LLWS Day 3: Photo Essay

Take in the best images from Day 3 of the Little League World Series

August 22nd, 2016
Mexico players run to meet Gael Isaac Cortez after he hit a home run against Italy during Day 3 of the Little League World Series. (Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos)Alex Trautwig/Getty Images

Day 3 of the Little League World Series was filled with win-or-go-home matchups and saw a surprising elimination of one of baseball's biggest powerhouses.
Mexico and Rhode Island survived their matchups thanks to their potent lineups and California pitcher Victor Lizarraga hurled a two-hitter to topple Texas. The big match of the day, though, featured Curacao and Japan, which saw the Caribbean region beat a perennial Little League champion, 2-1.
Take a closer look at some of the moments captured during Day 3 of the Little League World Series in this photo essay.