The Little League World Series comes to an end on Sunday, as the boys from Jackie Robinson West in Chicago challenge South Korea’s team from Seoul in the title game of the 2014 tournament. South Korea will attempt to earn its first title since claiming back-to-back championships in 1984 and 1985, while Jackie Robinson West tries to become the first team from Illinois to win the tournament.
Little League World Series 2014 schedule for Sunday
After a 10-day whirlwind, the 2014 Little League World Series comes to an end on Sunday as the U.S. representatives from Chicago challenge South Korea to determine the best Little League team in the world.
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After a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Nevada, the U.S. champions from the Windy City have their work cut out for them in attempting to slow down a juggernaut South Korean team that walloped its opponents -- the defending champions from Japan -- 12-3 in the championship game for the international bracket. Chicago boasts some firepower, but faces an uphill battle to become the first American team since 2011’s Huntington Beach, Calif., squad to win.
The all African-American Jackie Robinson West team has galvanized viewers during its run to the U.S. championship. Outfielder Pierce Jones and first baseman Trey Honduras have provided power in the lineup, while shortstop Ed Howard has been steady defensively.
Here is the schedule for Sunday morning and afternoon. The third-place game will be shown on ESPN and the final on ABC, with both games available online via Watch ESPN:
- Las Vegas, Nev. vs. Japan; 10 a.m.Lamade StadiumESPN
- Chicago, Ill. vs. South Korea; 3 p.m.Lamade StadiumABC
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