Survive and advance. That’s the mission for Tuesday, Aug. 25 in Williamsport.
The Great Lakes Region champions from Hamilton, Ohio, and the Metro Region champions from Bayonne, New Jersey, meet in a win-or-go-home showdown at 7 p.m. ET in Game 28 of the 2026 Little League World Series. The winner keeps its championship dream alive. The loser heads home.
Ohio arrives with momentum after advancing through Game 22, while New Jersey is battling back after dropping Game 19 and now faces elimination pressure.
Can Hamilton keep its title chase rolling? Or will Bayonne deliver its biggest performance of the summer and extend its remarkable run?
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