“Nerves is a good thing, if you’re nervous, it’s a good thing,” said Zach Osborne, the Yard Goats’ hitting coach, who was MVP for Louisville’s championship team in 2002.

Chinese Taipei clashes with Aruba in the Little League international championship game today – Saturday, Aug. 23 – at Journey Bank Ballpark at historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The biggest difference is the number of innings played for the 12U All-Stars in the modified double-elimination tournament held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, each year.