Fairfield exploded for five runs in the top of the fifth inning to beat Hawaii in the Little League World Series.

Honolulu Little League team loses 5-1 to Connecticut in the LLWS opener, breaking their streak of strong starts.

The Little League World Series begins Wednesday with four games across the U.S. and international brackets. Games will be presented across ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

Hawaii couldn’t pass its first test at the Little League Majors (ages 9-12) World Series on Friday at Williamsport, Pa. Hawaii’s inability to come up with clutch hits and a rough fifth inning contributed to a 5-1 loss to Connecticut. The West Regional champion stranded eight runners and also had two runners thrown out at the plate.

Lamar Little League from Richmond lost its World Series opener to Connecticut 1-0, and will now face the loser of today’s game between Irmo, South Carolina and Braintree American in an

The Venezuelan team, which needed a special exemption from the U.S. State Department after visas were initially denied, wins its opener, 5-0. Connecticut pitcher Luca Pellegrini outduels Texas’

Once Braintree American's Frankie Fasoli slid into home to send the team to the Little League World Series the team's parents had to start planning.

Indiana and Pennsylvania will compete in the Little League Softball World Series after Saturday's wins. Highlights from the semifinals: