Pearland advances in Little League World Series

The Pearland Little League champs, representing the Southwest region, defeated Cumberland, R.I., of the New England region, 6-4 in their opening round game of the Little League World Series Friday night in Williamsport, Pa.

Matthew Adams stuck out seven in 4 2-3 innings to lead Pearland.

Landon Donley earned a save in the opener for both teams, allowing a run on a fielder’s choice before getting Addison Kopack to fly out to deep right center.

Michael Groover had a two-run single for Pearland in the top of the sixth.

Pearland catcher Joshua Gabino left in the bottom of the first with an injured left hand.