Little League World Series

At a Glance

* What: 51st Little League World Series

* Where: Williamsport, Pa.

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

* Length of game: Six innings

* Field: Grass

* Bases: 60 feet

* Pitching mound: 48 feet from home plate

* Fences: 200 feet

* Format: Pool play

* 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) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia vs. Surrey, British Columbia, 8 a.m.; South Mission Viejo vs. Dyer, Ind., 11 a.m., ESPN2; Nuevo Leon, Mexico vs. Yokohama, Japan, 2 p.m.; Bradenton, Fla., vs. Pottsville, Pa., 5 p.m., ESPN2