In the end, Texas East won the six-inning Little League game 9-4. Texas East will proceed to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., which runs from Aug. 17 to 28.

Stella Weaver, the only girl playing in the Little League World Series this year, singled, scored a run and was hit by a pitch, helping Tennessee to an 8-1 win over Rhode Island on Friday.