Tennessee, Mexico, Taylor and Italy open play 1-0 and advance to Monday’s second round of play. Game recaps follow:WISCONSIN VS. TENNESSEE – Murfreesboro Little League, the Southeastern Regional champion, opened the 2026 Junior League World Series Tournament with a bang during a 10-4 victory over Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Taylor also reached base later in the frame and ended up scoring on a bases loaded walk to Asher Jeong. The very next inning, Taylor doubled its lead to 4-0. ITALY VS. AUSTRALIA – The last team to open the 2026 Junior League World Series with a victory on Sunday, August 9, was Emilia Romagna Little League of Bologna, Italy.