Chinese Taipei shuts out Nevada to win its first Little League World Series title since 1996
Lin Chin-Tse Dominates as Chinese Taipei Ends 29-Year Little League World Series Drought
For the first time in nearly three decades, Chinese Taipei is back on top of the Little League world. Behind a dazzling performance from 12-year-old ace Lin Chin-Tse, the team defeated Nevada 7-0 on Sunday to capture the 2025 Little League World Series championship.
The victory snapped a 29-year title drought for Chinese Taipei, which last won in 1996. Despite the gap, the team still holds the second-most championships in tournament history with 18—trailing only the United States. Their golden era included a remarkable streak of five straight titles from 1977 to 1981.
Lin’s Historic Performance
Lin was nearly unhittable. The 5-foot-8 right-hander retired the first 13 batters he faced and gave up just one hit over five innings. His fastball, which consistently topped 80 mph during the tournament, looked overpowering once again. At Little League’s shorter 46-foot distance, his velocity felt even more electric to opposing hitters.
But Lin didn’t just shine on the mound—he delivered at the plate, too. In the fifth inning, he crushed a bases-clearing triple that sparked a five-run rally, all but sealing the championship.
Remarkably, Sunday marked Lin’s longest outing of the tournament. Before the title game, his deepest start lasted just three innings. Even so, he had already stifled top competition, allowing only one hit in earlier wins over Mexico and Venezuela.
Nevada’s Tough Break
Nevada, making its first-ever trip to the championship game, struggled to find any rhythm against Lin. Garrett Gallegos finally broke up the perfect game with a single in the fifth inning, but his moment was short-lived. Just one pitch later, Grayson Miranda lined out and the rally was erased by a quick double play.
Chinese Taipei’s Offensive Edge
While Lin was dealing on the mound, Chinese Taipei took advantage of Nevada’s miscues. Four wild pitches and a passed ball turned into crucial runs.
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In the second inning, Jian Zih-De worked a walk and later raced home on a wild pitch.
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In the third, Chen Shi-Rong crossed the plate on a throwing error, stretching the lead.
By the time Lin’s triple cleared the bases in the fifth, the outcome felt inevitable.
A Global Baseball Moment
Chinese Taipei’s win also marked the first international championship since Japan claimed the title in 2017. For a country with such a rich Little League history, the long-awaited return to glory carried special meaning.
Summary
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Final Score: Chinese Taipei 7, Nevada 0
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Key Player: Lin Chin-Tse – 5 innings pitched, 1 hit allowed, 3-RBI triple
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Historic Note: First LLWS championship for Chinese Taipei since 1996 (18th overall)
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Opposition: Nevada’s first-ever appearance in the championship game
The Takeaway
Lin Chin-Tse’s brilliance on both sides of the ball delivered a storybook ending for Chinese Taipei and its fans. After 29 years of waiting, the island nation is once again the king of Little League baseball.
As the crowd in Williamsport erupted and Lin’s teammates mobbed him at the mound, one thing became clear: this wasn’t just a championship win—it was a legacy restored.
Little League World Series past winners list
Here is a list of the most recent champions of the event.
2024: Lake Mary, Florida
2023: El Segundo, California
2022: Honolulu, Hawaii
2021: Taylor, Michigan
2019: River Ridge, Louisiana
2018: Honolulu, Hawaii
2017: Tokyo, Japan
2016: Endwell, New York
2015: Tokyo, Japan
2014: Seoul, South Korea
2013: Tokyo, Japan
2012: Tokyo, Japan
2011: Huntington Beach, California
2010: Tokyo, Japan
Baseball fans, remember the name Lin Chin-Tse. He just wrote himself into Little League history.
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