US softball pitching stars prepare for 2026 Little League World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The 2026 Little League Softball World Series begins on August 2 in Greenville, North Carolina. Six of the eight U.S. teams, including Northwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Central, West, and North Carolina, will showcase their standout pitchers on the opening day. Notable pitchers include Michaela Knight from Daviess County and Jaelyn Brown from Toms River, each with impressive strikeout records. The remaining teams, Southwest and New England, will join the tournament on August 3. Fans can watch the games on ESPN platforms.
- •LLSWS starts August 2, featuring six U.S. teams on opening day.
- •Key pitchers include Michaela Knight and Jaelyn Brown.
- •Southwest and New England teams compete on August 3.
- •Games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
- •Event runs from August 2 to August 9 in Greenville, NC.
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"Elite arms. Double-digit strikeout potential. Future softball stars. These standout pitchers could steal the show at the 2026 LLSWS in Greenville, NC
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