Chinese Taipei Claims Little League World Series Title in Dominant fashion
A commanding pitching performance by Lin Chin-Tse propelled Chinese Taipei to a 7-0 victory over Nevada in the Little League World series championship game on Sunday, marking the first international team to win the title as Japan’s triumph in 2017. the win caps a dominant run through the tournament for Chinese Taipei, fueled by extraordinary pitching throughout.
Chinese Taipei’s journey to the championship game in South Williamsport was characterized by consistent excellence on the mound. This trend culminated in Sunday’s decisive victory against a Nevada team that had previously secured their spot in the final with an 8-2 win over Connecticut on Saturday for the U.S. championship.
Nevada’s typically potent offense proved no match for Lin’s pitching prowess. He maintained perfection through the first four innings, facing minimal resistance. Nevada finally managed to secure their first baserunner in the fifth inning when Garrett Gallegos reached first base on a difficult infield single, but the moment proved inconsequential.
By the time Nevada broke through, Chinese Taipei had already established a 2-0 lead. A swift double play quickly extinguished any potential momentum, ending the inning without a Nevada run. Chinese Taipei then capitalized on the prospect,unleashing a powerful offensive surge in the bottom of the fifth,scoring five runs to extend their lead significantly.
Chen Qi-Sheng then took the mound to pitch a scoreless top of the sixth inning, solidifying Chinese Taipei’s victory. Lin finished his outing with five scoreless innings, four strikeouts, and allowed only one baserunner – Gallegos’ single. The performance underscored the team’s overall pitching dominance throughout the tournament.
This victory represents a significant achievement for Chinese Taipei,restoring international representation at the pinnacle of the Little League World Series.
