Fairfield, Connecticut pulled away late on Monday, sending Sioux Falls to the loser’s bracket with a 13-1 win. South Dakota ...

Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game​ of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.

Fans gathered at watch parties across Connecticut to cheer on the hometown champs, who beat two other teams in the runup to Monday night's game.