Extra bases: Mid-Atlantic gets first win, Canada offense explodes

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

What a night: The Mid-Atlantic bounced back with a 5-0 victory over New England Saturday night. The majority of fans were cheering on the PA kids as they put together a strong performance to fight off elimination.

Clutch hit: Saverio Longo singled in the fourth inning, sparking a rally by Mid-Atlantic. Brayden Peiffer scored on the single. The offense opened up for its best inning of the Series to score four runs.

Pitch of perfection: Tyler Neeld went 5.1 innings into the game Saturday night. He finished with eight strikeouts against one walk. New England scratched out two hits, but stranded both runners.

“When I heard I was getting the ball I was very excited,” Neeld said. “I knew I was going to throw strikes and I knew my defense had my back.”

Confident thrower: Neeld sounded ready for the elimination game. This could lead to big things for Pennsylvania.

“Whenever I hear I'm getting the ball or just coming in, I'm happy and excited because I know I’m going to do well,” Neeld said. “I know that even if I give up a few runs it doesn't matter. It's next batter and just keep doing the same thing.”

Making the dream work: Canada didn’t blink after Puerto Rico took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Canada scored 12 runs in the second inning. The output was highlighted by Eric Popovich, who hit a line drive into centerfield for a two-RBI double.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Great Lakes vs. Metro, 9 a.m.

Mexico vs. Canada, 11 a.m.

Northwest vs. Mid-Atlantic, 1 p.m.

Caribbean vs. Australia, 2 p.m.

Results:

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Mexico 2, Caribbean 0

West 3, New England 1

Asia-Pacific 8, Canada 0

Southeast 2, Midwest 0

Thursday, Aug. 15

Japan 11, Puerto Rico 0

Mountain 9, Metro 1

Cuba 4, Europe-Africa 1

Southwest 9, Mid-Atlantic 0

Friday, Aug. 16

Latin America 10, Mexico 0

West 5, Great Lakes 0

Asia-Pacific 11, Australia 0

Southeast 6, Northwest 1

Saturday, Aug. 17

Canada 12, Puerto Rico 5

Metro 6, Midwest 3

Caribbean 8, Europe-Africa 3

Mid-Atlantic 5, New England 0