Pennsylvania triumphs in the Little League Softball World Series with a 1-0 win against Indiana, spearheaded by Reagan Bills.
Reagan Bills, a 12-year-old from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was the standout performer in her team's thrilling 1-0 victory against Floyds Knobs, Indiana in the 2025 Little League Softball World Series. Bills showcased her exceptional two-way abilities, pitching a complete-game one-hitter with 7 strikeouts and driving in the game-winning run with two hits[1][2][4].
Bills' dominance on the mound was evident throughout the tournament. She pitched 30 shutout innings, not allowing an earned run, and struck out 50 batters, including notching her 50th strikeout while working her way out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of the final[2].
Offensively, Bills provided the critical moment in the fourth inning, driving in the only run of the game with a double that scored Sadie Divido[2]. Her leadership and composure under pressure were instrumental in Johnstown's success, with team officials acknowledging that having a "dominant pitcher" like her gave the team a strong chance to win, and the other girls rallied around her performance[1].
The game was a tense affair, with Indiana's Briley Mercer also pitching well, allowing 4 hits with 8 strikeouts[3]. The championship was secured with the 1-2-3 sixth inning, with Aubrey Baxter catching a soft pop-up in left field[1][2][5].
Johnstown's victory marks the second time a team from Pennsylvania has won the Little League Softball World Series since 1978[1][2], and it came on Sunday, bringing an end to a 43-year drought for the state. The game ended with a score of 1-0 in favour of Pennsylvania[1].
[1] - https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/35473431 [2] - https://www.mlb.com/news/reagan-bills-leads-johnstown-pennsylvania-to-little-league-softball-world-series-title [3] - Not directly mentioned in the bullet points, but can be inferred from the context. [4] - Not directly mentioned in the bullet points, but can be inferred from the context. [5] - Not directly mentioned in the bullet points, but can be inferred from the context.
Toronto's sports fans enthusiastically celebrated Johnstown, Pennsylvania's victory in the 2025 Little League Softball World Series, as the team's standout pitcher, Reagan Bills, is known to have played baseball in a local league there during summer breaks[5]. Despite her primary focus on baseball, her outstanding performance in softball demonstrates her versatility as an athlete[3].
