Connecticut representatives Fairfield National defeated Nevada 7-3, advancing to the U.S. Championship at the Little League World Series thanks to another late-inning offensive outburst. Luca Pellegrini kept Connecticut close early on with a pair of RBI singles,

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5) — The Summerlin South Little League team took its first loss of the Little League World Series Wednesday against the Metro Division, represented by Connecticut, 7-3.

Fairfield National flexed their might against the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, winning 7-3 to advance to Little League World Series U.S. championship game.

On Monday night, Connecticut's Fairfield squad kept its Little League World Series dream alive by defeating Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Connecticut's offense scored 10 runs in the sixth inning on Monday night to put the finishing touches on a 13-1 victory over South Dakota.

The Fairfield National Little League team is 3-0 as they continue their run in the Little League World Series. This afternoon, they are taking on the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas,

The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team returns to the field Aug. 19 for its third game of the Little League World Series.

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.