The Braintree Little League team suffered its first loss of the summer Thursday, falling 13-0 to Irmo, South Carolina in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Braintree American Little League, representing New England, opens its World Series campaign against Irmo, South Carolina, at 3 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN. The big game marks a significant moment for the young athletes and their families, who have been in Pennsylvania since Friday.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA— Fresh off a thrilling win over defending 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary in the Southeast Regional final, Irmo LL of South Carolina cruised past Braintree LL of Massachusetts—the New England Region champion—13-0 in one-hit fashion in each team’s Williamsport opener on Thursday.