LLWS 2026 Game 22 Recap: Great Lakes 6, Southwest 1
Ohio’s bats came alive early to power a 6-1 win over Texas and keep Hamilton West Side’s tournament alive. Josiah Infante drove in the game’s first run with an RBI single in the top of the first inning. Zach Hilton followed in the second with a two-out, two-run single to push the lead to 3-0.
Bob Frazier threw 5.2 scoreless innings on just three hits allowed, striking out four. Texas mounted a late push but could not complete the comeback, falling to 6-1. Hamilton West Side plays again Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the elimination bracket.
Infante and Hilton Stake Ohio to an Early Lead
Ohio wasted little time getting on the board. Leo Feltner reached and came around to score on a line-drive single up the middle from Josiah Infante in the top of the first inning. In the second, Jack McAdams and Walker Osborne both reached and advanced on passed balls before Zach Hilton lined a two-out, two-run single to right field, making it 3-0.
Ohio adds on late: Hamilton tacked on two more runs in the fourth inning without another hit, as Bob Frazier and Walker Osborne each scored on separate wild pitches to push the lead to 5-0. A sixth run later scored on a wild throw during a Texas double-play attempt, capping the scoring at 6-0 before Texas’s late rally.
Bob Frazier Tosses a Three-Hitter
Frazier worked out of danger repeatedly, stranding runners in the first and third innings before Texas ever found its footing. He allowed just three hits over 5.2 innings and struck out four, keeping Texas off the board until his exit. Walker Osborne came on in relief to close out the game.
Ohio strands its own chances too: Hamilton twice loaded the bases via hit batters but came up empty both times, with Infante and Xander Kinkade unable to add on. Texas starter Merritt Cude battled through traffic all afternoon, striking out four while working around Ohio’s early hits.
How the Game Unfolded, Inning by Inning
| Inning | Key Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Josiah Infante’s RBI single scores Leo Feltner. Bob Frazier strands two Texas runners to escape the bottom half. | GL 1, SW 0 |
| 2nd | Zach Hilton lines a two-out, two-run single to right field, scoring Jack McAdams and Walker Osborne. | GL 3, SW 0 |
| 3rd | Ohio loads the bases on hit batters but comes up empty. Frazier strikes out the side to strand three Texas runners of his own. | GL 3, SW 0 |
| 4th | Bob Frazier and Walker Osborne each score on separate wild pitches. | GL 5, SW 0 |
| 6th | Josiah Infante scores on a wild throw during a Texas double-play attempt. Texas mounts a late rally but manages just one run. | Final: GL 6, SW 1 |
Game 22 Box Score
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes, Ohio | 6 | TBD | TBD |
| Southwest, Texas | 1 | 3 | TBD |
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Frazier | Great Lakes | 5.2 | 3 | 4 |
| Merritt Cude | Southwest | TBD | TBD | 4+ |
| Key Hit | Player | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBI Single | Josiah Infante | Great Lakes | Scored Leo Feltner in the top of the 1st |
| 2-Run Single | Zach Hilton | Great Lakes | Two-out line drive to right, scored two in the 2nd |
Next Games for Great Lakes and Southwest
Ohio’s path forward: Hamilton West Side Little League stays alive after backing up its pitching with early offense. Ohio must now win out through the elimination bracket to reach the U.S. championship game. Texas’s tournament run comes to a close after falling short of a six-run comeback.
Conclusion
Ohio beat Texas 6-1 in Game 22 of the 2026 LLWS to stay alive in the elimination bracket. Josiah Infante and Zach Hilton drove in the early runs while Bob Frazier tossed 5.2 scoreless innings on a three-hitter. Texas mounted a late rally but managed just a single run.
Hamilton West Side plays again Tuesday at 7 p.m. as it continues its run through the elimination bracket. Texas’s tournament comes to a close after the loss. Ohio’s pitching staff has now delivered strong outings in back-to-back elimination games.
