Anthony Johnson Jr. through five innings vs. New Jersey: 5 IP, 1 H, 13 Ks 😯🔥 https://t.co/od7NxnXID3 Via @espn on X

What happened: Anthony Johnson Jr. struck out 13 of the 15 outs recorded. The outing came in a Little League World Series winner's-bracket game.

Why it matters: The winner remains unbeaten in the U.S. bracket and moves closer to the championship round.

By the numbers: Johnson's line through five innings: 5 IP, 1 H, 13 strikeouts. Strikeouts accounted for 86.7% of his recorded outs.

What to watch: Watch whether Johnson returns for the sixth inning and how the bracket shifts after the final out.

Sources

  • @espn