LAKE MARY, Fla. — Lake Mary wins the Little League World Series vs Chinese Taipei 2-1 in extra innings.
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Florida has won the Little League World Series for the first time, after failing in eight previous attempts.
Chinese Taipei took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning.
Lake Mary, down to their final out in the sixth inning, tied the game on a bloop single.
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In the bottom of the eighth inning, Lake Mary laid out a bunt to advance the runner from second to third base.
The Chinese Taipei pitcher overthrew the ball, and the winning run scored.
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