August 22, 2008
Dear Little League Friends and Supporters,
After more than 16,000 games played on six continents this summer, there are four teams still in the hunt for the most prestigious and sought-after title in youth sports: Little League Baseball World Series Champion.
The Little League Baseball World Series is moving into its final phase, as the field for Championship Weekend is now set.
You can catch the four semi-final games of the Little League Baseball World Series live throughout this weekend's games. All times listed are U.S. Eastern Time.
SATURDAY (AUGUST 23)
12:30 p.m. (ABC): International Championship - Japan (Edogawa Minami Little League,Tokyo) vs. Mexico (Matamoros Little League, Matamoros, Tamaulipas)
3:30 p.m. (ABC): United States Championship - U.S. West (Waipio Little League, Waipahu, Hawaii) vs. Southwest (South Lake Charles Little League, Lake Charles, Louisiana)
SUNDAY (AUGUST 24)
Noon, ESPN: Consolation Game
2 p.m., ESPN: Little League Webgems Show
2:30 p.m., ESPN: Little League Baseball World Series Preview Show
3:30 p.m., ABC: Little League Baseball World Series Championship
Of course, you also can see the games in person here in Williamsport. There is no admission charged, and parking is free as well. While tickets for seating in the stadium on Championship Weekend have been distributed, there is always room on the famous terraced hills overlooking the outfield fence - where no ticket is required.
If you make the trip, make sure you see the Little League Baseball World Series Challenger Division Exhibition game. West University Little League of Houston, Texas, will play the Tucson (Ariz.) Challenger League of Arizona District 5 in a 10 a.m. game on Saturday at Volunteer Stadium.
But if you can't make it to Williamsport, you can still own a piece of the Little League Baseball World Series by visiting the Little League Online Store!
Finally, it has been another outstanding season for Little League Baseball and Softball, thanks to the selfless service of more than 1 million Little League volunteers. Please accept our gratitude for another job well done!
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