The diamond is hot in Easley, South Carolina. The 2026 Senior League Baseball World Series is officially underway, and we are deep into the pool-play grind. With bracket spots locking up and a tropical weather threat looming, you need the full broadcast rundown and the latest scores right now. The bats have been explosive - 14 home runs in just three days - and the intensity is ramping up as teams fight for semifinal positioning.
We’ve got everything you need to catch every single pitch from the J.B. "Red" Owens Sports Complex, from today’s slate all the way to the championship crown on Saturday night. No cable subscription required for most of the action - just a hungry appetite for youth baseball at its finest.
Today's Must-Watch Slate (Wednesday, Aug. 5)
We are entering the home stretch of pool play, and Wednesday is stacked with serious implications. Three teams have already punched their tickets to the semifinals, but positioning matters. Here is the full schedule for today, with all times in ET. Every game is streaming live and free on LittleLeague.org and the Little League Baseball app - no cable login required.
| Time (ET) | Pool | Matchup | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | International | Latin America (PR) vs. Asia-Pacific (Taiwan) | Taiwan clinched; PR fighting to stay alive |
| 1:00 PM | U.S. Pool B | West (CA) vs. Southeast (TN) | Southeast looks unstoppable at 2 - 0 |
| 4:00 PM | U.S. Pool A | Northwest (ID) vs. Midwest (IA) | Both 0 - 2; loser is eliminated |
| 7:00 PM | U.S. Pool B | Host (Easley, SC) vs. Mid-Atlantic (MD) | Electric night crowd; host needs a W |
- 10:00 AM ET - International Pool: Latin America (Puerto Rico) vs. Asia-Pacific (Taiwan)
- The Skinny: Taiwan is riding high at 2 - 0 with a ridiculous amount of pop in their bats (5 home runs so far). Puerto Rico needs this win to keep their title hopes alive after a narrow 4 - 3 escape against Italy.
- 1:00 PM ET - U.S. Pool B: West (California) vs. Southeast (Tennessee)
- The Skinny: The Southeast squad is looking unstoppable. They're 2 - 0 and just hammered a mercy-rule victory on Tuesday. This is their biggest test yet against a physical West team.
- 4:00 PM ET - U.S. Pool A: Northwest (Idaho) vs. Midwest (Iowa)
- The Skinny: This is a potential elimination game. Both teams are sitting at 0 - 2 and are desperate to get into the win column to avoid an early exit. Expect high emotion and must-win energy.
- 7:00 PM ET - U.S. Pool B: Host (Easley, SC) vs. Mid-Atlantic (Maryland)
- The Skinny: The home crowd will be electric under the lights. The host squad needs a win to keep pace in the pool and avoid a tricky tiebreaker scenario. Maryland is scrappy and can’t be overlooked.
📊 14 total home runs through Aug. 5 - Asia-Pacific leads with 5 bombs; Southeast has 4, and the long ball is deciding close games.
Scores, Standings, and the Road to the Championship
The tournament has been a fireworks show through the first three days. The pitching has been sharp in spots, but the offense is clearly ahead. Here is the state of play as we hit the halfway mark.
Recent Results (Tuesday, Aug. 4)
- U.S. Pool A: Southeast (TN) handled Northwest (ID), 8 - 3.
- U.S. Pool A: Southwest (TX) took down Midwest (IA), 6 - 2.
- International Pool: Asia-Pacific (Taiwan) mercy-ruled Canada (Ontario), 12 - 1 in five innings.
- International Pool: Latin America (PR) squeaked past Europe-Africa (Italy), 4 - 3.
Undefeated and Clinched Three teams are rolling at 2 - 0 and have already clinched a spot in the Friday semifinals: Asia-Pacific, Southeast (Tennessee), and Southwest (Texas). Keep an eye on them to see if they can secure the top seed for a more favorable semifinal matchup.
