For the first time in nearly three decades, Chinese Taipei has captured Little League glory.
With a 7-0 victory over Nevada on Sunday afternoon, Chinese Taipei secured its 18th all-time LLWS championship, the most of any international team, but also its first since 1996. It was a thorough performance from manager Lai Min-Nan's squad, which claimed the title through dominant pitching, defense and a big fifth inning.
While Summerlin South LL came into Sunday vying for Nevada's first-ever championship, Chinese Taipei pitcher Lin Chin-Tse did everything he could to prevent that from happening. The flame-throwing right-hander, who had already garnered a ton of attention with his pitches of 80-plus mph, cruised through Nevada's lineup in South Williamsport.
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Chin-Tse got through four innings with a perfect game intact, and although he allowed one hit in the fifth frame, his velocity proved to be too much for the U.S. bracket's champion. Nevada finished with three hits on the day — so when Chin-Tse then came to the plate and hit a three-run triple to make it 5-0 in the fifth, that was more than enough insurance for Chinese Taipei.
Walks and wild pitches led to Chinese Taipei's early runs, but a five-run fifth frame solidified what was an all-around performance by the team. In the 38th and final matchup of the 2025 Little League World Series, it was Tung-Yuan LL from Chinese Taipei who walked away celebrating yet another title in the long history of the country's success.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the 2025 Little League World Series championship game between Chinese Taipei and Nevada. Here's what you may have missed from Chinese Taipei's victory.
Chinese Taipei vs. Nevada box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | F | |
| Nevada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | - | 7 |
Little League World Series updates, highlights from Chinese Taipei vs. Nevada
All times ET.
Final: Chinese Taipei 7, Nevada 0
5:03 p.m. — That's it! Chinese Taipei is the 2025 Little League World Series champion, defeating Nevada 7-0 in a dominant performance for Lin Chin-Tse. The pitcher went five scoreless innings, then added a three-run triple in a huge day. It's Chinese Taipei's 18th championship but first since 1996.
Chinese Taipei wins the Little League World Series Championship 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EjpFACEuvn
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) August 24, 2025
Chinese Taipei players gathered dirt from the infield after winning the Little League World Series Championship. pic.twitter.com/bxC8spwxVK
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) August 24, 2025
CHINESE TAIPEI WINS THE LLWS CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆
— ESPN (@espn) August 24, 2025
It's their first World Series title since 1996 👏 pic.twitter.com/26N3XdbpsE
5:00 p.m. — Nevada got a leadoff single, but more terrific defense from Chinese Taipei leads to a double play. They're one out away from a championship.
4:55 p.m. — With a significant advantage entering the final inning, Chinese Taipei makes a pitching change. Chin-Tse's spectacular day ends after five frames, and Chen Qi-Sheng takes over in the title matchup.
End of fifth inning: Chinese Taipei 7, Nevada 0
4:51 p.m. — Tally two more runs for Chinese Taipei on a little-league home run. Errors result in Tsai Yu-Ge making a full trip around the bases, also scoring Chin-Tse, and this game is fully broken open. Nevada finally gets its third out and will have one more chance to score at least seven runs, while Chinese Taipei is on the verge of a LLWS title.
CHINESE TAIPEI HAS BROKEN IT OPEN 😱
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 24, 2025
5 runs in the fifth and the lead is up to 7 🔥 @littleleague pic.twitter.com/mlwhMHwXp5
Chinese Taipei 5, Nevada 0
4:48 p.m. — Chinese Taipei had the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth, and Chin-Tse comes through to help himself on the mound. The pitcher smacks a triple down the left field line to clear the bases, making it 5-0. Between his 80-plus mph pitches, and some huge hits, Chin-Tse has done it all in the LLWS.
4:37 p.m. — Chin-Tse may have lost his chance at LLWS history, but he remains dominant anyway. Following his first hit allowed, the pitcher gets a double play to end the top of the fifth. Chinese Taipei will carry a lead into the final inning one way or another, and Chin-Tse will likely have an opportunity to close it out. First, the team will get another shot to add runs.
4:36 p.m. — Nevada has its first hit! Chin-Tse's perfect game and no-hit bids are over, as Garrett Gallegos gets one on the ground into left field. Whether Nevada can capitalize is another question, but they finally have something to work with.
What an effort from Lin Chin-Tse! 👏
— ESPN (@espn) August 24, 2025
He took a perfect game into the 5th inning of the LLWS Championship 😮 pic.twitter.com/vlmayL5vEF
4:34 p.m. — A smooth play from Jian Zih-De keeps the perfect game bid alive! The second baseman glides to his right, then throws out the runner at first to keep it 13 batters up, 13 down for the hard-throwing Chin-Tse.
End of fourth inning: Chinese Taipei 2, Nevada 0
4:29 p.m. — D'Ambrosio remained on the mound for Nevada in the bottom of the fourth, his final inning, but he gets the job done. A leadoff walk was D'Ambrosio's fourth, but he gets the next three batters to move the championship game to the fifth inning. Nevada has six outs remaining to make a comeback attempt or even get its first hit against Chin-Tse.
4:20 p.m. — Chin-Tse can't be stopped right now. It's been 12 batters up, 12 batters down for Nevada, with the flamethrowing right-hander coasting on the mound to protect his team's 2-0 lead. Chin-Tse has four strikeouts as well.
End of third inning: Chinese Taipei 2, Nevada 0
4:12 p.m. — Nevada gets out of the third inning with one more run allowed. However, this game is coming down to whether not they'll be able to get anything going against Chin-Tse, who hasn't allowed a baserunner through three innings. Will his dominance continue?
Chinese Taipei 2, Nevada 0
4:08 p.m. RBI SINGLE — Chinese Taipei pads its lead, as a bunt hit from Tsai Yu-Ge, plus a throwing error, allow Chen Shi-Rong to score. It's 2-0 in the LLWS title game, and runners remain in scoring position after a double into center field.
4:01 p.m. — Lin Chin-Tse is cruising through three innings, with two strikeouts and no hits allowed to Nevada. Chinese Taipei will come back to the plate after a quick top of the third.
End of second inning: Chinese Taipei 1, Nevada 0
3:55 p.m. — Walks were a problem for D'Ambrosio in the bottom of the second, resulting in one run, but he avoids further damage as Chu Tzu-Ching grounds into a fielder's choice to end the inning. Can Nevada answer?
Chinese Taipei 1, Nevada 0
3:47 p.m. WILD PITCH — Chinese Taipei takes the first lead of the game. Ho Fu-Yi walked, but on Ball 4, Luke D'Ambrosio's pitch got away from the plate. A runner comes home and sneaks in, giving Chinese Taipei an advantage.
Chinese Taipei scores first at the LLWS championship game ⚾ pic.twitter.com/kc62OT1pWW
— ESPN (@espn) August 24, 2025
3:39 p.m. — It's another 1-2-3 inning for Chin-Tse on the mound in the top of the second. Nevada's bats are quiet through two opportunities.
A reminder: Should Chinese Taipei win today, it would only add to its argument as the historically best international team at the LLWS.
CHINESE TAIPEI MY GOODNESS pic.twitter.com/rfmI0IGwzT
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) August 24, 2025
End of first inning: Nevada 0, Chinese Taipei 0
3:30 p.m. — It was an eventful bottom of the first for Chinese Taipei, but Nevada still escapes the inning in a scoreless game. Two hits and a hit batter left the bases open for Lai Yu-Han, but he flies out to center field to wrap up the first frame.
3:19 p.m. — Luke D'Ambrosio is on the mound for Nevada for the championship. His day begins by forcing a groundout from Chinese Taipei leadoff hitter Lin Chin-Tse, but catcher Tsai Yu-Ge follows it up with a single.
3:16 p.m. — They're under way in South Williamsport, as Chinese Taipei's Lin Chin-Tse shuts down the top of Nevada's lineup for a 1-2-3 top of the first.
Pregame
3:08 p.m. — Nevada gets some well wishes from a current star Las Vegas coach before first pitch:
Pete Carroll 🤝 Summerlin South All-Stars
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) August 24, 2025
The #Raiders HC kicked off his presser by wishing Nevada luck repping Las Vegas in today’s #LLWS World Series Championship vs Chinese Taipei, saying ‘the guys went crazy’ watching highlights of the boys’ run to be U.S. champions. pic.twitter.com/ItYpB3kqdx
2:58 p.m. — A look at the scene in Lamade Stadium:
Lineups being introduced as I type but here at beautiful Lamade Stadium for the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series championship. Nevada eyeing its first World Series title and Chinese Taipei making its second straight appearance. Story in @TheAthletic later #LLWS pic.twitter.com/faPXnOVcyv
— Zachary Powell, MSJ (@RealZachPowell) August 24, 2025
2:55 p.m. — The action is about to begin in Williamsport. Which squad will claim the 2025 crown?
Teams? Ready.
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 24, 2025
Field? Prepped.
Game time? NOW!#LLWS pic.twitter.com/v6mBGOfBfx
1:54 p.m. — The 2025 third-place game at the LLWS has been settled, with Connecticut taking down Aruba 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. That leaves just one game remaining, the championship between Chinese Taipei and Nevada.
Connecticut takes third place at the LLWS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/4CtuJAuEmE
— ESPN (@espn) August 24, 2025
1:53 p.m. — Chinese Taipei, meanwhile, got to the championship via a 1-0 victory over Aruba in Saturday's international title game:
Chinese Taipei defeats Aruba to win its 17th International LLWS Championship 🏆 pic.twitter.com/DuYnfl2WlK
— ESPN (@espn) August 23, 2025
1:51 p.m. — Nevada reached today's championship game by taking down Connecticut 8-2 on Saturday, claiming the U.S. title:
THE STAGE IS SET 🍿
— ESPN (@espn) August 23, 2025
Nevada and Chinese Taipei will play for a LLWS title 🏆
📺: LLWS Championship at 3:00 PM ET Sunday on ABC pic.twitter.com/F7acqr4RoW
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Chinese Taipei vs. Nevada start time
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 24
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Little League World Series' 2025 title game between Chinese Taipei and Nevada will be played at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 24.
The game will be played at Howard J Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa.
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Chinese Taipei vs. Nevada TV channel
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: "]Fubo
ABC will have the broadcast for the LLWS championship game on Sunday. Fans looking for an alternate streaming option can turn to "]Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Little League World Series rosters
Chinese Taipei
| No. | Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Height |
| 1 | Chen Yi-Reng | LF | L | R | 4' 11" |
| 7 | Muhammad Zaman | C/1B | L | R | 5'2" |
| 8 | Chu Tzu-Ching | P/LF | R | R | 5'3" |
| 10 | Tsai Yu-Ge | SS/C/P | R | R | 5'4" |
| 14 | Chen Shi-Hong | P/1B/2B | R | R | 5'5" |
| 15 | Chen Shi-Rong | CF | R | R | 5'5" |
| 16 | Liu Wei-Heng | P/RF | L | L | 5'5" |
| 17 | Jian Zih-De | 2B/RF | L | R | 5'4" |
| 18 | Lai Yu-Han | SS/P | R | R | 5'1" |
| 19 | Chang Chun-Po | 3B/P | R | R | 5'6" |
| 21 | Ho Fu-Yi | C/P | R | R | 5'7" |
| 23 | Lin Chin-Tse | P/RF | R | R | 5'8" |
| 24 | Chen Qi-Sheng | P/1B | R | R | 5'6" |
Coaches: Lai Min-Nan (Manager), Lo Cheng-Yu, Lan Chen-Yi
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Nevada
| No. | Name | Position | Bats | Throws | Height |
| 2 | Ethan Robertson | SS/P | R | R | 5'3" |
| 3 | Luke D'Ambrosio | 2B/SS/P | L | R | 5'1" |
| 4 | Brooks Fescher | CF | R | R | 5'2" |
| 5 | Dustin Greusel | C | L | R | 5'2" |
| 6 | Cutter Ricafort | RF | L | L | 5'1" |
| 7 | Cache Malan | P/2B/3B | R | R | 5'7" |
| 8 | Banks Mossler | LF/3B | R | R | 5'5" |
| 9 | Griffin Vargas | C | R | R | 5'5" |
| 10 | Mason Schutte | OF/1B | R | R | 5'6" |
| 14 | Jayden Lee | OF/P | R | R | 5'6" |
| 15 | Grayson Miranda | 1B | R | R | 5'7" |
| 19 | Garrett Gallegos | 3B/P | R/L | R | 5'5" |
Coaches: T.J. Fescher (Manager), Tony D'Ambrosio, Americo Miranda