The hosts have been playing the most. North Carolina has gone 3-0 thus far, pulling out a series of close wins over Brazil, Indiana and Japan. They have had to grind their way through the first week of the tournament, with just one win coming by more than one run.

The 2025 Little League Softball World Series semifinals will take place Saturday, with four teams vying for the opportunity to compete for the top prize in the sport. All remaining teams are American, with one of them being the returning champions.