Fairfield and Nevada will face off for the U.S. championship on Saturday, the winner to play for the global title Sunday in Williamsport, Pa.

Connecticut's Fairfield National is the only undefeated American team left at the Little League World Series after a come-from-behind, 7-3 win over Nevada Wednesday afternoon, an exhilarating run that has elevated several Nutmeg State youngsters to national prominence.

On Monday night, Connecticut's Fairfield squad kept its Little League World Series dream alive by defeating Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Connecticut's offense scored 10 runs in the sixth inning on Monday night to put the finishing touches on a 13-1 victory over South Dakota.