The Braintree Little League team stays alive in the tournament, beating Texas 7-3 in a crucial must-win game. After a tough loss to Irmo, South Carolina, Braintree’s 12-year-olds were determined to bounce back in their second game of the series.

And making up an early lead, only to give it back to their opponents from the Northwest, Braintree had a chance to go ahead again late in the game, with two runners in scoring position. But a heads-up throw from the Bonney Lake pitcher foiled a Braintree attempt to steal home,

After a thrilling win over Texas on Saturday, the local stars have a quick turnaround at the Little League World Series. Follow the live updates here.

The 2025 Little League World Series continues on Saturday, Aug. 16, and the boys from Braintree, Mass. will play an elimination game. If they win, they will play another game on Sunday, Aug. 17.