Hastings wins first game at Little League World Series

The Hastings, Neb. baseball team won its Little League World Series opener over New Jersey, 5-2, on Thursday in Williamsport, Pa.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (KLKN) — The Hastings, Neb. baseball team won its Little League World Series opener over New Jersey, 5-2, on Thursday in Williamsport, Pa.

Hastings jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning.

Kowen Rader led the way with two RBI and closing the game on the mound.

Nebraska will face Hawaii on Sunday at 10 a.m on ESPN.