Garrett Gallegos homered and pitched five innings to help Nevada beat Connecticut 8-2 in their Little League World Series semifinal, setting up a title game against Taiwan.

Chinese-Tapei reached the title game last year but fell to Florida. They have not won the Little League World Series since 1996. Nevada has never won the Little League World Series. First pitch for the championship game is set for 3 p.m.

Nevada and Chinese Taipei face off Sunday for the Little League World series championship out of a field of 20 teams.