Chinese Team Edges Out Hong Kong in Asia-Pacific Tournament, Japan Crushes New Zealand 28-1
The 2025 Little League Baseball (LLB 50/70) Asia-Pacific and Middle East qualifying tournament ignited today in Taiwan, with the Chinese team narrowly defeating Hong Kong 2-0 on just two hits. Pitcher Lin Jie-feng secured the win by finishing the final inning with three consecutive outs.
In the match against Hong Kong, the Chinese team overcame multiple scoring threats, with Lin Meng-kuan and Li Zi-teng contributing to the scoreboard. Despite Hong Kong reaching base seven times, they failed to capitalize on these opportunities.
In another game, Japan showcased their power by defeating New Zealand with an impressive 28-1 score, ending the match early. The Japanese lineup recorded 21 hits, scoring all 28 runs by the fifth inning.
