Overview

• Japan defeated Mexico 6-0, sparked by Tensei Yazawa’s three-run homer and 5.1 shutout innings with eight strikeouts from Yushi Yamamoto.
• Four teams remain unbeaten: Fairfield, Connecticut (Metro); Las Vegas, Nevada (Mountain); Barquisimeto, Venezuela (Latin America); and Taipei (Asia-Pacific).
• Venezuela beat Japan 4-0 on Monday behind Juan Reyes’ complete-game three-hitter with nine strikeouts, extending a tournament run of no runs allowed.
• Nevada edged South Carolina 1-0 in seven innings, Chinese Taipei topped Aruba 4-0, and Connecticut routed South Dakota 13-1 to stay in the winners’ bracket.
• Elimination winners advance to Wednesday’s games for a shot at the bracket finals, with all action airing across ABC/ESPN platforms and streaming on ESPN+ and services such as Fubo.