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Pitcher Ryan Harlost #19 of the Mid-Atlantic Team from New York throws to a batter from the Asia-Pacific team from South Korea in the first inning during the Little League World Series Championship Game at Lamade Stadium on August 27, 2016 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Once again, a Japanese team has advanced to the final four of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The Japanese team faces Mexico on Saturday as it seeks a spot in the finals on Sunday. Japan has won three of the past five series championships.