Lafayette Little League took a loss Friday in their first game of the Little League World Series, knocking the team into the elimination bracket.
The team was defeated by South Dakota 2-0. They'll take on Pennsylvania in an elimination game Saturday.
Nick Brown for Louisiana pitched an excellent game. Through 6 innings, Brown threw 8 strikeouts and only allowed 2 runs.
But South Dakota pitcher Gavin Weir threw a no-hitter, as he went 5 2/3 innings and had 15 strikeouts.
Lafayette and Pennsylvania compete Saturday at 7 p.m. The game will air on ESPN.
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