Cooper Thissen leads Iowa to combined no-hitter at LLWS

Cooper Thissen delivered a standout performance as Iowa achieved a combined no-hitter against California's Sweetwater Valley, winning 1-0 in their opening game of the 2026 Little League World Series on Friday. Thissen struck out 15 batters in 5 and 1/3 innings, and also contributed the only run of the game with a solo home run. Iowa held California hitless, marking it one of two no-hitters during Friday's tournament action, which had eight games scheduled. Anthony Johnson sealed the no-hitter by striking out two batters in relief. This match serves as a significant opening for Davenport Northwest Little League in the tournament.

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