Ahead of tonight’s Little League Classic in Williamsport between the Mets and Mariners, several players from each team renewed a ritual that has become a staple of this event.

Cardenales Little League from his hometown of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, was representing Latin America in the LLWS.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets Pitcher Hit Randy Arozarena in the Head on First Pitch of Little League Classic. The Little League Classic is meant to be a wholesome event, but Sunday's clash between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners got off to quite the opposite start.

Cal Raleigh and the Mariners took on the Mets in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. Raleigh made special gear for the occasion.