Extra bases: Defense dominates early…again

Williamsport, Pa. — Here is your daily look back at standout moments of the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series:

Standout performance

Ciou Zhi-Kai finished off a no-hitter Wednesday for the Asia-Pacific. He also hit a single, scored a run, and brought a runner home.

Clutch hit

Hayden Takahashi hit a two RBI single in the opening inning of West’s game against New England. It might have happened in the first inning, but it was enough to keep West in front for a 3-1 victory.

Defensive gem

Eassie Miller snagged a line drive down the third base line for the second out of the sixth inning against New England. Miller then touched third for a force out to end the game.

Pitch of perfection

Antonio Guerrero struck out 11 batters in five innings for Mexico. He also combined with Raul Hernandez Jr. for a no-hitter in the opening game of the tournament.

Making the dream work

Southeast pounded out eight hits against Midwest. James Feliciano struck out 11 batters. Luis Calo fanned a batter and picked up the save.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Mexico 2, Caribbean

West 3, New England 1

Asia-Pacific 8, Canada 0

Southeast 2, Midwest 1

Thursday, Aug. 15

Japan vs. Puerto Rico, 1 p.m.

Metro vs. Mountain, 3 p.m.

Cuba vs. Europe-Africa, 5 p.m.

Southwest vs. Mid-Atlantic, 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 16

Mexico vs. Latin America, 1 p.m.

West vs. Great Lakes, 3 p.m.

Australia vs. Asia-Pacific, 5 p.m.

Northwest vs. Southeast, 7 p.m.