The game was originally slated to get underway at 3 p.m., but lightning in the area spurred a weather delay that halted the Czech Republic vs. Australia matchup with one out in the top of the third inning as Australia holds a 5-1 lead. Massachusetts vs. Texas will get underway when that game concludes.

The elimination matchups begin Saturday afternoon at the 2025 Little League World Series with four games on the docket where winners remain in contention and losers go home.