchester-Del Rey (Los Angeles), 10 a.m. ESPN2
- Game 10: (Orange Bracket) Latin America region: São Paulo, Brazil vs. Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec, 1 p.m. ESPN+
- Game 11: (Orange Bracket) Europe-Africa region: Prague, Czechia vs. Central region: Floyds Knobs, Indiana, 4 p.m. ESPN+
- Game 12: (Purple Bracket) New England region: Guilford, Connecticut vs. Southeast Region: Lake Mary, Florida, 7 p.m. ESPN2
2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 2 results
Monday, Aug. 4
- Game 5: (Orange Bracket) North Carolina region: Pitt County, North Carolina 5, Central region: Floyds Knobs, Indiana 3
- Game 6: (Purple Bracket) Southwest Region: Tulsa, Oklahoma 2, Southeast Region: Lake Mary, Florida, 1
- Game 7: (Purple Bracket) Mid-Atlantic: Johnstown, Pennsylvania 9, West region: Westchester-Del Rey Los Angeles 0
- Game 8: (Orange Bracket) Asia-Pacific region: Iwate, Japan 6, Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec 1
2025 Little League Softball World Series Day 1 results
Sunday, Aug. 3
- Game 1: (Purple Bracket) Southeast region: Lake Mary, Florida 9, Northwest region: Mill Creek, Washington 2
- Game 2: (Orange Bracket) North Carolina region: Pitt County, North Carolina 4, Latin America region: São Paulo, Brazil 3
- Game 3: (Orange Bracket) Canada region: Repentigny, Quebec 5, Europe-Africa region: Prague, Czechia 4
- Game 4: (Purple Bracket) Mid-Atlantic region: Johnstown, Pennsylvania 2, New England Region: Guilford, Connecticut 1
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