Connecticut’s Fairfield National is one step closer to a Little League World Series title. The team advanced to the U.S. title game with a 7-3 win over the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas on Wednesday, riding strong defense, clutch hitting and a gutsy pitching performance.

The Little League World Series is complete, and while Summerlin South came up short in the World Championship, the team still has plenty to celebrate. Summerlin South represents the state of Nevada and the Mountain Region after the team made its way through local and regional tournaments before heading to Williamsport,

Summerlin South is going for the gold.The team is set to take on Chinese Tapei in the Little League World Series Championship on Sunday in WIlliamsport, Pennylv