Curaçao beats Japan 4-0 to reach Little League championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Curaçao secured a 4-0 victory over Japan in the international final of the Little League Baseball World Series on August 29 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Jaymiëll Martina struck out 12 batters and contributed an RBI double. Curaçao benefited from four errors by Japan in the third inning, leading to three unearned runs. After the initial threat from Japan, Curaçao's defense held firm, and their offense capitalized effectively. This victory marks Curaçao's sixth appearance in the LLWS championship, which will feature the winner of the U.S. championship game set for later this day.
- •Jaymiëll Martina records 12 strikeouts and an RBI double.
- •Curaçao capitalizes on four Japanese errors in the third inning.
- •Game played on August 29 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.
- •Curaçao outscored opponents 23-3 in the tournament.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Martina's 12 Ks lift Curaçao over Japan and into Little League Baseball World Series championship
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Little League World Series: Curaçao's Jaymiëll Martina strikes out 12 in 4-0 win over Japan for international championship
"Martina tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings, only allowing two hits and two walks in the international finale. Giendry Ryan, who combined with Martina to no-hit Japan in a second-round game earlier in the double-elimination tournament, recorded the final out.
"Four errors by Japan in the third inning led to three runs, giving Martina all the runs he needed to win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:29 PMMartina's 12 Ks lift Curaçao over Japan and into Little League Baseball World Series championship
Martina tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings, only allowing two hits and two walks in the international finale. Giendry Ryan, who combined with Martina to no-hit Japan in a second-round game earlier in the double-elimination tournament, recorded the final out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:34 PM2026 Little League World Series: Curaçao's Jaymiëll Martina strikes out 12 in 4-0 win over Japan for international championship
Four errors by Japan in the third inning led to three runs, giving Martina all the runs he needed to win.
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