Game 1: West Covina, CA (10) vs. Chicago, IL (0)
West Covina, California used a dominant third inning to cruise past Chicago, Illinois 10–0 on Friday at the Youngsville Sports Complex. A seven-run explosion in the bottom of the third proved to be the difference, breaking the game wide open and securing the shutout victory. West Covina got on the board in the second inning after a pair of singles set the tone. Andrew H opened the scoring with a sharp base hit to drive in a run and give his team a 1–0 lead.
The third inning was where West Covina truly took control. Ethan Y started the rally with a run-scoring double, followed by another RBI double from Robinson B. A bases-loaded walk drawn by Andrew plated another, before Noah M broke the game open with a bases-clearing triple to the gap. Jayden H capped off the inning with an RBI single, pushing the score to 8–0. Chicago struggled to contain West Covina’s potent offense. Starting pitcher Jacob R allowed seven hits and nine runs over 2.2 innings of work, striking out two and walking four.
On the other side, Robinson was solid on the mound for West Covina, throwing 2.1 innings of hitless ball while striking out four and walking two. Chicago managed just two hits in the contest, one each from Noah J and Rangel C, who batted consecutively in the lineup. Despite the loss, Chicago’s defense remained sharp, playing error-free baseball with Rangel leading the way with five fielding chances.
West Covina’s bats were hot throughout, as the team racked up 10 hits. Robinson led the offense, going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate. Noah M delivered the biggest blow of the day with three RBIs from the ninth spot in the order, finishing 1-for-2. Defensively, West Covina mirrored Chicago’s clean fielding effort, also committing no errors. Ethan Y anchored the defense with a game-high eight chances. With the win, West Covina showcased a balanced attack of timely hitting, sharp pitching, and solid defense — a formula that will serve them well as tournament play continues.
West Covina, CA will face the winner of Game 3: Ponce, Puerto Rico vs. Weslaco, TX on August 2nd at 11AM. Chicago, IL will face Youngsville, LA on August 2nd at 9AM.
Game 2: Shenzhen, China (4) vs. Chesterfield, VA (3)
Shenzhen, China captured a dramatic 4–3 walk-off win over Chesterfield, Virginia on Friday at the Youngsville Sports Complex, clinching the victory on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth. With the game tied at three and the pressure mounting, Jiahong C stepped to the plate and delivered a clutch fly ball to the outfield, bringing home the winning run and igniting celebrations in the Shenzhen dugout.
Chesterfield, Virginia struck first in the opening inning as Dalton K knocked in a run with a single to give his team an early 1–0 advantage. An error in the second inning allowed another run to score, extending the Chesterfield lead to 2–0. Shenzhen wasted little time answering back in the bottom of the second. Bangrui X drove in a run with a single, and a passed ball brought home another, tying the game at two apiece. The momentum swung fully in Shenzhen's favor in the third inning when Yicheng L ripped a base hit to drive in another run, giving Shenzhen its first lead of the game at 3–2.
Chesterfield managed to level the score in the top of the fourth after a passed ball brought a runner home, setting up a tense and tightly contested finish. On the mound, Shenzhen relied on a group effort to stifle Chesterfield’s offense. Ziming H got the start and allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) over 1.2 innings. Yicheng, Yihang G, and Yundong T combined in relief to keep Chesterfield scoreless over the final stretch, shutting down any hopes of a comeback.
At the plate, Shenzhen was led by Ziming and Yicheng, who each collected two hits. Bangrui, Yicheng, and Jiahong each drove in a run, and the team played sound defense, turning two key double plays to end threats and swing momentum. Chesterfield had strong individual performances as well, with Victor C and Dalton K each collecting two hits. Defensively, Chesterfield played a clean game, committing no errors. Chase B was especially active in the field, recording a team-high eight chances. It was a back-and-forth battle filled with timely hitting, gritty pitching, and sharp defense, but in the end, it was Shenzhen’s late-inning execution that proved to be the difference.
Shenzhen, China will face Los Mochis, Mexico on August 2nd at 11AM. Chesterfield, VA will face the loser of Game 3: Ponce, Puerto Rico vs. Weslaco, TX on August 2nd at 9AM.
Game 3: Weslaco, TX (11) vs. Ponce, Puerto Rico (2)
Zayiel F came up clutch at the plate on Friday, driving in four runs on two hits—including a game-changing grand slam—to lead Weslaco, Texas to an 11–2 win over Ponce, Puerto Rico at the Youngsville Sports Complex. Weslaco set the tone early, jumping out to a 4–0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Liam C sparked the rally with a two-run double, followed by an RBI groundout from Duke V and an RBI single from Jordan Q to cap off the strong opening frame.
The offensive momentum continued in the third when Aaron Z lined a two-run single down the right field line, padding Weslaco’s lead to 6–2. The defining moment of the game came in the fourth inning. With the bases loaded, Zayiel F stepped to the plate and crushed a grand slam to center field, delivering the final blow in an offensive showcase. It was Zayiel’s second hit of the day and brought his RBI total to four, leading all batters.
On the mound, Weslaco used a combination of arms to silence Ponce’s offense. Carlos C got the start and allowed just one hit and two runs over two innings, striking out five. Dael G took over in relief and was dominant, tossing three and one-third shutout innings while giving up only two hits, striking out four, and walking three. Weslaco’s bats stayed hot throughout the game, collecting 13 hits in total. Leadoff hitter Aaron Z paced the offense, going 3-for-4 at the plate. Jordan Q and Gian J also chipped in with multiple hits. Weslaco played clean defense, turning one double play and staying sharp in the field.
Ponce, Puerto Rico struggled to find consistent offense but saw contributions from Ivan D, Sebastian O, and Matias R, who each recorded a hit. Ivan and Sebastian drove in the team’s only runs. Despite the loss, Ponce played error-free defense, with Franklin P leading the team in fielding chances. Weslaco’s all-around performance—timely hitting, solid pitching, and tight defense—proved too much for Ponce to overcome as they cruised to an impressive victory.
Weslaco, TX will face West Covina, CA on August 2nd at 11AM. Ponce, Puerto Rico will face Chesterfield, VA on August 2nd at 9AM.
Game 4: Los Mochis, Mexico (11) vs. Youngsville, LA (0)
Derek G delivered a standout performance at the plate, going 3-for-3 with five RBIs to lead Ahome Los Mochis, Mexico to a dominant 11–0 victory over Youngsville, Louisiana on Friday at Youngsville Sports Complex. Derek wasted no time getting his team on the board, driving in a run with a single to center in the bottom of the first inning. A defensive miscue by Youngsville on the same play allowed another run to cross, giving Ahome an early 2–0 lead.
The second inning proved decisive, as Ahome exploded for seven runs to take full control of the game. Victor M laid down a well-executed sacrifice bunt to bring in a run, followed by a bases-loaded walk from Francisco C. Derek G then stepped up and delivered the big blow of the inning — a three-run single that cleared the bases. Angel I added an RBI single, and Sebastian G capped the rally with a double to drive in another, stretching the lead to 9–0.
In the third, Derek struck again, collecting his third hit of the game with a two-run single that pushed the score to 11–0 and sealed a commanding win via the run rule. On the mound, Alex O was electric for Ahome Los Mochis. The right-hander tossed four no-hit innings, striking out nine batters without issuing a single walk. His dominant performance kept Youngsville’s offense off balance all game long. J. B took the mound first for Youngsville, LA and allowed five runs (one earned) on two hits over 1.2 innings, striking out one and walking two.
In addition to his five RBIs, Derek G also showed his speed on the basepaths, swiping two bases to round out a stellar all-around performance. Ahome Los Mochis displayed discipline and execution across the board, combining sharp hitting with aggressive base running and flawless pitching. With the win, Ahome Los Mochis, Mexico sent a clear message in tournament play, backed by a powerful offensive outburst and a lights-out showing on the mound.
Los Mochis, Mexico will face Shenzhen, China on August 2nd at 11AM. Youngsville, LA will face Chicago, IL on August 2 at 9AM.