Martina's 12 Ks lift Curaçao over Japan and into Little League Baseball World Series championship

Curacao’s Jaymiell Martina (16) tips his cap after reaching his pitch count limit during the sixth inning of the International Championship baseball game Japan at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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