Little League World Series 2013 Results from Aug. 15

Play began Thursday at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, with Panama defeating Puerto Rico 9-4, according to ESPN. Also this afternoon, Washington State downed Texas 8-4.

Urbandale takes its first at-bat Friday in the 2013 Little League Baseball World Series. They face Delaware, the winner of the Mid-Atlantic division at 7 p.m. CDT, and if they go the distance, they’ll bring a crown home from the championship game on Aug. 25. All Little League World Series games will be broadcast on ESPN.

A fundraiser to defray families' expenses is planned for Friday at Overtime Hub, Sports and Grub, 4810 86th St., from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Read our earlier story:

Urbandale Players Score Lessons in Teamwork as They Pursue Little League World Series Championship