California: La Mirada Junior All-Stars Win Junior League World Series in Extra Innings

In Taylor, Michigan, La Mirada’s Junior League All-Stars defeated Chinese Taipei 6-3 in 10 innings to claim the 2026 Junior League World Series title. Jaden Valdez’s three-run homer in the 10th broke a 3-3 tie and ended Chinese Taipei’s seven-year dynasty. It was the first U.S. title since 2019 and La Mirada’s first since 2003.

Team success story:

The unbeaten California squad showed elite pitching, defense, and clutch hitting against the tournament’s other remaining undefeated team, inspiring Southern California youth baseball.