SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA— Fresh off a thrilling win over defending 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary in the Southeast Regional final, Irmo LL of South Carolina cruised past Braintree LL of Massachusetts — the New England Region champion — 13-0 in one-hit fashion in each team’s Williamsport opener on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the eight remaining teams at the 2025 Little League World Series meet up for a pair of semifinal games and a pair of elimination games on the last day that will have four games taking place.

The top 20 Little League teams from around the globe enter Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 Little League World Series champions.

Thursday was the second day of the Little League World Series, with four matchups on the docket in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Below, we'll break down the day's scores, top highlights and updated bracket.

Day 5 began with a United States bracket game between Washington (Northwest region) and Massachusetts (New England). Bonney Lake, Washington edged Braintree, Massachusetts 3-2 to keep their championship hopes alive. Elsewhere, Canada scored a blowout win in the International bracket, routing Australia 12-0 in five innings.

The 2025 Little League World Series is officially off and running. Eight teams continue their quest to win it all in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday in the annual summer tournament. A new winner will be crowned in 2025, too, after last year's champion, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated in the regional round.

As Braintree players gear up for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, here's some info on their Massachusetts hometown.

The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.