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South Dakota vs Florida 2024 LLWS Tournament Result: Live Updates

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South Dakota begins its journey to the Little League World Series at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday against Florida, representing the Southeast Region. ESPN will broadcast the opening game. Sioux Falls reached the LLWS in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with a 4-1 score in Midwest Region play.

Follow here for live updates, analysis and commentary on Wednesday's opening game.

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South Dakota vs. Florida in LLWS 2024: Live score updates, highlights

Last place 4: (South Dakota 1, Florida 0)

After loading the bases with two walks and a bunt single – South Dakota's first hit – South Dakota broke through with a two-out infield single by pitcher Ryan Henry. JJ Feliciano nearly got out of the jam with two consecutive strikeouts before scoring the RBI hit.

Top 4: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

More of the same from Ryan Henry. Another low-stress 1-2-3 frame. Now South Dakota just needs to break through offensively.

Last 3: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

A pitcher duel breaks out in Williamsport. A 1-2-3 inning for Florida. JJ Feliciano with five strikeouts in three innings.

Top 3: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

Florida opened with a double and a single, but South Dakota managed to get the relay run, grabbing Luis Calo at home for the first out. The threat ended there as Ryan Henry squirmed out. Four hits but no runs for Florida. South Dakota is still waiting for its first batter.

Last 2: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

A 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts from JJ Feliciano.

Top 2: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

Nice defensive inning for South Dakota. A running catch and a nice play off the wall prevent a double from center fielder Manny Kortan. Florida gets its second hit, but that's all.

Last place 1: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

Nice running catch by shortstop Chance Anderson to end the inning. A strikeout for Florida pitcher JJ Feliciano.

Top 1: (South Dakota 0, Florida 0)

Florida gets a hit, but nothing more after South Dakota ends the threat with a 4-6 double play after a liner. Second baseman Sully Krueger to shortstop Bode Biteler. Sioux Falls comes to bat.

Playing time in South Dakota today in the 2024 Little League World Series

Representing the Midwest region, Sioux Falls Little League will face Florida at 6:00 p.m. CT.

South Dakota vs. Florida Channel today in LLWS

South Dakota vs. Florida in the Little League World Series airs on ESPN (watch on FUBO with a 7-day free trial)

South Dakota's roster for the 2024 Little League World Series

  • No. 3 Manny Kortan (CF)
  • No. 4 Tait Ready (LF/P)
  • No. 5 Sully Krueger (2B/SS)
  • No. 6 Kennyel Flores (2B)
  • No. 9 Handle Summer (P/LF)
  • No. 10 Kinnick Noble (P/C/SS)
  • No. 13 Bode Biteler (C/SS)
  • No. 15 Ryan Henry (P/1B)
  • No. 17 Luke Fenton (P/2B/3B)
  • No. 18 August Vortherms (1B/3B)
  • No. 19 Devin Cargin (P/1B)
  • No. 21 Sam Wurth (RF/P)

Matches and results of the LLWS 2024 in Sioux Falls

You can follow Sioux Falls Little League game results live here.

Dargan Southard is a sports reporter who covers Iowa track and field for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. You can email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.

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