The Little League World Series is a time-honored tradition that brings together the best young baseball players from around the world. On August 24th, 2019, the Cuban team was no-hit by Japan in a 1-0 loss in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Cuban team was the first to represent their country in the Little League World Series since 1999. They had a strong showing in the tournament, winning two of their four games. However, they were unable to overcome the Japanese team, who had a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament.
The game was a pitcher’s duel, with both teams only allowing one run. The Japanese team scored their lone run in the fourth inning on a wild pitch. The Cuban team had their chances, but were unable to capitalize on them. They had runners on base in the fifth and sixth innings, but were unable to get a hit to drive them home.
The Japanese team was led by their ace pitcher, Yuta Shimizu. He threw a complete game no-hitter, striking out ten batters and walking none. It was an impressive performance that helped the Japanese team secure the victory.
The Cuban team put up a valiant effort, but were unable to overcome the Japanese team’s strong pitching. It was a disappointing end to their Little League World Series run, but they should be proud of their accomplishments. They showed that they can compete with the best teams in the world and have a bright future ahead of them.
