In the Little League Softball World Series second semifinal on Saturday, it was Pennsylvania that controlled the game in a 4-0 win over Oklahoma.
Behind pitcher Reagan Bills, Pennsylvania shut out Oklahoma to remain the only undefeated team in this year's tournament. Oklahoma had many opportunities with runners in scoring position but were unable to come through when it mattered.
Bills also starred on offense, as her RBI single in the third inning opened the scoring and provided the game-winning run. Pennsylvania tacked on three more runs, giving Bills enough breathing room to complete the game.
While Oklahoma got the tying run up in the sixth inning, Bills was able to close the game with her 10th strikeout. Pennsylvania advances to the Little League Softball World Series final, where the team will play Indiana, who defeated North Carolina 2-0 in seven innings in the first semifinal matchup.
The Sporting News followed live scores and highlights from the Little League World Series softball semifinals between Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
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Little League Softball World Series scoreboard
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | F | |
Pennsylvania (Mid-Atlantic) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Oklahoma (Southwest) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Little League Softball World Series results, highlights
Final: Pensylvania 4, Oklahoma 0
7:21 p.m.: Bills gets Hennah Arias swinging to end the game, and Pennsylvania is going to the Final on Sunday! Bills had 10 strikeouts during her complete game.
7:18 p.m.: After Bills gets another strikeout, she walks a batter to load the bases for the tying run with two outs in the inning.
7:14 p.m.: Camryn Helton doubles to left field, putting runners on second and third as Oklahoma hopes to produce a late rally.
7:12 p.m.: After a strikeout to lead off the inning, Reagan Bills hits a batter to put one on with one out.
7:07 p.m.: Oklahoma has three outs to score four runs to save its season.
7:03 p.m.: Mallory Bailor drops a single into right field to drive in Pennsylvania's fourth run of the game.
7:00 p.m.: Pennsylvania gets a runner on third in the top of the sixth thanks to a few Oklahoma errors.
End of fifth inning: Pennsylvania 3, Oklahoma 0
6:55 p.m.: Oklahoma gets a runner on first with a hit by pitch, but Reagan Bills is able to work around the baserunner for another scoreless inning.
6:43 p.m.: With the bases loaded, Oklahoma limits the damage by preventing any more runs to score on two fly outs. Pennsylvania has a 3-0 lead with six outs left.
6:39 p.m.: Haley Shepherd scores from third base on aground ball to shortstop, and another run scores on a Sadie Divido double to right field. Pennsylvania has taken a three-run lead in the fifth inning.
6:37 p.m.: Pennsylvania gets a runner on first to lead off the fifth inning, then Leilah Schilling-Mansour doubles to put runners on second and third with one away.
End of fourth quarter: Pennsylvania 1, Oklahoma 0
6:31 p.m.: Oklahoma is unable to push the run across home plate as Bills strands another runner at second base.
6:25 p.m.: In the bottom half of the inning, Oklahoma gets a runner on second with a single and a sacrifice bunt.
6:21 p.m.: Kennedy Fees gives Pennsylvania another runner in scoring position, this time with a double with one out in the 4th, but Harmoneigh White keeps the runner stranded by getting two outs.
End of third inning: Pennsylvania 1, Oklahoma 0
6:13 p.m.: Bills is dominating on the mound, as she strikes out two more batters en route to another 1-2-3 inning. Four of Bills' nine outs have come via strikeout.
6:03 p.m.: Pennsylvania gets a runner on second to lead off the third thanks to an Oklahoma error. Then, with two outs, Reagan Bills smacks a single to left field to drive in the first run of the game.
End of second inning: Pennsylvania 0, Oklahoma 0
5:58 p.m.: Reagan Bills completes the first 1-2-3 inning of the game to end the second inning.
5:49 p.m.: Another single for Pennsylvania gets fills first and second with two outs, but White once again strands the runners with a strikeout.
5:45 p.m.: With two outs to begin the inning, Pennsylvania gets a single to keep the frame alive.
End of first inning: Pennsylvania 0, Oklahoma 0
5:35 p.m.: Bills follows White's lead and strikes out Oklahoma to strand two runners.
5:32 p.m.: Oklahoma gets two baserunner against Reagan Bills with two outs, and it's now their turn to try and push through the first run of the game.
5:21 p.m.: Kennedy Fees' line drive goes just foul, White strikes her out to strand two runners. A big moment early in the game keeps the score tied at 0.
5:18 p.m.: Pennsylvania's Camilla Gaunt opens the game with a first-pitch double off Harmoneigh White. After getting two outs without the runner scoring, White then walks a batter to put runners on first and third.
5:03 p.m.: We are about to get underway in the second semifinal, as Pennsylvania will be up to bat first.
4:15 p.m.: Indiana defeated North Carolina in the first semifinals to advance to tomorrow's final game. Oklahoma and Pennsylvania is up next to decide the other finalist.
Little League Softball World Series start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 9
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
The second Little League Softball World Series semifinal is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. ET, but it is subject to change depending on when the first semifinal finishes.
MORE: Watch the Little League Softball World Series with Fubo
Where to watch the Little League Softball World Series
- TV Channel: ESPN 2
- Live Stream: Fubo
ESPN2 will have the broadcast of the second Little League Softball World Series after ESPN carries the first game of the day. Anyone looking for a live streaming option can also use Fubo.
Little League Softball World Series rosters
Here are the rosters for Oklahoma vs. Pennsylvania.
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Southwest Region)
Number | Player | Position | B/T |
1 | Milana Flamminio-Littlejohn | OF | R/R |
3 | Camryn Helton | 2B/OF | R/R |
4 | Maci Metcalf | P/OF | R/R |
5 | Hennah Arias | 2B/OF | R/R |
9 | Bella Hood | P/1B/OF | R/R |
10 | Jaeli Littlejohn | OF | R/R |
13 | Rylee Whited | SS/3B/C | R/R |
14 | Harmoneigh White | P/1B | R/R |
15 | Palmer Miner | C/OF | R/R |
16 | Tatum Frisby | 3B/1B/OF | R/R |
Coaching staff: Nathan Frisby, Christina Hood, Jonathan Arias (manager)
Johnstown, Pennsylvania (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Number | Player | Position | B/T |
2 | Camilla Gaunt | 2B | R/R |
5 | Aubrey Baxter | OF | R/R |
6 | Sadie Divido | 3B | R/R |
7 | Kendal Schilling | C/OF | R/R |
8 | Reagan Bills | P/IF | R/R |
9 | Kennedy Fees | SS | R/R |
12 | Mara Keefe | OF | R/R |
13 | Leilah Schilling-Mansour | OF | R/R |
15 | Haley Shepherd | P/OF | R/R |
16 | Neveah Worthington | 1B | R/R |
18 | Adalyn Hines | C | R/R |
19 | Mallory Bailor | P/IF | R/R |
Coaching staff: Rick Bills, Rick Baxter, Lester Gaunt