How to Watch Game 16, North Carolina vs. Japan: Stream 2025 Little League Softball World Series Live, TV Channel

Defending champion Pitt County Girls Softball Little League from Winterville, North Carolina, looks to get a step closer to another title.

The powerhouse Pitt County Girls Softball Little League of Winterville, North Carolina, has played in the last two championship games at the Little League Softball World Series and can reach the Orange Bracket championship game on Thursday night when it takes on Iwate, Japan, in a semifinal matchup. With the tournament played at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina, the state champion earns a berth in the tournament and Winterville is there for the third straight year. Iwate, meanwhile, won the Asia-Pacific Regional title to reach Greenville.

How to Watch Game 16, North Carolina vs. Japan, in 2025 Little League Softball World Series Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025

Game Time: 5 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Location: Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park

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North Carolina erupted for five runs in the top of the sixth inning on Monday to claim a 5-3 victory over Indiana. After falling behind 3-0 in the bottom of the first, Makayla Montgomery came on in relief and worked six shutout innings, allowing five hits and fanning two. Ava Wilson tied the game in the sixth with an RBI single before Avery Cash knocked in the go-ahead run and Gemma Braxton singled home an insurance tally. Wilson and Cash had two hits each in the win.

Japan, which had a first-round bye, got to the semifinals with a 6-1 win over Canada on Monday. Rinka Nozaki went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI while Yukina Osada and Aoi Hondaira had two hits each as well. Nozaki finished the game in the circle, striking out eight in three scoreless innings.

While the winner advances to Saturday afternoon’s Orange Bracket championship game, the loser gets another chance on Friday night against Indiana in the bracket’s second semifinal game.

What Time Is The LLSWS Game Between North Carolina and Japan?

The North Carolina vs. Japan game takes place on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great Little League softball action.

What Channel Is The North Carolina vs. Japan Game On?

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