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Mexico participation in Little League World Series

Overview

The Liga Municipal de Tijuana, representing Mexico, began its 2026 Little League World Series campaign with a 7-1 victory over Australia. In that debut match, pitcher Jorge Fonseca recorded six strikeouts and an RBI, helping Mexico maintain a position in the winners' bracket.

Following an 8-4 loss to Nicaragua, Mexico was ultimately eliminated from the tournament by Japan. Japan secured a 3-1 win at Volunteer Stadium, led by pitcher Yunosuke Yabe, who recorded seven strikeouts. The defeat ended Mexico’s pursuit of its first Little League World Series title since 1997.

Entities

Liga Municipal de Tijuana · Jorge Fonseca · Francisco Fimbres · Australia · Japan

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japan eliminates Mexico from Little League World Series

    Japan defeated Mexico's Liga Municipal de Tijuana 3-1 in Williamsport, eliminating the Mexican team from the 2026 Little League World Series.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Mexico defeats Australia 7-1 in Little League World Series debut

    Mexico's Liga Municipal de Tijuana defeated Australia 7-1 in its 2026 Little League World Series debut in Williamsport, advancing through the winners' bracket.

Sources

canal4.com.ni · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · excelsior.com.mx · laprensadeguatemala.com · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · vanguardia.com.mx