Game 1: Caguas, Puerto Rico (14) vs. Joliet, IL (2)

Kail Peña drove in four runs on two hits to lead Caguas, Puerto Rico past Joliet, IL 14-2 on Friday at Buena Vista Sports Complex. In the third inning, Peña homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Caguas, Puerto Rico got on the board in the top of the first inning after Yeickxel Yeriel singled down the left field line, Edgar Peréz singled down the right field line, and Alan Gippson flew out, each scoring one run.

A double by Peréz, and a single by Rodolfo Sanchez helped Caguas, Puerto Rico extend their early lead in the second.

Joliet, IL scored one run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run to center field by Gilberto Garcia Jr..

Luis Carrasquillo led things off on the hill for Caguas, Puerto Rico. The starter surrendered three hits and one run over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Tyler Long stepped on the mound first for Joliet, IL. The pitcher allowed seven hits and nine runs over three innings, striking out four and walking six. Bryan Estevez tossed one and one-third innings of shutout ball for Caguas, Puerto Rico in relief. The hurler gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking one.

Caguas, Puerto Rico collected 14 hits in the game. Alejandro Pascual and Sanchez each collected three hits for Caguas, Puerto Rico. Peréz collected two hits for Caguas, Puerto Rico in four at bats. Elyel Martinez paced Caguas, Puerto Rico with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Peña and Jediel Otero each stole multiple bases for Caguas, Puerto Rico. Caguas, Puerto Rico stole seven bases in the game. Caguas, Puerto Rico turned one double play in the game. Caguas, Puerto Rico were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Yeriel had the most chances in the field with seven.

Connor Brock, Camden Rande, Garcia Jr., Matthew Theobald, Long, and S Zavala each collected one hit for Joliet, IL. Brock and Garcia Jr. each drove in one run for Joliet, IL. Joliet, IL were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Rande made the most plays with seven.

Game 2: A5 - Harlingen, TX (4) vs. Tijuana, Mexico (9)

Laredo, Texas scored six runs in the fourth inning, which helped them defeat Grosetto, Italy 11-1 on Friday.

A wild pitch put Grosetto, Italy on the board in the top of the first.

Laredo, Texas flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a wild pitch that drove in two.

Laredo, Texas scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. ORLANDO GUZMAN singled, scoring one run, ALEJANDRO GALVAN singled, scoring two runs, and ENRIQUE LOYOLA singled, scoring two runs.

PIERO SOLDAINI began the game for Grosetto, Italy. The hurler surrendered three hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking two. ANTONIO SANCHEZ stepped on the mound first for Laredo, Texas. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and one run (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking one.

FEDERICO RIZZI and DARIO LOMI were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Grosetto, Italy. Grosetto, Italy turned two double plays in the game.

Laredo, Texas amassed 10 hits in the game. ENRIQUE LOYOLA went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. HECTOR CADENA led Laredo, Texas with two hits in three at bats. Laredo, Texas had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. JEREMY GABRILLO and ANTONIO SANCHEZ led the team with two bases on balls each.

Grosseto, Italy will play their next game (Game 5) tomorrow at 11:30am against Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.

Laredo, TX will play their next game (Game 7) tomorrow at 11:30am against New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Game 3: Hooks - Harlingen, TX (17) vs. Belgium (6)

Gael Silva drove in four runs on four hits to lead Hooks - Harlingen, TX past Belgium 17-6 on Friday at Buena Vista Sports Complex. Silva hit a home run to left field in the first scoring two, singled in the seventh scoring two, and doubled in the fourth scoring one.

Hooks - Harlingen, TX got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jayden Guardian scored after tagging up, Silva homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Andres Rocha singled, scoring three runs.

Hooks - Harlingen, TX scored seven runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Diego Medina singled, scoring two runs, Riley Reyna singled, scoring one run, Silva singled, scoring two runs, and Rocha singled, scoring two runs.

Guardian began the game for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. The pitcher gave up five hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking two. J Spurgeon stepped on the hill first for Belgium. The pitcher allowed seven hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out four and walking three. Rocha pitched one and two-thirds innings of shutout ball for Hooks - Harlingen, TX in relief. The pitcher gave up one hit, striking out three and walking one.

Hooks - Harlingen, TX collected 16 hits in the game. Rocha and Silva each drove in four runs for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. Medina, Juan Chavez Jr., and Reyna each collected multiple hits for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. Hooks - Harlingen, TX had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Chavez Jr. and Jesus Sanchez led the team with two free passes each. Hooks - Harlingen, TX were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jacob Sosa made the most plays with 10.

Belgium amassed 12 hits in the game. Owen Vandroogenbroeck drove the middle of the lineup, leading Belgium with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-4 on the day. Cazimir Vandervelden led Belgium with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Aaron Sluys and Lou Meir each collected multiple hits for Belgium. Meir paced Belgium with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game.

Game 4: Laredo, TX (7) vs. Youngstown, OH (1)

Laredo, TX defeated Youngstown, OH 7-1 on Friday at Buena Vista Sports Complex thanks in part to five runs in the fourth inning.

Youngstown, OH were the first to get on the board in the second when Todd Kagle hit a solo home run to left field.

Laredo, TX flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Hector Cedena that drove in three.

Derick Friedman stepped on the hill first for Youngstown, OH. The starter surrendered four hits and five runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking six. Roman Martinez started the game for Laredo, TX. The starter allowed five hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Leadoff hitter Andrew Corfield led Youngstown, OH with two hits in four at bats. Kagle went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Youngstown, OH were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Cameron Mayer had the most chances in the field with 10.

Cedena went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Daniel Gonzales and Cedena each collected two hits for Laredo, TX. Martinez paced Laredo, TX with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game.

Game 5: Youngstown, OH (10) vs. A5 - Harlingen, TX (5)

A5 - Harlingen, TX could not keep up with Youngstown, OH 10-5 on Saturday.

A fly out by Aiden put A5 - Harlingen, TX on the board in the top of the second.

Tyler Kirlik homered to left field, which helped Youngstown, OH tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.

Youngstown, OH jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Drew Boivin singled to right field, and Kirlik singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

A5 - Harlingen, TX captured the lead, 5-3, in the top of the fourth after Jayden flew out, Ethan singled to center field, Roque singled down the left field line, and James singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Youngstown, OH flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring six runs on six hits to take the lead, 10-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Todd Jones that drove in two.

Roque stepped on the bump first for A5 - Harlingen, TX. The starter allowed 10 hits and seven runs over four and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four. Robert Montgomery started on the hill for Youngstown, OH. The hurler surrendered nine hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one.

James set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading A5 - Harlingen, TX with three hits in four at bats. Ethan, Aiden, Jayden, James, and Roque each drove in one run for A5 - Harlingen, TX. A5 - Harlingen, TX turned one double play in the game.

Youngstown, OH tallied 14 hits in the game. Kirlik went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Youngstown, OH in hits. Jones and Kirlik each drove in two runs for Youngstown, OH. Cameron Mayer, Boivin, Andrew Corfield, and Kyle Gilson each collected multiple hits for Youngstown, OH. Youngstown, OH had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Boivin and Logan Plummer led the team with two free passes each. Mayer stole two bases. Youngstown, OH were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jones made the most plays with nine.

Game 6: Joilet, IL (16) vs. Belgium (3)

The bottom of the lineup helped Joliet, IL capture a 16-3 victory over Belgium on Saturday. Matthew Theobald, Adrian Sanchez, and B Rodriguez combined for six of the team's 12 hits in the victory. They scored five runs and drove in one.

Joliet, IL opened the scoring in the first after Gilberto Garcia Jr. tripled, scoring two runs.

Joliet, IL added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Josef Romero walked, Tyler Long flew out, and Sanchez singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Six more Joliet, IL runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 11-2. Romero hit a solo home run to left field, Theobald singled, scoring one run, Nathan Saleh drew a walk, scoring one run, and Camden Rande doubled, scoring three runs.

Joliet, IL scored five runs on three hits in the top of the sixth inning. S Zavala homered to left field, scoring three runs, Garcia Jr. drew a walk, scoring one run, and Romero grounded out, scoring one run.

Theobald started on the bump for Joliet, IL. The starting pitcher surrendered eight hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out four and walking two. Lucas Lorrentop stepped on the bump first for Belgium. The starter allowed eight hits and nine runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five.

Joliet, IL accumulated 12 hits in the game. Theobald, Garcia Jr., Sanchez, Rande, and Rodriguez each collected two hits for Joliet, IL. Rande and Zavala each drove in three runs for Joliet, IL. Saleh paced Joliet, IL with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. Romero, Saleh, Sanchez, and Rodriguez each stole multiple bases for Joliet, IL. Joliet, IL stole 15 bases in the game.

Owen Vandroogenbroeck and A Sheltom each collected two hits for Belgium. Vandroogenbroeck and Sam Van Autreve each drove in one run for Belgium.

Game 7: Covina, CA (5) vs. Tijuana, Mexico (2)

Covina, CA were triumphant over Tijuana, Mexico 5-2 on Saturday.

Tijuana, Mexico got on the board in the third inning after Johan Murillo scored after tagging up.

Covina, CA jumped into the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Edgar Katestain induced Tommy Lozano to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Evan Uribe drew a walk, scoring one run, and Calob Cordonlo singled, scoring two runs.

Noah Cortez led things off on the mound for Covina, CA. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking three. Katestain stepped on the bump first for Tijuana, Mexico. The starter allowed two hits and four runs (three earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking four.

Lozano led the team with two runs batted in. Uribe, Cordonlo, and Aaron Cordova each collected one hit for Covina, CA.

Murillo, Luis Lizarraga, and Antonio Soto each collected one hit for Tijuana, Mexico. Humberto Hirales and Lizarraga each drove in one run for Tijuana, Mexico.

Game 8: Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei (4) vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico (3)

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei snatched the lead late in their 4-3 victory over Caguas, Puerto Rico on Saturday. The game was tied at three in the top of the sixth when Chun-Wei Lin hit a solo home run to left field.

Caguas, Puerto Rico got on the board in the third inning after Yeickxel Yeriel singled, scoring two runs.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei captured the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fifth when Nai-Wen Wang singled, scoring one run, and Wen-Yu Chiu doubled, scoring two runs.

Shu-Huan Sung balked, which helped Caguas, Puerto Rico tie the game at three in the bottom of the fifth.

Sing-Han Li started the game for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The hurler allowed two hits and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Carlos Coira stepped on the mound first for Caguas, Puerto Rico. The starting pitcher allowed eight hits and three runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Zi-Yan Huang, Sung, and B Han each threw shutout innings for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei in relief.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei accumulated 10 hits in the game. Wang and C Peng were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei while hitting back-to-back. Chiu drove the middle of the lineup, leading Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Chi-Shiang Wang had the most chances in the field with nine.

Caguas, Puerto Rico tallied 11 hits in the game. Yeriel provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Caguas, Puerto Rico with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Edgar Peréz went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Caguas, Puerto Rico in hits. Alejandro Pascual and Rodolfo Sanchez each collected multiple hits for Caguas, Puerto Rico. Caguas, Puerto Rico turned one double play in the game. Caguas, Puerto Rico didn't commit a single error in the field. Yeriel had the most chances in the field with five.

Game 9: A5 - Harlingen, TX (6) vs. Belgium (2)

A5 - Harlingen, TX outsted Belgium 6-2 on Saturday.

A5 - Harlingen, TX opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two triples. A5 - Harlingen, TX first got on the board when Joseph Martinez tripled, scoring two runs.

Diego Castillo stepped on the hill first for A5 - Harlingen, TX. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two. Vince De Lannoy started the game for Belgium. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking three.

Castillo went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead A5 - Harlingen, TX in hits. Ethan Silva and Martinez each drove in two runs for A5 - Harlingen, TX. A5 - Harlingen, TX turned one double play in the game. A5 - Harlingen, TX didn't commit a single error in the field. Thomas Gomez had the most chances in the field with six.

Lou Meir went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Natan Casie, Owen Vandroogenbroeck, Nestor Chielens, Meir, and A Sheltom each collected one hit for Belgium. Belgium were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Vandroogenbroeck had the most chances in the field with five.

Game 10: Youngstown, OH (10) vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico (0)

Caguas, Puerto Rico had trouble keeping up with Youngstown, OH in a 10-0 loss on Saturday.

Youngstown, OH jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Kyle Gilson doubled, scoring two runs, Cameron Mayer singled, scoring one run, and A Rivera induced Benjamin Husted to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Youngstown, OH added one run in the second after Tyler Kirlik doubled down the right field line.

Rivera began the game for Caguas, Puerto Rico. The pitcher gave up four hits and four runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one. Logan Plummer started on the bump for Youngstown, OH. The pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Alejandro Pascual and Rodolfo Sanchez each collected one hit for Caguas, Puerto Rico. Caguas, Puerto Rico didn't commit a single error in the field. Luis Diaz had the most chances in the field with four.

Gilson drove the middle of the lineup, leading Youngstown, OH with four runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Drew Boivin paced Youngstown, OH with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Youngstown, OH were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Mayer made the most plays with eight.

Game 11: Tijuana, Mexico (7) vs. Joliet, IL (3)

Isaac Aguilar struck out 13 batters as the starter led Tijuana, Mexico past Joliet, IL 7-3 on Saturday. Aguilar gave up four hits and three runs over seven innings while walking four.

Tijuana, Mexico got on the board in the top of the first inning after Antonio Soto tripled to right field, and Luis Lizarraga grounded out, each scoring one run.

A double by Humberto Hirales extended the Tijuana, Mexico lead to 4-0 in the top of the second inning.

An error extended the Tijuana, Mexico lead to 6-0 in the top of the third inning.

Gilberto Garcia Jr. started on the mound for Joliet, IL. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and seven runs (four earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking three.

Hirales led Tijuana, Mexico with two hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Johan Murillo and Gabriel Rojo each stole multiple bases for Tijuana, Mexico. Tijuana, Mexico ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Tijuana, Mexico turned one double play in the game.

Garcia Jr., Josef Romero, Tyler Long, and S Zavala each collected one hit for Joliet, IL. Long, Zavala, and B Rodriguez each drove in one run for Joliet, IL.

Game 12: Laredo, TX (15) vs. Covina, CA (0)

Covina, CA had trouble keeping up with Laredo, TX in a 15-0 loss on Saturday.

Laredo, TX got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Roman Martinez singled to center field, Alejandro Galvan flew out, and Frankie Cantu doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Laredo, TX added three runs in the second. Martinez doubled down the right field line, making the score 6-0.

Laredo, TX scored seven runs on eight hits in the bottom of the third inning. Jacob Compean tripled, scoring one run, Enrique Loyola singled, scoring one run, Daniel Gonzales singled, scoring one run, Andrew De Leon doubled, scoring two runs, Cantu singled, scoring one run, and Compean was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Eric Duran began the game for Covina, CA. The hurler surrendered three hits and six runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four. Julio Hernandez started the game for Laredo, TX. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out four and walking two.

Carl Kruz led Covina, CA with one hit in two at bats. Covina, CA were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Anthony Ayala had the most chances in the field with three.

Laredo, TX accumulated 15 hits in the game. Martinez provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Laredo, TX with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. Cantu went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Laredo, TX in hits. Gonzales, Hector Cedena, and Compean each collected multiple hits for Laredo, TX. De Leon led Laredo, TX with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Cedena stole two bases. Laredo, TX were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Gonzales made the most plays with six.

Game 13: Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei (11) vs. Hooks - Harlingen, TX (4)

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei won big over Hooks - Harlingen, TX 11-4 on Saturday.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei were the first to get on the board in the first when Yi-Che Tseng tripled, scoring two runs.

Hooks - Harlingen, TX tied the game up in the bottom of the second thanks to two singles. Hooks - Harlingen, TX tied the game at two on a single by Hector Capistran.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei took the lead in the top of the third. Nai-Wen Wang scored after tagging up, to give Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei the edge, 3-2.

In the bottom of the third inning, Hooks - Harlingen, TX went back into the lead after Jacob Sosa tripled down the right field line, and Zi-Yan Huang balked, each scoring one run.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 8-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Wang that drove in two.

Three more Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei runs crossed the plate in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 11-4. Cheng-Ru Su hit a solo home run to left field, and Mi-Chia Sung singled, scoring two runs.

Huang pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The right-handed pitcher allowed four hits and zero runs while, striking out six and walking three. Shi-Jun Wu stepped on the mound first for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and two runs (zero earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one. Andres Rocha started on the hill for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. The starter allowed three hits and three runs over four innings, striking out three and walking six.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei piled up 11 hits in the game. Jun-Yao Tseng, Wang, and Tseng each collected two hits for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. Su, Sung, Wang, and Tseng each drove in two runs for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. C Peng led Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game.

Jesus Sanchez and Rocha each collected two hits for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. Capistran, Sanchez, and Sosa each drove in one run for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. Rocha led Hooks - Harlingen, TX with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Hooks - Harlingen, TX were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Sanchez had the most chances in the field with six.

Game 14: Youngstown, OH (7) vs. Covina, CA (3)

Covina, CA lost to Youngstown, OH 7-3 on Sunday.

Youngstown, OH got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Logan Plummer doubled, and Tyler Kirlik singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Covina, CA tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a double by Calob Cordonlo, and a fly out by Joel Venegas.

A double by Carlos Cruz gave Covina, CA the lead, 3-2, in the top of the sixth.

Youngstown, OH flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 7-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Benjamin Husted that drove in two.

Cruz led things off on the hill for Covina, CA. The starting pitcher surrendered 12 hits and seven runs over five and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one. Todd Kagle started on the mound for Youngstown, OH. The hurler allowed four hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking four.

Evan Uribe, Anthony Ayala, Cruz, Tommy Lozano, and Cordonlo each collected one hit for Covina, CA. Venegas, Cruz, and Cordonlo each drove in one run for Covina, CA. Uribe led Covina, CA with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Covina, CA turned one double play in the game. Covina, CA didn't commit a single error in the field. Uribe had the most chances in the field with seven.

Youngstown, OH amassed 13 hits in the game. Husted, the number seven hitter for Youngstown, OH, led the way with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Kyle Gilson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Youngstown, OH in hits. Derick Friedman, Drew Boivin, and Andrew Corfield each collected multiple hits for Youngstown, OH. Corfield stole two bases. Youngstown, OH turned one double play in the game. Youngstown, OH were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Todd Jones had the most chances in the field with seven.

Game 15: Tijuana, Mexico (10) vs. Hooks - Harlingen, TX (1)

Tijuana, Mexico won big over Hooks - Harlingen, TX 10-1 on Sunday.

Tijuana, Mexico got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jose Agramon grounded into a fielder's choice, and Jose Acosta homered to right field, each scoring two runs.

Tijuana, Mexico extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Johan Murillo and Humberto Hirales.

Aaron Granados led things off on the mound for Tijuana, Mexico. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking none. Jayden Guardian started the game for Hooks - Harlingen, TX. The hurler surrendered nine hits and 10 runs (nine earned) over seven innings, striking out three and walking six.

Hirales led Tijuana, Mexico with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Acosta, Agramon, and Murillo each drove in two runs for Tijuana, Mexico. Tijuana, Mexico had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Jonathan Ayon and Irvin Rivera led the team with two free passes each. Tijuana, Mexico turned one double play in the game. Tijuana, Mexico didn't commit a single error in the field. Agramon had the most chances in the field with seven.

Juan Chavez Jr. went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hooks - Harlingen, TX in hits.

Game 16: Youngstown, OH (10) vs. Laredo, TX (3)

Youngstown, OH defeated Laredo, TX 10-3 on Sunday thanks in part to seven runs in the third inning. one run scored on another play, Cameron Mayer singled, scoring one run, Derick Friedman was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Ben Mcdonald drew a walk, scoring one run, Alonso Barbarene induced Andrew Corfield to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and an error scored two runs.

Youngstown, OH got on the board in the top of the first inning after Drew Boivin homered to left field, and Kyle Gilson flew out, each scoring one run.

Gilson stepped on the hill first for Youngstown, OH. The starter allowed seven hits and three runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking two. Barbarene led things off on the bump for Laredo, TX. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and 10 runs (seven earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking five.

Tyler Kirlik went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Youngstown, OH in hits. Benjamin Husted, Friedman, Mayer, Boivin, Corfield, Gilson, and Mcdonald each drove in one run for Youngstown, OH. Youngstown, OH turned one double play in the game.

Roman Martinez provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Laredo, TX with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Daniel Gonzales and Hector Cedena each collected two hits for Laredo, TX. Laredo, TX turned one double play in the game.

Game 17: Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei (2) vs. Tijuana, Mexico (0)

Even though Tijuana, Mexico collected four hits to Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei's two, they still fell 2-0 on Sunday. Jose Acosta, Antonio Soto, Jose Agramon, and Johan Murillo each collected one hit for Tijuana, Mexico.

Both teams were strong on the hill. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei pitchers struck out five, while Tijuana, Mexico sat down one.

Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth thanks to two errors. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei first got on the board when an error scored one run.

Douglas Landeros led things off on the bump for Tijuana, Mexico. The starter surrendered two hits and two runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out one and walking four. Shi-Jun Wu began the game for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.

Chun-Wei Lin and C Peng each collected one hit for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei didn't commit a single error in the field. Wen-Yu Chiu had the most chances in the field with 11.

Game 18: Laredo, TX (8) vs. Youngstown, OH (7)

Laredo, TX defeated Youngstown, OH 8-7 on Monday after taking the lead late in the game. Laredo, TX were down 7-6 in the top of the sixth inning when Daniel Gonzales doubled, scoring two runs.

Laredo, TX came back to win despite trailing 6-2 in the fourth.

Laredo, TX got on the board in the first inning after Roman Martinez grounded out, scoring one run.

Youngstown, OH took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Laredo, TX committed an error, and Kyle Gilson grounded out, each scoring one run.

Frankie Cantu singled to center field, which helped Laredo, TX tie the game at two in the top of the fourth.

Youngstown, OH captured the lead, 6-2, in the bottom of the fourth when Cameron Mayer singled, scoring one run, Andrew Corfield was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Logan Plummer singled, scoring two runs.

Laredo, TX flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 8-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Gonzales following a 7-pitch at-bat that drove in two.

Andrew De Leon started on the mound for Laredo, TX. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs (four earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two. Ben Mcdonald began the game for Youngstown, OH. The starter allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking six. Juan Briseno appeared in relief for Laredo, TX.

Gonzales provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Laredo, TX with three runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Number nine hitter, Enrique Loyola, showed the depth of Laredo, TX's lineup, by leading them with two hits in four at bats. Jacob Compean led Laredo, TX with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Briseno stole two bases.

Plummer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Youngstown, OH with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Drew Boivin and Todd Kagle each collected two hits for Youngstown, OH. Plummer stole two bases.

Championship Game: Laredo, TX (7) vs. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei (1)

Laredo, TX scored five runs in the third inning, which helped them defeat Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei 7-1 on Monday.

Laredo, TX got on the board in the first inning after Roman Martinez singled, scoring one run.

Laredo, TX scored five runs on six hits in the bottom of the third inning. Andrew De Leon singled, scoring two runs, Alejandro Galvan singled, scoring two runs, and Frankie Cantu doubled, scoring one run.

B Han pitched three innings in relief for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The reliever gave up five hits and two runs while, striking out four and walking one. Sing-Han Li stepped on the mound first for Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and five runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Julio Hernandez stepped on the bump first for Laredo, TX. The starter surrendered three hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking one.

C Peng led Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei with one run batted in. The infielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei turned one double play in the game.

Laredo, TX tallied 11 hits in the game. Hector Cedena set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Laredo, TX with three hits in four at bats. Galvan went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Laredo, TX turned one double play in the game.