The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series continued into the weekend as the pressure began to mount in the double-elimination tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
All eight teams that took the field on Saturday had already suffered one loss but four will continue their journey after earning a victory.
Mexico produced a late rally to outscore Puerto Rico 11-5 and move on in the International bracket. Gregorio Madrid produced seven RBIs and scored two runs in a winning effort.
Australia is also moving on after a 5-3 victory over Czechia in the International bracket.
Illinois earned a victory over Pennsylvania in the final game of the evening, advancing in the United States bracket. Massachusetts also advanced in the tournament after a 7-3 victory against Texas.
Little League World Series Day 4 schedule and results
Saturday, Aug. 16
All times Eastern
Game 13 (International): Australia 5, Czechia 3
Game 14 (U.S.): Massachusetts 7, Texas 3,
Game 15 (International): Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
Game 16 (U.S.): Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 3
Final: Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2
Brody Herold and Illinois are moving on. Herold led the way for Illinois, pitching six innings and contributing on offense with a run batted in.
Final: Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
Mexico is moving in the International bracket. Mexico’s Gregorio Madrid went 2-for-3 with seven runs batted in and two runs scored.
Illinois takes early lead
Illinois took a 3-0 lead over Pennsylvania in the bottom of the second inning.
Mexico, Puerto Rico tied
Gregorio Madrid hit a grand slam for Mexico in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game with Puerto Rico at 4.
Iker Castaneda adds to the lead with a two-run home run in the inning. Mexico has rallied back to take a 6-4 lead.
Pennsylvania and Illinois set to begin
The United States bracket elimination game is set to begin shortly.
Puerto Rico jumps ahead of Mexico
Puerto Rico scores a pair of runs in the bottom of the third inning to take the lead. Elias Martinez had a chance to make a catch in left field to end the inning, but dropped the ball.
Azariel Alvarado Medina hits a two-run home run during the next at-bat. It’s the first home run for Puerto Rico in the Little League World Series since 2018, according to ESPN’s Eduardo Perez.
Puerto Rico leads Mexico 4-0 at the top of the fourth inning.
Alvarado Medina doesn’t spend much time celebrating after going back onto the mound as the starting pitcher. He’s allowed three hits and a strikeout in three innings as a pitcher. He has walked four batters in the game.
Mexico loads the bases
Mexico appeared to have scored the first run of the game to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the third, but a challenge reversed the call after showing that Puerto Rico’s catcher had tagged the runner before reaching home plate.
Puerto Rico produced two more quick outs to get out of the inning while leaving three of Mexico’s runners stranded on base.
The game remains scoreless.
Mexico vs. Puerto Rico is underway
The third game of the day, the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico elimination game, has begun.
Final: Massachusetts 7, Texas 2
Sam Trotta went 2-for-2 with two RBIs in the victory for Massachusetts. Caden McCarthy contributed to the offense with a run scored and two RBIs after going 2-for-2 at the plate.
Massachusetts explodes on offense
Massachusetts doesn’t let off the gas in the bottom of the third inning, adding an additional two runs. Massachusetts leads 7-2 against Texas.
Massachusetts piles on the runs
Massachusetts increased their lead to 5-2 against Texas after a strong second inning in the second elimination game on Day 4.
Final: Australia 5, Czechia 3
Australia secured a 5-3 victory over Czechia in the elimination game, ending Czechia’s hopes of advancing in the Little League World Series.
Massachuetts battles back
Massachusetts quickly responded to errors made by Texas, as well as a hit by Sam Trotta that reached the back of the wall. Texas managed to secure an out at home plate to prevent another run. Massachusetts currently leads 3-2 in the elimination game.
Texas claims the early lead
Texas jumps ahead early, scoring two runs in the first inning. Texas leads 2-0 against Massachusetts in the elimination game.
Texas vs. Massachusetts is underway
The second game of the day, Texas vs. Massachusetts, is underway on ESPN, while Czechia vs. Australia has been moved to ESPN2.
Czechia vs. Australia expected to begin at 4:29 p.m. ET
Czechia and Australia will resume their match at 4:29 p.m. ET following a weather delay that interrupted Day 4 action.
Czechia vs. Australia in a weather delay
Despite a sunny Saturday, a lightning strike has forced the game to go into a weather delay.
Australia’s big second inning
Australia loaded the bases with Monica Arcuri at bat. She was then walked, adding another run to the scoreboard for her team. Czechia made a pitching change, bringing in Mikulas Binek, who took some time to warm up and allowed an additional run due to another walk. As a result, Australia leads 5-1 heading into the third inning.
Czechia quickly responds
Czechia capitalized on an error to score a run in the second inning. Australia leads 3-1 as the elimination game enters the bottom of the second inning.
Australia gets on the board
Australia takes an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring three runs in the day’s opening game. Australia leads 3-0 heading into the top of the second inning.
Czechia vs. Australia is underway
The first game of Day 4 is underway as Czechia is looking for their second win ever at the Little League World Series while taking on Australia at Volunteer Stadium.
What time is the Little League World Series today?
The first game on Saturday, Aug. 16 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.
Times: Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+ (international games), Fubo
Watch 2025 Little League World Series on Fubo
Little League World Series Day 3 results
Friday, Aug. 15
Game 9 (International): Venezuela 4, Canada 0
Game 10 (U.S.): Nevada (Mountain) 5, Washington (Northwest) 3
Game 11 (International): Aruba (Caribbean) 8, Panama 2
Game 12 (U.S.): Connecticut (Metro) 5, Hawaii (West) 1
Little League World Series Day 2 results
Thursday, Aug. 14
Game 5 (International): Japan 12, Czechia (Europe-Africa) 0
Game 6 (U.S.): South Carolina (Southeast) 13, Massachusetts (New England) 0
Game 7 (International): Chinese Taipei (Asia-Pacific) 3, Mexico 0
Game 8: (U.S.): South Dakota (Midwest) 2, Pennsylvania (Mid-Atlantic) 0
Little League World Series Day 1 results
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Game 1 (International): Venezuela 5 (Latin America), Puerto Rico 0
Game 2 (U.S.): Nevada (Mountain) 16, Illinois 1 (Great Lakes)
Game 3 (International): Panama 7, Australia 2
Game 4 (U.S.): Connecticut (Metro), Texas (Southwest) 0