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New York won the U.S. championship at the 2016 Little League World Series and will face the International champion South Korea on Sunday. The two teams won their championship games Saturday and are set to play Sunday for the Little League World Series title.
The team from Endwell, N.Y. clinched a 4-2 victory over Goodlettsville, Tenn. on Saturday, 4-2, which marks the first title win for New York since 1964.
New York is undefeated and has shown their offensive power in the tournament, outscoring opponents 27-15.
South Korean pitcher Youbin Choi was outstanding on the mound in the International championship game. He struck out 14 hitters while giving up just six hits and two earned runs. South Korea won the Little League World Series in 2014. In each of the last four years, an international team has been crowned the champion.
The Little League World Series championship game is set for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. It will be broadcast live by ABC.
Sunday’s Schedule
Consolation Game: Panama vs. Tennessee, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN)
World Championship Game: South Korea vs. New York, 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Saturday’s Results
Asia-Pacific def. Latin America 7-2
Mid-Atlantic def. Southeast 4-2
Olivia Stacey is a contributor to Heavy covering news, sports and entertainment. Olivia is a multi-faceted reporter who has worked with a variety of media outlets including Fox Sports, Tampa Media Group and PBS. Follow her on Twitter @Olivia_Stacey. Olivia can be reached at olivia.stacey@heavy.com.August 28, 2016 1:46 am
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