Little League World Series at a Glance

* What: 51st Little League World Series

* Where: Williamsport, Pa.

* Stadium: Howard J. Lamade (25,000)

* Divisions: United States (North, South, East, West); International (Canada, Far East, Europe, Latin America).

* How it works: The top two teams in pool play advance to their respective division finals Thursday, with the division winners advancing to the Little League world championship game Saturday.

* Today’s schedule: (All times PDT) Dyer, Ind., vs. Bradenton, Fla., 5:30 a.m., ESPN2; Yokohama, Japan vs. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 8 a.m.; Pottsville, Pa., vs. South Mission Viejo, 10:30 a.m., ESPN2; International Championship game, 2 p.m., ESPN; U.S. Championship game, 5 p.m., ESPN2.