Chris VinelDaytona Beach News-Journal
Aug. 3, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET
- Lake Mary, Florida, defeated Snohomish, Washington, 14-0 in its first game of the Little League Softball World Series.
- Lake Mary’s next game is against Bologna, Italy, on August 3 at 3 p.m. ET.
- The tournament is taking place in Greenville, North Carolina, and games are being broadcast on ESPN2.
That was quite the first impression.
In its debut outing in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, Lake Mary, Florida, crushed Snohomish, Washington, 14-0 in four innings on Aug. 2 in Greenville, North Carolina.
Now, it’ll look for a repeat against Bologna, Italy, on Aug. 3. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park. The game will air on ESPN2.
Lake Mary wasted no time against Snohomish. It posted five runs in the top of the first inning and added five more in the second to create a 10-0 advantage.
Overall, Lake Mary finished with 12 hits. Catcher Avery Little contributed three of those in three at-bats.
Meanwhile, Snohomish mustered only two hits and four baserunners off Lake Mary pitcher Chloe Cheek. She struck out seven batters, including three in the third inning.
Bologna did not play Sunday. Monday’s matchup will be its opener in the 12-team bracket.
Here’s what to know about today’s game, including time, TV and streaming info:
When is Lake Mary Little League World Series softball game today?
- Date: Monday, Aug. 3
- Start time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park (Greenville, North Carolina)
What channel is Florida Little League Softball World Series game on today?
Lake Mary softball Little League World Series schedule
Here’s a look at Lake Mary’s tentative schedule at the beginning of the 2026 LLSWS. All times Eastern.
- Sunday, Aug. 2: Lake Mary, Florida defeated Snohomish, Washington 14-0
- Monday, Aug. 3: Bologna, Italy vs. Lake Mary, Florida | 3 p.m. | ESPN2
- Tuesday, Aug. 4 (if FL loses to Italy): Lake Mary, Florida vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN2
- Thursday, Aug. 6 (if FL beats Italy): Lake Mary, Florida vs. TBD | 1 p.m. | ESPN
Little League Softball World Series bracket
See Lake Mary’s potential path to the championship in the 2026 Little League Softball World Series bracket.
Little League Softball World Series schedule 2026
Here are the games on the schedule today at the Little League Softball World Series. Check out the complete schedule. All times Eastern:
- 9 a.m.: Repentigny, Quebec vs. Clayton, North Carolina (Purple bracket) | ESPN2
- Noon: Guayama, Puerto Rico vs. Sangō, Japan (Orange bracket) | ESPN2
- 3 p.m.: Bologna, Italy vs. Lake Mary, Florida (Purple bracket) | ESPN2
- 6 p.m.: Helotes, Texas vs. TBD (Purple) | ESPN2
- 9 p.m.: Bristol, Connecticut vs. Owensboro, Kentucky | ESPN2
Where is Lake Mary, Florida?
Lake Mary is a suburban city in Central Florida’s Seminole County, about 20 miles north of Orlando. In 2024, the team from Lake Mary became the first Florida team to win baseball’s Little League World Series.
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