Chinese Taipei has an identity, and they never wavered from it on Saturday afternoon against Aruba to advance to the title game at the 2025 Little League World Series.
Left-hander Liu Wei-Heng threw 5.1 brilliant innings, and right-hander Chen Qi-Sheng secured the final two outs to clinch a 1-0 victory for the team from Tung Yuan Little League in the international championship game.
A throwing error in the top of the third inning led to the only run in an incredible pitchers' duel at Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pa. Aruba threatened with runners on second and third in the bottom of the sixth, but Qi-Sheng entered and shut the door with a strikeout.
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Chinese Taipei, trying to win its record 18th Little League World Series title, will now face the winner of Connecticut vs. Nevada, who are playing in the U.S. championship game. Flame throwing right-hander Lin Chin-Tse, who reached 82 mph with his fastball earlier in the tournament, will start on the mound tomorrow for the Asia-Pacific team.
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Chinese Taipei vs. Aruba at the 2025 Little League World Series.
Little League World Series updates, highlights from Chinese Taipei vs. Aruba
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | F | |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aruba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2:52 p.m. — It's over! Qi-Sheng punches out Aruba's final batter, and Chinese Taipei is your international champion at the 2025 Little League World Series!
Asia-Pacific wins the International Championship! pic.twitter.com/m1DfBEwBdh
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 23, 2025
2:51 p.m. — A successful sac-bunt moves runners to second and third with two outs. Here we go.
2:48 p.m. — Pena Caraballo walks, and he's on first as the winning run. The drama build in the bottom of the sixth at Williamsport.
2:47 p.m. — A pitching change for Chinese Taipei. Chen Qi-Sheng is entering to try and get the final two outs.
2:45 p.m. — A passed ball moves Mercado to second, he's now in scoring position.
2:44 p.m. — Wei-Heng, still in the game, dials it up to 72 mph for a strikeout and out number one.
2:42 p.m. — Mercado starts the inning with a base hit. Aruba has the tying run on the base paths.
2:38 p.m. — Arnold Gismar Martha makes a sliding catch at shortstop to end the Chinese Taipei threat in the top of the sixth. Aruba needs one in the bottom of the frame to stay alive.
End of fourth inning: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0
1:55 p.m. — Wederfoor is coming out of the game after 3.1 innings with a runner on first. Jeter Feliciana moves from right field to the mound for Aruba.
End of third inning: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0
1:40 p.m. — Wederfoor does a masterful job of working out of the jam, limiting Chinese Taipei to just the one run.
1:33 p.m. — Chinese Taipei is on the board first, scoring on throwing error by third baseman Liam Pena Caraballo.
The first run belongs to Asia-Pacific! 😤 pic.twitter.com/AiWnkupSyD
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 23, 2025
End of second inning: Chinese Taipei 0, Aruba 0
1:22 p.m. — Chinese Taipei turns a 5-4-3 double play to end the bottom of the second. That is some unbelievable defense on a Little League field.
End of first inning: Chinese Taipei 0, Aruba 0
1:02 p.m. — After giving up a couple of hits, Wei-Heng dials it up to 75 mph to strike out Emerson Mercado and escape the jam.
12:55 p.m. — Left-hander Liu Wei-Heng blows away the first Aruba batter with a fastball, a great start for Chinese Taipei on the defensive side.
12:46 p.m. — Cayden Fraser makes a nice sliding catch in center field for out No. 1. Aruba flashes some leather early in this one.
12:45 p.m. — Jayderick Wederfoor fires a strike for Aruba, and we are underway!
12:35 p.m. — The sun is shining in Williamsport and the hill is absolutely packed to watch these Little Leaguers compete for an international title. It's one of the most incredible scenes you'll ever see in baseball.
12:10 p.m. — It's championship Saturday at the Little League World Series, with the international bracket to be settled first. Chinese Taipei takes on Aruba, and the players are ready to go at Lamade.
Hands up if you’re ready to chase glory on the international stage! ✋ pic.twitter.com/zw2pFFuRx2
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 23, 2025
What time does Chinese Taipei vs. Aruba start today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
The international side of the LLWS bracket will conclude with the final on Saturday, Aug. 23. First pitch is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET from Lamade Stadium.
What channel is Chinese Taipei vs. Curacao on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+
The international final of the 2025 Little League World Series will air live on ABC. It is the first of the three championship games that will be broadcast on the channel. Fans looking to livestream the action can go to ESPN+ or Fubo.
Little League World Series rosters
Here are the rosters for Chinese Taipei and Aruba, who are meeting for a spot in the Little League World Series championship final:
Chinese Taipei
| No. | Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Height |
| 1 | Chen Yi-Reng | LF | L | R | 4' 11" |
| 7 | Muhammad Zaman | C/1B | L | R | 5'2" |
| 8 | Chu Tzu-Ching | P/LF | R | R | 5'3" |
| 10 | Tsai Yu-Ge | SS/C/P | R | R | 5'4" |
| 14 | Chen Shi-Hong | P/1B/2B | R | R | 5'5" |
| 15 | Chen Shi-Rong | CF | R | R | 5'5" |
| 16 | Liu Wei-Heng | P/RF | L | L | 5'5" |
| 17 | Jian Zih-De | 2B/RF | L | R | 5'4" |
| 18 | Lai Yu-Han | SS/P | R | R | 5'1" |
| 19 | Chang Chun-Po | 3B/P | R | R | 5'6" |
| 21 | Ho Fu-Yi | C/P | R | R | 5'7" |
| 23 | Lin Chin-Tse | P/RF | R | R | 5'8" |
| 24 | Chen Qi-Sheng | P/1B | R | R | 5'6" |
Aruba
| No. | Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Height |
| 3 | Rylan Quandt | 1B | L | L | 4'11" |
| 4 | Josiah Koolman | OF | L | R | 4'8" |
| 5 | Emerson Mercado | C/OF | R | R | 5'6" |
| 6 | Liam Pena Caraballo | 3B | R | R | 5'2" |
| 7 | Isaac Arendsz | UTIL | R | R | 5'8" |
| 8 | Zaylon Dreischor | OF | R | R | 5'3" |
| 9 | Jeter Feliciana | UTIL | R | R | 5'5" |
| 10 | Cayden Fraser | OF | R | R | 5'7" |
| 12 | Jay-Sell Giron | 3B | R | R | 5'2" |
| 13 | Diliano Raven | SS/2B | R | R | 5'6" |
| 14 | Prinz Kingsdale | OF | R | R | 5'7" |
| 15 | Anthony Ramos | 1B | R | R | 5'10" |
| 16 | Arnold Gismar Martha | SS/P | R | R | 5'8" |
| 18 | Jayderick Wederfoor | P | R | R | 5'6" |