Japan rallies to clobber U.S. for Little League World Series title

Japan pitcher Nobuyuki Kawashima celebrates after beating Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11, to win the Little League World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pa. (Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY)

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August 30, 2015 - 7:07 pm

Japan's undefeated Tokyo squad came back from a 10-2, first-inning deficit to beat home-state Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11, on Sunday in front of more than 42,000 fans in Williamsport, Pa., in the Little League World Series championship game.

Japan eventually rallied and took a 13-11 lead through the third inning. After neither team scored in the fourth or fifth, Japan tacked on five more and never looked back.

Japan pounded out 22 hits compared to Pennsylvania's eight and outscored Pennsylvania 16-1 in the final five frames.

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