The Fairfield National team beat Richmond, Texas 1-0 in the first game of the Little League World Series Wednesday night in Williamsport, Pa.

Fairfield National started the Little League World Series on the right foot. Fairfield, playing as the Metro team, defeated the Southwest team, 1-0, on Wednesday night in the first game of the tournament for both teams.

Lamar lost a pitching duel 1-0 to a team from Fairfield, Conn., to open the Little League World Series on Wednesday in South Williamsport, Pa. Lamar starter Shane Grawe struck out 11 in five innings but allowed one run on a pair of hits and a walk in the fifth.