Dates August 15–
August 25 Start date 2013 | Teams participating 16 | |
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Champion Musashi-Fuchū Little League
Tokyo Runner-up Eastlake Little League
Chula Vista, California Similar 2012 Little League World Ser, 2014 Little League World Ser, 2015 Little League World Ser, 2016 Little League World Ser, 2013 World Series | ||
2013 little league world series highlights
The 2013 Little League World Series was held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania from August 15 until August 25. Eight teams from the United States and eight from throughout the world competed in the 67th edition of this tournament. The Musashi-Fuchū Little League of Tokyo, Japan defeated the Eastlake Little League of Chula Vista, California 6–4 in the championship game. For the country of Japan, this was their ninth LLWS championship overall, second consecutive, and the third in four years. This was the last World Series to feature players born in the 20th century.
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Tournament changes
It was announced on August 29, 2012 that three of the eight international regions had been realigned. The results of the realignment included Australia having its own region, meaning that the national champion of that country would be given a berth into the Little League World Series. Also, teams from Middle Eastern countries (except Israel and Turkey) would compete to qualify with teams in the Asia-Pacific Region to form the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region. Teams from Africa would compete to qualify with teams from Europe to form the Europe and Africa region.
Results
The drawing to determine the opening round pairings took place on June 13, 2013.
Crossover games
Teams that lose their first two games get to play a crossover game against a team from the other side of the bracket that also lost its first two games. These games are labeled Game A and Game B.
Consolation game
The consolation game is played between the loser of the United States championship and the loser of the International championship.
No-hitter
Grant Holman of the Eastlake Little League (Chula Vista, CA) tossed a No-hitter in the sixth game against Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Champion's path
The Musashi Fuchū LL reached the LLWS by winning all eight of their Tokyo and national tournament games. In total, they went undefeated with a 13–0 record.