South Carolina Crushes Massachusetts in LLWS Opener

Joe Giulietti was the star of the show in South Williamsport, delivering both a grand slam and a no-hit pitching performance as the Southeast Region team from Irmo, S.C., cruised past Massachusetts 13-0 in just four innings. South Carolina built a quick 2-0 lead, then doubled it in the second on a bases-loaded wild pitch and a Preston Ware RBI single. Giulietti followed by blasting a towering shot over the left-field fence for a grand slam that broke the game wide open. They added five more runs in the third before the mercy rule came into play. On the mound, Giulietti was dominant, striking out eight in 3 1/3 innings of no-hit ball before Brody Miller closed it out. Colman Gouthro had the lone hit for the Northeast champs from Braintree, Mass., but also took the loss after allowing seven runs in just over an inning. If you love keeping up with championship-level performances across all sports, check the full sports picks sites for expert analysis and projections.

South Carolina vs. Massachusetts – Game Highlights

Japan No-Hits Czech Republic in LLWS Rout

Japan’s Tokyo representatives were nearly perfect in a 12-0, four-inning run-rule victory over the Czech Republic’s Brno team. Kensei Takeuchi struck out six of the seven batters he faced to set the tone, Ritsugu Furusato wrapped up the third, and Tensei Yazawa closed the game by allowing the only baserunner — a walk — in the fourth. Offensively, Japan wasted no time, putting up nine runs in the first 1 1/3 innings against Czech starter Serafym Ustinov. Yushi Yamamoto drove in three runs, including a two-run triple, while Taisuke Someya and Taisei Suzuki each knocked in two. Japan’s pitching staff finished the night with zero hits allowed, highlighting the program’s legendary fundamentals. For more tournament odds and scouting insights, check baseball service plays and follow how these young stars develop.

Japan vs. Czech Republic – Pitching Breakdown