The Fairfield National Little League team is headed to the U.S. championship game in the Little League World Series. They beat Summerlin South from Las Vegas 7-3 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon.

Connecticut’s Fairfield National is one step closer to a Little League World Series title. The team advanced to the U.S. title game with a 7-3 win over the Summerlin South Little League team from Las Vegas on Wednesday, riding strong defense, clutch hitting and a gutsy pitching performance.

Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game​ of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.