Connecticut beat Nevada on Wednesday to reach the U.S. championship game. Nevada could still make the U.S. title game if it beats South Carolina, which rallied from five runs down to beat South Dakota in extra innings in Wednesday night's elimination game.

Once Santa Cruz, Aruba scored its first run in the top of the first inning, the Caribbean Regional champions were able to settle down any nerves they may have had. By the third inning, those nerves were dashed.

Little League teams from around the globe entered Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 World Series champions, and the action continues on Saturday.

The 2025 Little League World Series is underway. Eight teams continue their quest to win it all in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday in the annual summer tournament. A new winner will be crowned in 2025 after last year's champion, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated in the regional round.

When you have solid pitching and a great defense behind the mound, it makes winning look easy in baseball. And that’s no different at the Little League World Series. For Cardenales Little League of Barquisimeto,