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When does the 2016 Little League World Series start?

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Aug 30, 2015; Williamsport, PA, USA; Japan Region players celebrate after beating the Mid-Atlantic Region 18-11 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2015; Williamsport, PA, USA; Japan Region players celebrate after beating the Mid-Atlantic Region 18-11 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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When will the 2016 Little League World Series begin?

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The Little League World Series is always a staple of the late summer. The best Little League baseball teams from all around the world come to Williamsport, PA to compete against each other. There are multiple representatives from the United States, and countries like Japan and Canada usually involved. Teams are made up of mostly 11 and 12-year-olds.

2015’s Little League World Series saw Tokyo, Japan defeat Lewisberry, PA in slugfest, with the final score 18-11. Japan is always around as one of the best teams in the tournament, so will they make a splash again in 2016?

As for the 2016 version, this will start on Thursday, August 18 and continue until Sunday, August 28. This is the 70th edition of the yearly tournament. United States Regional games are ongoing, with the winners earning a berth into the Little League World Series. However, international teams have already been set. This will see South Korea, Sydney, Australia, Canada, Curacao, Italy, Japan, Panama, and Mexico all be part of the 10-day event. Japan may come into this as the favorite to come out of the international group of teams.

The Little League World Series will begin soon, and should be an anticipated event for the rest of August. One team will walk out as champions for 2016, but who will stand out when it’s all over on the 28th?

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