Hamilton West Side falls in Little League World Series U.S. final
Cincinnati Enquirer • • sports
Key Points:
- Nevada defeated Hamilton West Side 12-2 in the Little League World Series U.S. Championship game, ending Ohio's run with a run-rule in the fifth inning.
- Hamilton West Side will play Japan in the third place game on August 30 at 10 a.m. on ESPN, aiming for Ohio's first international victory in the tournament.
- The U.S. Final game drew a large crowd in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with an estimated attendance of 25,317 spectators.
- Nevada's Carsynn Meyer made history as the first girl to play in the U.S. Final since the tournament's current format began in 2011, gaining significant media attention.
- Hamilton West Side's path to the U.S. Finals was marked by resilience, overcoming early losses and winning five consecutive elimination games with strong offense and strategic play.
