Bayonne faces Bridgewater in Little League World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Bayonne Central Little League from New Jersey will compete against Bridgewater Joe Lazaro LL from Massachusetts in the Little League World Series on August 19 at Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This matchup marks the opening of the 12-day tournament. Bayonne earned its place after winning the Metro Region title on August 14 and enters the tournament with a perfect 13-0 record. The winner will advance to face the Mid-Atlantic Region champion, East Side LL from West Chester, Pennsylvania. All games during the series will be broadcast on ESPN.
- •Bayonne won the Metro Region title to qualify for the series.
- •The game will take place at 7 p.m. on August 19.
- •The Little League World Series lasts for 12 days.
- •Bayonne is the first Hudson County team to reach the series since 1966.
- •The championship game is scheduled for August 30.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Here's what's next for Bayonne in Little League World Series
"New Jersey's representative in the Little League World Series continues a historic run when they face a team from Massachusetts.
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