Toms River Girls Softball Wins Must‑Win Game Over Bristol at Little League World Series

The Toms River Girls, representing the Mid‑Atlantic region, opened the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina with a 4‑1 loss to the Asia‑Pacific champions from Japan. The following day they faced the New England champion from Bristol, Connecticut in a must‑win matchup. Toms River rebounded emphatically, defeating Bristol 13‑3 to stay alive in the tournament. The victory sets up a rematch with Japan on Wednesday, August 5, at 10 a.m., broadcast on ESPN 2.

The series features teams from the United States, Japan and the Asia‑Pacific region, with games scheduled in Greenville amid a forecast of rain that prompted an early start on the opening day.