The Little-Big Show is Back
08/18/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
2023 Little League World Series: Chinese Taipei Throws 1st Combined Perfect Game in LLWS Since 2017
Oh, to be a kid again. The little-big show is back in the spotlight as the 2023 Little World Series is swings into Day 3 from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The little sluggers have wasted little time producing highlights. A 20-team bracket features 10 from the United States and 10 from abroad, ultimately aligning the finals between the best of the U.S. vs. the best of the world on August 27. The next ten days will be chock-full of dingers, bat-flips, unruly parents and great storylines. Thursday brought us one already, and it won’t be the last…
Chinese Taipei Makes History With Perfect Game
Chinese Taipei shutout Canada (6-0) and recorded the eighth perfect game in LLWS history — the first since 2017. Three pitchers collectively tallied 14 Ks in 18 straight at-bats to prevent Canada from reaching first base. Starter Fan Chen-Jun was the catalyst with nine strikeouts over the first four innings, including an immaculate inning (3rd) — three strikeouts on nine pitches. Chen-Jun’s heat was clocked as high as 81-mph, and he also hit a home run. He’s 12 years old!
Other LLWS Highlights
Washington Run-Rules Maine in 4 Innings (10-0)
California Hits Back-to-Back HRs to Beat Ohio (4-3)
Curacao Makes Caribbean Proud With Pitcher’s Duel Against Australia (2-1)