2021 Little League World Series

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2021 Little League World Series
Dates August 19–
August 29
Teams participating 16 (US-based only)
Champion Michigan Taylor North Little League, Taylor, Michigan
Runner-up Ohio West Side Little League, Hamilton, Ohio

The 2021 Little League World Series was held from August 19 to August 29 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was limited to US-based teams only.[1] The most recent prior edition of the tournament contested without international teams had been 1975. Taylor North Little League of Taylor, Michigan, defeated West Side Little League of Hamilton, Ohio, in the championship by a 5–2 score. It was the first championship for a team from Michigan since 1959.[2]

On August 13, it was announced that tickets would not be distributed to the public due to concerns over the Delta variant, with spectators limited to invited friends and family of teams, and other high-level supporters.[3]

Teams

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Main article: 2021 Little League World Series qualification

The 16-team field consisted of the top two teams from eight regional tournaments, contested during July and August.[1]

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Tournament bracket namesakes, Hank Aaron (top) and Tom Seaver
United States
Region Regional winner Regional runner-up
Great Lakes Region Michigan Taylor, Michigan
Taylor North Little League		 Ohio Hamilton, Ohio
West Side Little League
Mid-Atlantic Region Pennsylvania Oaks, Pennsylvania
Upper Providence Little League		 New Jersey Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River East Little League
Midwest Region Nebraska Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings Baseball Little League		 South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls Little League
New England Region New Hampshire Hooksett, New Hampshire
North Manchester–Hooksett LL		 Connecticut Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester Little League
Northwest Region Washington (state) Sammamish, Washington
Eastlake Little League		 Oregon Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego Little League
Southeast Region Tennessee Nolensville, Tennessee
Nolensville Little League		 Florida Palm City, Florida
Martin County North Little League
Southwest Region Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Little League		 Texas Abilene, Texas
Wylie Little League
West Region Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu Little League		 California Torrance, California
Torrance Little League

The eight teams appearing on a grey background were placed in the Tom Seaver championship bracket, while the other eight teams were placed in the Hank Aaron championship bracket.

Ella Bruning of the team from Abilene, Texas, became one of the few girls who have competed in the Little League World Series.[4]

Results

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Main article: 2021 Little League World Series results

The draw to determine the opening round pairings took place on June 18, 2021.[5]

Hank Aaron championship

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Tom Seaver championship

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Consolation game

Consolation Game[6]
   
August 29 – Lamade Stadium
  South Dakota  0
  Hawaii  5

World Championship

The championship game was a rematch of the Great Lakes regional final during the qualification stage, which was won by Michigan, 9–1.[7][8]

World Championship[9]
   
August 29 – Lamade Stadium
  Ohio  2
  Michigan  5
2021 Little League World Series Champions
Michigan
Taylor North Little League
Taylor, Michigan

Champions path

The Taylor North LL reached the LLWS with an undefeated record in seven games.[10] In total, their record was 16–1, with their only loss coming to Hawaii in the third round of double-elimination play in South Williamsport.[11]

Round Opposition Result
Michigan State Tournament
Quarterfinal Round Western LL 9–1
Semifinal Round Bay City Southwest LL 4–2
Championship Game Roosevelt Park LL 9–2
Great Lakes Regional Tournament
Winner's Bracket Opening Round Wisconsin Elmbrook National LL 10–0 (F/5)
Winner's Bracket Semifinal Indiana Brownsburg LL 9–1
Semifinal Illinois Hinsdale LL 10–0 (F/5)
Finals Ohio West Side LL 9–1

2021 MLB Little League Classic

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Main article: 2021 MLB Little League Classic

The MLB Little League Classic game at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in nearby Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was played on August 22 between the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels.[12] Cleveland won the game, 3–0.[13] The fourth edition of the Classic to be played, it became the first edition contested between American League teams, after the 2020 game scheduled between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[14]

References

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External links

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