Connecticut’s Fairfield National is one step closer to a Little League World Series title. The team advanced to the U.S. title game with a 7-3 win over the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas on Wednesday, riding strong defense, clutch hitting and a gutsy pitching performance.

On Monday night, Connecticut's Fairfield squad kept its Little League World Series dream alive by defeating Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Connecticut's offense scored 10 runs in the sixth inning on Monday night to put the finishing touches on a 13-1 victory over South Dakota.

Fairfield National flexed their might against the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, winning 7-3 to advance to Little League World Series U.S. championship game.

The Fairfield National Little League team is 3-0 as they continue their run in the Little League World Series. This afternoon, they are taking on the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas,

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5) — The Summerlin South Little League team took its first loss of the Little League World Series Wednesday against the Metro Division, represented by Connecticut, 7-3.

Fairfield National defeated Nevada, 7-3, on Wednesday to advance to Saturday’s U.S. Championship game at the Little League World Series.

After a thrilling win over Texas on Saturday, the local stars have a quick turnaround at the Little League World Series. Follow the live updates here.