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Nevada Ends Hamilton West Side's LLWS Run
30 Aug
Summary
- Nevada defeated Hamilton West Side 12-2 via mercy rule.
- Carsynn Meyer, first girl in U.S. championship, hit an RBI single.
- Hamilton West Side matched its best finish with this semifinal appearance.
Nevada secured a 12-2 victory over Hamilton West Side, ending the Ohio team's bid for the U.S. championship at the Little League World Series. The game concluded early via the 10-run mercy rule. Nevada established dominance early, scoring in the first inning and widening the lead with a five-run second.
Carsynn Meyer, notably the first girl to compete in the U.S. championship game, hit an RBI single that extended Nevada's advantage. Owen Guzman was a key player for Nevada, contributing with hits and strong pitching through 3 2/3 innings.
Nevada added to its lead in the fifth inning, ultimately triggering the mercy rule. Despite the outcome, Hamilton West Side achieved its best-ever finish in the program's history, reaching the semifinals for the second time in six appearances. Ohio will play Japan in a consolation game.
