Hamilton defeats Alabama to reach U.S. semifinals in Little League World Series

The Hamilton West Side Little League team secured a spot in the U.S. semifinals of the 2026 Little League World Series by defeating Alabama 11-2 on Wednesday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hamilton, representing the Great Lakes Region, never trailed in the match. Jack McAdams contributed to the victory with a two-run single in the first inning. The team added three runs in the fifth, with Bob Frazier and Parker Osborne each providing key hits. Hamilton's next game is scheduled for Thursday morning against Iowa at 9:30 a.m., with the winner moving on to the United States championship game on Saturday.

• 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton advances to U.S. semis in Little League World Series