WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania — Curaçao delivered an impressive offensive performance Sunday, defeating the Mountain Region 11-2 at Lamade Stadium during the Little League World Series.
Mountain struck first with two runs in the second inning, but Curaçao responded in the third when Shardijon De Lanoi’s single to center field tied the game at 2-2.
Curaçao took control one inning later. Jaymiëll Martina delivered a two-run double to give the Caribbean representatives a 4-2 lead, opening the door for an offensive surge that eventually produced 12 hits and 11 runs.
De Lanoi and Juriënsly De Windt each drove in three runs, while Raymiel Antonia led Curaçao with two hits in three at-bats. Naeem Angel Coeriel drew two of the team’s six walks.
De Windt also started on the mound, allowing four hits and two runs—one earned—over three innings while striking out two. Giendry Ryan followed with 2⅓ scoreless innings of relief, surrendering only one hit and recording four strikeouts.
With the convincing 11-2 victory, Curaçao became the champions on the international stage in Williamsport.