The Trumbull All-Stars become the first American team to win the Little League World Series since 1983. The U.S. National team from Connecticut defeats the Kang-Tu Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei in the championship game, 5-2, snapping Asia’s six-year hold on the title.

On August 26, 1989 — The Trumbull All-Stars become the first American team to win the Little League World Series since 1983. The U.S. National team from Connecticut defeats the Kang-Tu Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei in the championship game, 5-2, snapping Asia’s six-year hold on the title.

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