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N.J. team featuring Staten Islander wins second game of 2026 Little League World Series

Bayonne Central Little League of New Jersey secured a second consecutive win at the 2026 Little League World Series, while Davenport Northwest of Iowa also won its opener. The two teams meet Sunday in a matchup of regional champions.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 22–23, 2026 Published 2d ago

Two Regional Champions Collide in Williamsport

The 2026 Little League World Series continues Sunday with a matchup between two undefeated regional champions: Bayonne Central Little League of New Jersey and Davenport Northwest Little League of Iowa.

Bayonne, representing the Metro Region, advanced with a 3-1 win over the Mid-Atlantic champion from West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday. The Des Moines Register reported that Davenport, the Midwest Region champion, won its opener 1-0 against Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California.

Bayonne's Strong Start

According to the Staten Island Advance, Bayonne's second win was powered by six strikeouts from pitcher Chase Klimkowski and a solo home run from centerfielder Mason Rincon — his second homer in as many games. The newspaper noted that this marks the first time since 1999 that a New Jersey team has opened its World Series run with two victories, citing NJ.com.

The Bayonne roster includes Dex Zimmerman, a student at Police Officer Rocco Laurie Intermediate School (I.S. 72) who splits his time between Bayonne with his mother and Staten Island with his father, as reported by the Staten Island Advance. The paper described Zimmerman as a key member of the squad that won the Metro Region title.

Davenport's Opener

Davenport Northwest, making Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and its first since 2022, leaned on Cooper Thissen, who recorded 15 strikeouts and hit a home run in Friday's win, the Des Moines Register reported. Iowa has never won a Little League World Series title, and the state is still seeking its first championship.

Sunday's Game

The two teams meet Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ABC, with streaming available on ESPN+ and other platforms, according to the Des Moines Register, which listed the start time as 12 p.m. CT. The Staten Island Advance also confirmed the 1 p.m. ET start.

The Little League World Series continues through Aug. 30 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Bayonne and Davenport are among the 20 teams competing in the tournament.

How each outlet told it

Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

Framing: Focuses on how to watch Iowa's team, highlighting the state's representation and viewing information; omits the opponent's details. — Informative and supportive of the local team — 'Iowa's representatives', 'state still seeking its first title' (measured, with a hint of anticipation).

Facts Included:

Davenport Northwest Little League is Iowa's representative in the 2026 LLWS
One of 20 teams in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Iowa's 16th appearance and first since 2022
Iowa has never won a LLWS title
Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday
Cooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run in the Friday win
Next game vs New York Metro Region team (Bayonne) on Sunday
Game time Sunday: 12 p.m. CT, TV: ABC, stream: ESPN+ or Fubo
List of all 20 teams in the tournament

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Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the Staten Island connection (local player Dex Zimmerman) and the team's second win; does not mention the opposing team's name or details. — Celebratory and locally proud — 'Time to get behind the Bayonne boys.'

Facts Included:

Bayonne Central Little League won 3-1 over Mid-Atlantic champion West Chester, Pennsylvania
Chase Klimkowski had six strikeouts
Mason Rincon hit a solo home run, his second homer in as many games
First New Jersey team to start 2-0 in LLWS since 1999, per NJ.com
Dex Zimmerman, a student at I.S. 72, splits time between Bayonne and Staten Island
Next game vs Davenport Northwest Little League on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Tournament runs through Aug. 30
Streaming options: ESPN+, Little League social channels, LittleLeague.org, Sling TV, Fubo TV free trial

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBayonne Central Little League won 3-1 over Mid-Atlantic champion West Chester, Pennsylvania.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimChase Klimkowski had six strikeouts in Bayonne's win.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimMason Rincon hit a solo home run, his second homer in as many games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimBayonne Central Little League is the first New Jersey team to start 2-0 in the Little League World Series since 1999, according to NJ.com.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimDex Zimmerman, a student at I.S. 72, splits his time between Bayonne and Staten Island and is on the Bayonne Central Little League roster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimBayonne Central Little League will face Davenport Northwest Little League in its next game on Sunday at 1 p.m.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC, Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Little League World Series runs through Aug. 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Staten Island Advance as of Aug 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC, Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe game between Bayonne and Davenport will be televised on ABC at 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m. ET).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimDavenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimIt marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and its first since 2022.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimIowa has never won a Little League World Series title.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimCooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run in Davenport's Friday win.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimDavenport's Friday opponent was Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California, representing the West Region.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Des Moines Register as of Aug 23, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Des Moines Register, Staten Island Advance 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-23