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Ohio faces Japan in Little League World Series Consolation Game

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Ohio faces Japan in Little League World Series Consolation Game

Summary

Ohio's Hamilton West Side little league team takes on Japan in the Consolation Third Place Game on Sunday, Aug. 30, scheduled for a 10 a.m. ET first pitch and broadcast live on ESPN. Both teams enter the matchup after recent losses in their respective championship games — Ohio falling to Nevada 12-2 and Japan losing 4-0 to Curaçao. Ohio overcame an initial defeat to Nevada in the U.S. Finals by winning five elimination games, demonstrating a strong offensive showing throughout the tournament. Japan similarly rebounded from an opening loss, securing five consecutive wins to reach this stage. The outcome will determine the third-place finisher in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio plays Japan in the Consolation Third Place Game on Aug. 30.
•Game scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on ESPN.
•Ohio lost 12-2 to Nevada in the U.S. Championship.
•Japan fell 4-0 to Curaçao in the International Final.
•Both teams have impressive winning streaks leading to this matchup.

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The Hamilton West Side little league team fell in the U.S. Championship game Saturday, but will play Japan in the tournament's third-place game Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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