Day 3 Previews of the 2025 Little League World Series

On Friday, the excitement of the 2025 Little League World Series continues in Williamsport as we witness the first appearances of four teams and the second games for four others. This day is crucial for teams to establish themselves as genuine contenders or fall behind the competition.

Key Matchups and Predictions

The lineup features thrilling matchups that are sure to captivate fans. In Game 9, Canada will face Latin America at 1:00 p.m. on ESPN, with predictions favoring Latin America. Following that, the Northwest Region team, Bonney Lake/Sumner Little League, makes their debut against the Mountain Region representatives, Summerlin South from Las Vegas, at 3:00 p.m., where the Mountain team is predicted to continue their winning streak.

Game 11 pits the Caribbean team against Panama at 5:00 p.m., with predictions leaning towards Panama, while the final game of the day features West Region's Honolulu LL against Metro Region's Fairfield National LL at 7:00 p.m., where the West is expected to shine.

Team Highlights

After a record-setting performance by Japan on Thursday, who achieved their ninth no-hitter in Little League World Series history, all eyes are on the Mountain Region's Summerlin South squad. They previously showcased their dominance with a staggering 16-1 victory over Illinois, establishing themselves as serious contenders.

Meanwhile, Panama also made waves with a 7-2 win in their first game. They are set to face Aruba, who is looking to improve on last year’s 2-2 record after qualifying by defeating the Dominican Republic in their regional tournament. A win for Aruba over Panama could set the stage for a compelling tournament ahead.

With so much on the line, this day promises to provide more clarity on which teams will rise to the occasion in this prestigious tournament.