How to Watch Game 18, Japan vs. Indiana: Stream 2025 Little League Softball World Series Live, TV Channel

The Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Community Club Little League plays for a spot in the Orange Bracket championship game against Iwate, Japan.

The Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Community Club Little League plays for a chance to reach the Orange Bracket championship game when it takes on Iwate, Japan, on Friday night at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, North Carolina. Floyds Knobs, the champions of the Central region, had a first-round bye, losing in the second round before eliminating Czechia on Tuesday and Brazil on Wednesday. Japan dropped to the second semifinal game after losing to defending champion North Carolina on Thursday night in its first chance to reach the bracket final.

How to Watch Game 18, Japan vs. Indiana, in 2025 Little League Softball World Series Today:

Game Date: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

Game Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN2

Location: Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park

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Briley Mercer struck out eight and allowed only four hits while shutting out Brazil on Wednesday in Indiana’s 2-0 victory. Reese Carroll drove in Indiana’s first run with a second-inning single while Aubrey Whittemore scooted home on an error in the third for an insurance tally. Indiana had just five hits in the win.

Japan dropped a 3-2 decision on Thursday night to defending champion North Carolina despite allowing just one hit. Rinka Nozaki allowed just one unearned run in five innings of relief in the loss. Japan took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first on an error that allowed Yukina Osada and Yuka Chida to score. North Carolina tied the game in the bottom of the first and scored the go-ahead run in the third.

The winner gets a rematch with North Carolina in the Orange Bracket championship game on Saturday afternoon while the loser is eliminated from the tournament.

What Time Is The LLSWS Game Between Japan and Indiana?

The Japan vs. Indiana game takes place on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great Little League softball action.

What Channel Is The Japan vs. Indiana Game On?

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