The Opening Ceremonies of the Little League World Series got underway at 9 a.m. MDT in Wlliamsport. Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Paul Molitor threw out the first pitch. Mexico and Chinese Taipei play the first game of the LLWS at 11 a.m. MDT at Volunteer Stadium. South Dakota and Montana open the United States bracket at 1 p.m. MDT at Lamade Stadium.

(Photos Sam Hurst/IDS)