Jackie Robinson West a win away from Little League World Series

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Friday, August 8, 2014
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jackie Robinson West pummeled a team from Canfield, Ohio, on Thursday, putting the Chicago Little League team just one win away from a spot in the World Series.

On Saturday, they'll play New Albany, Ind., and with a win, they'll advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

Jackie Robinson West was the last Chicago team to reach the Little League World Series back in 1983.

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