| Dates: | August 15–August 25 |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Champion Other: |  Eastbank Little League, River Ridge, Louisiana |
| Second Other: | Pabao Little League, Willemstad, Curaçao |
The 2019 Little League World Series was held from August 15 to August 25 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Eight teams from the United States and eight teams from around the world competed in the 73rd edition of the Little League World Series.[1] Eastbank Little League of River Ridge, Louisiana, defeated Pabao Little League of Willemstad, Curaçao, in the championship game by an 8–0 score.[2]
This was the first championship for a team from Louisiana, and in doing so, they became the first team to win the championship after losing its first game since the tournament expanded to 16 teams in .[2] With a team from Honolulu having won the championship, this was the first time U.S. teams won consecutive titles since and .[2]
Among the changes made by the Little League International Board of Directors to the rules, regulations, and policies of Little League was introduction of a rule concerning tied games. Should a game complete seven innings with the score still tied, the offensive team in each subsequent half-inning will start with a runner placed on second base. The runner is the player in the team's batting order who is scheduled to bat last in the half-inning.[3]
See main article: 2019 Little League World Series qualification. Regional qualifying tournaments were held from June to August 2019.
The draw to determine the opening round pairings took place on June 13, 2019.[4]
Teams that lost their first two games played a crossover game against a team from the other side of the bracket that also lost its first two games. These games were labeled Game A and Game B. This provided teams who were already eliminated the opportunity to play a third game. This was the last LLWS to have these games.
This consolation game is played between the runner-up of the United States championship and the runner-up of the International championship.
The Eastbank LL reached the LLWS with an undefeated record in nine games.[5] In total, their record was 15–1.
| Round | Opposition | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State Tournament | |||
| Winner's Bracket Semifinals | Lafayette LL | 16–0 | |
| Winner's Bracket Final | South Lake Charles LL | 14–0 | |
| Finals | South Lake Charles LL | 16–0 (F/3) | |
| Southwest Regional Tournament | |||
| Opening Round | White Hall LL | 11–0 (F/4) | |
| Winner's Bracket Semifinal | 4–1 | ||
| Winner's Bracket Final | 6–5 | ||
| Finals | 6–2 | ||
On August 19, 2018, it was announced that the third MLB Little League Classic would be played on August 18, 2019, at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, featuring the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates made their second appearance in the annual game, having won the inaugural Classic in 2017.[6] The game was won by the Cubs, 7–1.[7]
