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Martina’s 12 Ks Lift Curaçao over Japan and Into Little League Baseball World Series Championship
Jaymiell Martina struck out three straight batters as Curaçao improved to 2 wins over Japan and advanced to the championship game.
- On Saturday, Curaçao defeated Japan 4-0 to secure a spot in the Little League World Series championship game at Lamade Stadium. Pitcher Jaymiell Martina struck out 12 batters over 5.2 scoreless innings.
- Curaçao built a 3-0 lead in the third inning using small-ball tactics—bunts paired with four Japanese throwing errors. The team has outscored opponents 23-3 throughout the tournament.
- During his 5.2-inning outing, Martina threw 87 pitches, allowing only two hits before manager Railison Gijsbertha removed him. He maintained dominance alongside closer Giendry Ryan after their previous no-hit performance.
- Curaçao advances to the LLWS championship game on Sunday, where they face the winner of the United States bracket. The U.S. final is scheduled for later Saturday between Nevada and Ohio.
- This appearance marks the fourth time in six tournaments that a team from Willemstad, Curaçao, has reached the world championship. The island seeks its first title since defeating Thousand Oaks, California, in 2004.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Martina’s 12 Ks lift Curaçao over Japan and into Little League Baseball World Series championship
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Jaymiëll Martina struck out 12 batters, added an an RBI double and Curaçao defeated Japan 4-0 on Saturday to advance to the Little League Baseball World Series Championship for the sixth time in the nation’s…
·Toronto, Canada
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Rutland Herald+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Martina's 12 Ks lift Curaçao over Japan and into Little League Baseball World Series championship
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Jaymiëll Martina struck out 12 batters, added an an RBI double and Curaçao defeated Japan 4-0 on Saturday to advance to the Little League Baseball World Series Championship for the sixth time in the nation’s…
Little League World Series final score, results: Jaymiell Martina guides Curacao over Japan for 2026 international title
Curacao will play for the 2026 Little League World Series World Championship. Here's how Jaymiell Martina led his team over Japan in Saturday's International Final in Williamsport.
·Charlotte, United States
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