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Hamilton West Side plays Iowa in Little League World Series | Live

A trip to the U.S. finals is on the line as Ohio plays Iowa in the Little League World Series. Follow along for live updates.

Hamilton West Side is preparing for its fourth consecutive game in four days, this time facing Iowa in the Little League World Series finals. Due to impending bad weather, the opening pitch was set to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, allowing the Ohio team just under 12 hours to recover from their previous victory against Alabama.

This morning's game will be televised live on ESPN at 9 a.m., with a repeat airing at its original time of 7 p.m. Ohio has won four consecutive elimination games and has been particularly dominant in their recent performances. On the other side, Iowa has relied on their lethal pitchers, with ace pitchers Cooper Thissen and Anthony Johnson Jr. currently unavailable for Thursday's game.

Ohio's offense has been the team's standout feature, hitting two extra-base hits throughout the World Series while being the highest-scoring team in the competition. Iowa's offense still poses a threat, with both Thissen and Johnson Jr. having hit home runs during the tournament. Caleb Erwin has contributed with a 5-7 batting average and two RBIs.

For live updates on Ohio's clash with Iowa, tune in for the game on ESPN.

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