Lin Chin-Tse powered China Taipéi’s Tung-Yuan team to a 3-0 victory over Mexico, hitting a first-inning solo homer and striking out nine over three scoreless innings. Swing Perfecto de Chihuahua dropped to 0-1 and will play Puerto Rico at 15:00 CDT on Saturday in a do-or-die elimination game. Venezuela’s Cardenales de Barquisimeto secured a last-minute U.S. travel exemption after initial visa denials and opened with a 5-0 shutout of Puerto Rico. The 2025 Little League World Series features 20 teams split into U.S. and international brackets, with double-elimination play continuing through August 24. All games are available live on ESPN and via streaming on Disney+, with coverage highlighting standout performances and off-field challenges.