Florida Wins Little League World Series Championship

In an exciting finish to the Little League World Series Championship, Florida triumphed over Taiwan with a 2-1 victory in eight innings, marking Florida's first championship win in nine attempts. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the sixth, when Florida's DeMarcos Mieses tied the game with a key hit. The decisive moment came in the eighth inning, with Hunter Alexander executing a walk-off bunt that allowed Lathan Norton to score from second due to an overthrow. Taiwan initially took the lead in the first inning but could not capitalize further, ending their hopes for an 18th championship title. Florida, which had come back from a 4-0 deficit to beat Texas 10-7 in the semifinals, showcased resilience throughout the tournament. This victory caps a remarkable journey for the Florida team, representing the Southeast region, after a long absence from the championship game since 2003.