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Curaçao wins 2026 Little League World Series title beating Nevada 11-2

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Curaçao claimed its second Little League World Series championship since 2004, defeating Nevada 11-2 in the title game Sunday. Juriënsly De Windt and Shardijon De Lanoi each drove in three runs to lead the offense. De Windt started on the mound, allowing two runs in three innings, while Giendry Ryan and Steven Felix combined for four strikeouts over the final three innings of dominant relief pitching.

Curaçao went undefeated in the double-elimination tournament before overcoming an early two-run deficit against the Henderson, Nevada team. The victory marked the first title for the island nation in 22 years, sparking celebrations in the outfield and infield alike. Curaçao's support extended beyond native fans as many United States spectators donned the team's signature navy blue and yellow hats throughout the week.

The win capped a remarkable run for the Pariba Little League squad from Willemstad, who finished the tournament unbeaten. Nevada, the first U.S. team to reach the championship without hitting a home run, fell short despite early runs driven in by Maddox Bryan. Jaymiëll Martina's two-run double in the fourth inning gave Curaçao the lead for good, eventually securing the championship trophy for the Caribbean nation.