Fairfield was also part of the tournament’s lone one-run game so far, edging Lamar LL of Texas, 1-0, in a classic pitcher’s duel. Fairfield ace Luca Pellegrini stole the spotlight, striking out 11 and allowing just one hit in a dominant performance.

The Fairfield National team beat Richmond, Texas 1-0 in the first game of the Little League World Series Wednesday night in Williamsport, Pa.

Little League teams from around the globe entered Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 World Series champions, and the action continues on Saturday.

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.

Devlin, 72, a retired teacher and coach from Higganum, was an outfielder on the 1965 Windsor Locks team that defeated Waco, Texas 1-0, in Game 2 of the Little League World Series en route to winning the world championship, only one of four Connecticut teams to do so.

The 2025 Little League World Series has begun in Williamsport, PA as 20 teams from around the world will compete to see which Little League All-Star team is the best on the planet.

The Braintree Little League team faces a crucial game today in Williamsport, needing a win against Lamar, Texas, to advance in the Little League World Series.

Fairfield National started the Little League World Series on the right foot. Fairfield, playing as the Metro team, defeated the Southwest team, 1-0, on Wednesday night in the first game of the tournament for both teams.

The Little League team from Needville in Fort Bend County won its first four games in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 2023 before finishing fourth in the tournament. A team from Boerne also placed fourth last August.

A full history of the Little League World Series, from its origins to all the countries and states to claim a title.