Kentucky defeats Puerto Rico to reach Little League Softball semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kentucky's Daviess County Little League secured a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico on August 6, advancing to the semifinals of the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, South Carolina. The team’s scoring came in the fourth inning, highlighted by doubles from Paisley Edge and Finley Beaven. Michaela Knight pitched a complete game shutout with nine strikeouts. Kentucky will play for the Orange Bracket championship against either Puerto Rico or Toms River Little League of New Jersey on August 8.
- •Kentucky scores both runs in the fourth inning.
- •Michaela Knight pitches a complete game shutout.
- •Kentucky faces the winner of Puerto Rico vs. Toms River on August 8.
- •Championship game scheduled for August 9.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky advances to Little League Softball World Series semifinals
"Kentucky's Daviess County Little League defeated Puerto Rico on August 6 to advance to the semifinals of the Little League Softball World Series.
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