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Chinese Taipei won the Little League World Series, but news outlets differ on how to refer to the team, with some calling it Chinese Taipei following international conventions, and others using Taiwan, reflecting ongoing diplomatic disputes over the nation's sovereignty.
Lin Chin-Tse led Chinese Taipei to their first International championship win since 2017 with a dominant performance on the mound, pitching five scoreless innings and securing a 7-0 victory over Nevada in the Little League World Series final, marking a record 18th title for Chinese Taipei.
The 2025 Little League World Series championship features Chinese Taipei and Nevada facing off in South Williamsport, with Chinese Taipei aiming for their 18th title and Nevada seeking their first, after both teams won their respective regional finals.
Nevada won the U.S. title at the Little League World Series and will face Chinese Taipei in the final after a 4-1 victory over Connecticut; Chinese Taipei defeated Aruba 1-0 to advance to the championship game.
Chinese Taipei won the Little League World Series International Championship for the 17th time, defeating Aruba 1-0 in a pitchers' duel, and will compete in the championship game to end a 29-year drought.
Needville Little League lost to El Segundo, California, in the U.S. Championship game at the Little League World Series with a score of 6-1. They will now face Chinese Taipei for a chance at third place in the tournament. The team has been enjoying their time in Williamsport, participating in community events and maintaining pre-game rituals. Houston rapper Paul Wall sent a message of support to the Needville Little League.
Chinese Taipei's Fan Chen-Jun, a 12-year-old phenom, stole the show at the Little League World Series by throwing 3 2/3 innings and striking out nine of the 11 batters he faced, while allowing just two balls in play. His fastball reached 80 mph and his slider hit at least 70 mph. Chen-Jun also hit a two-run homer and helped lead his team to a combined perfect game, with a total of 14 strikeouts against Canada. This was the first perfect game in the LLWS since 2017 and Chinese Taipei holds the record with 17 championships.
USA Baseball has announced the 31-man roster for the 2023 Collegiate National Team, which will compete in a series of games against Chinese Taipei and Japan from June 30 to July 12. The team was selected after a training camp and features players from 24 different schools. The series against Chinese Taipei will take place in North Carolina, while the games against Japan will be held in North Carolina and South Carolina.