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Iowa and Curaçao achieve combined no-hitters in Little League World Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:43 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Iowa and Curaçao achieve combined no-hitters in Little League World Series

Summary

Davenport Northwest from Iowa and Curaçao's Pariba both recorded combined no-hitters during the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport on August 21. Iowa defeated California's Sweetwater Valley 1-0, thanks to a standout performance from Cooper Thissen, who struck out 15 batters. Anthony Johnson Jr. closed the game for Iowa. Simultaneously, Curaçao shut out Japan’s Joto team 6-0, with Jaymiëll Martina and Giendry Ryan pitching the no-hitter. The victories allow both Iowa and Curaçao to advance in the winners’ bracket, while California and Japan will head to the elimination round.

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By the Numbers

•Iowa defeats California 1-0 with a combined no-hitter.
•Cooper Thissen strikes out 15 batters for Iowa.
•Curaçao wins 6-0 against Japan with another combined no-hitter.
•Jaymiëll Martina pitches 4 2/3 no-hit innings for Curaçao.
•Iowa and Curaçao advance; California and Japan drop to elimination bracket.

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6:43 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Little League World Series: Iowa, Curaçao both pull off combined no-hitters against California and Japan

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After great starts from Cooper Thissen and Jaymiëll Martina, Anthony Johnson Jr. and Giendry Ryan stepped in to close out the no-no for Iowa and Curaçao, respectively.
— Yahoo Sportsby Kari Anderson

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