LLWS roundup: Hawaii shuts out Illinois

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Evan Tavares struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings as Wailuku, Hawaii, blanked Hinsdale, Ill., 5-0 on Friday to record a second consecutive victory in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa.

Tavares, who fanned the first five batters he faced, allowed just two hits and one walk. Kellen Takamura took over and got the last two outs. Gabriel Laloulu scored two