South Dakota faces New York at 2 p.m. (CT) Saturday in a Little League World Series elimination game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. ESPN will air the contest.
South Dakota suffered a 2-1 defeat Wednesday against Florida, while New York dropped its opener Thursday versus Nevada. Follow here for live updates, analysis and commentary from Saturday's elimination game.
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South Dakota vs. New York in 2024 LLWS: Live score updates, highlights
FINAL: New York 6, South Dakota 3
Kinnick Noble drilled an RBI single in the sixth to end on a solid note. It didn't come together for Sioux Falls in Williamsport, but what a run from this group.
What an effort from New York hurler Jake Romero
Things could've went off the rails after Romero loaded the bases with nobody down to start the game. But the New York pitcher rebounded for a nice outing. Final line: 5+ IP, 2 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 6 K. Romero threw 85 pitches, 44 for strikes.
Vincent Ruggiero in to try to close it out.
Bottom 5: (New York 6, South Dakota 2)
New York adds some insurance with a swift start to open the frame. Back-to-back doubles via Jake Romero and Dean Scarangello plates one, followed by Dylan DeGaeta's RBI single. South Dakota's season slipping away now.
Final line on South Dakota hurler Griff Sommer: 4 2/3 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 0 BB, 4 K. Sommer threw 79 pitches, 54 for strikes.
Top 5: (New York 4, South Dakota 2)
South Dakota gets one back on Sam Wurth's RBI single that scored August Vortherms. A small crack from New York pitcher Jake Romero.
Bottom 4: (New York 4, South Dakota 1)
New York erupts for a big inning after two were out with nobody on. Vincent Ruggiero scores on Stephen Grippo's RBI single, then Grippo crosses home on Nicholas McLean's run-scoring knock. A double via Peter Giaccio plates McLean, followed by a Chace Curro's run-scoring single to score Giaccio. All in all, New York strings together five straight two-out hits.
Tough call went against South Dakota as well that would've stopped the bleeding.
Top 4: (South Dakota 1, New York 0)
South Dakota on the board after a wild sequence. After Kinnick Noble walked, moved to second on a wild pitch and advanced to third on a fielder's choice, Noble scores on a wild pitch after batter Luke Fenton struck out. South Dakota finally breaks through.
Bottom 3: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
South Dakota turns a nice double play, shortstop Bode Biteler to second baseman Sully Krueger, then to first baseman Ryan Henry. South Dakota hanging tough. despite the traffic.
Top 3: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
New York hurler Jake Romero settling in after a rocky first inning. He sits down South Dakota 1-2-3 with two strikeouts.
Bottom 2: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
Another pitcher's duel unfolding here. A 1-2-3 inning for South Dakota's Griff Sommer.
Top 2: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
Same as Bottom 1, leadoff single for South Dakota but nothing more. Another strikeout for pitcher Jake Romero.
Bottom 1: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
Leadoff single goes nowhere for New York. South Dakota back at the plate.
Top 1: (South Dakota 0, New York 0)
An eventful start as South Dakota loads the bases with nobody down on two walks and a HBP. But New York escapes the jam unscathed, helped by two strikeouts.
South Dakota game time today in 2024 Little League World Series
Representing the Midwest region, Sioux Falls Little League faces New York at 2 p.m. CT.
South Dakota vs. New York channel today in LLWS
South Dakota vs. New York in the Little League World Series will air on ESPN (Watch on FUBO with 7-day free trial).
South Dakota roster in 2024 Little League World Series
- No. 3 Manny Kortan (CF)
- No. 4 Tait Ready (LF/P)
- No. 5 Sully Krueger (2B/SS)
- No. 6 Kennyel Flores (2B)
- No. 9 Griff Sommer (P/LF)
- No. 10 Kinnick Noble (P/C/SS)
- No. 13 Bode Biteler (C/SS)
- No. 15 Ryan Henry (P/1B)
- No. 17 Luke Fenton (P/2B/3B)
- No. 18 August Vortherms (1B/3B)
- No. 19 Devin Cargin (P/1B)
- No. 21 Sam Wurth (RF/P)
Sioux Falls games, scores in 2024 LLWS
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Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register andHawkCentral.com. Email him atmsouthard@gannett.comor follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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