Bridgewater loses narrow opener at Little League World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Bridgewater Little League faced New Jersey in its first-ever Little League World Series game on August 19, losing 2-1. Star pitcher Dominik Mombeleur overcame a challenging start to limit New Jersey's offense. Despite the loss, Bridgewater will compete in an elimination game on August 22 against the loser of the upcoming Great Lakes versus Mountain matchup. Bridgewater Little League has organized a Go Fund Me to assist families attending the tournament, raising over $36,000 of its $45,000 goal.
- •Bridgewater lost 2-1 to New Jersey in its tournament opener.
- •Dominik Mombeleur pitched despite a tough start.
- •Bridgewater plays an elimination game on August 22.
- •Great Lakes faces Mountain in a crucial matchup on August 20.
- •A Go Fund Me for families has raised over $36,000.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — What's next for Bridgewater at Little League World Series after loss?
"Bridgewater Little League dropped its opener in the Little League World Series, but the team is not done in Williamsport yet. Here's what next.
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