(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Little League Softball World Series 2025: Day 2 Highlights and Scores from Greenville, North Carolina
The excitement continued on Monday, August 4, as Day 2 of the 2025 Little League Softball World Series unfolded at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina. With four thrilling matchups on the schedule, young athletes from across the globe showcased their skills in front of enthusiastic fans.
After an action-packed opening day, the second day saw more competitive games, clutch performances, and unforgettable moments. The winning teams from Monday earned a well-deserved day of rest on Tuesday, August 5, while the teams that fell short will now prepare for high-stakes elimination games.
Day 2 Results – August 4
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Game 5 (Orange Bracket): North Carolina 5, Indiana 3
The host team from Pitt County, NC delivered another comeback win, thrilling the home crowd as they overcame the Central Region team from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. -
Game 6 (Purple Bracket): Oklahoma 2, Florida 1
In a tight battle between the Southwest and Southeast regions, the team from Tulsa, Oklahoma edged past Lake Mary, Florida in a one-run game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. -
Game 7 (Purple Bracket): Pennsylvania 9, California 0
Reagan Bills from Johnstown, Pennsylvania was the star of the day, striking out double-digit batters and helping the Mid-Atlantic Region team secure a dominant shutout win over the West Region’s squad from Westchester-Del Rey, California. -
Game 8 (Orange Bracket): Japan 6, Canada 1
Iwate, Japan picked up their first-ever win at the Little League Softball World Series, defeating the team from Repentigny, Quebec in impressive fashion.
Game Highlight: Japan vs. Canada
Japan’s Rinka Nozaki was brilliant on the mound, striking out the side in the top of the sixth inning to seal the 6-1 victory. Despite giving up two walks, Nozaki held her composure, fanning three batters to end Canada’s comeback hopes. With this win, Japan moves on in the winner’s bracket, while Canada faces an elimination matchup against Latin America’s representative from São Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday.
Key Moments from Japan’s Victory
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Hot Start:
Japan struck early with Yukina Osada leading off the first inning with a double, eventually scoring on a passed ball. -
Pitching Duel:
Canada’s Arielle Prescott worked out of multiple jams to keep her team in the game, including escaping a bases-loaded threat in the second. -
Canada Fights Back:
Canada scored in the third and had two runners in scoring position, but couldn’t capitalize. Japan responded with three runs of their own in the bottom half to take control. -
Closing it Out:
Japan padded their lead with a key hit from Soyoka Horiuchi and kept their defense strong in the final innings to secure the win.
What’s Next?
With a rest day ahead, the winning teams will prepare for their next matchups in the winner’s bracket, while others face elimination. Fans can follow all the action throughout the week as teams continue their journey toward the Little League Softball World Series Championship.
Stay up to date with scores, highlights, and upcoming matchups by visiting the official tournament website or checking back here for daily updates.
