The Jackie Robinson West All-Stars from Chicago will represent the United States in the Little League World Series championship after surviving a a tough Las Vegas team, 7-5, Saturday in South Williamsport, Pa.
#JackieRobinsonWest wins #LLWS2014 U.S. Championship!!! https://t.co/TclfE5gJsT pic.twitter.com/VsZUwf50sr
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Jackie Robinson West, champion of the Great Lakes Region, will face South Korea for the title Sunday.
Jackie Robinson West, best Little League team in the country, best sports story of the year in their city. Congratulations to a gutsy bunch. — David Haugh (@DavidHaugh) August 23, 2014
South Korea defeated Japan, 12-3, for the International championship earlier on Saturday.
Las Vegas led 5-4 after 4-1/2 innings. But in the bottom of the fifth Chicago scored three runs go to up 7-5.
Chicago would hold on in the sixth to secure the win.
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