Little Leaguers spending time with their favorite MLB stars, autographs and more. Here's what makes Williamsport so special.

As the Mets ventured around the Little League complex early Sunday ahead of the Little League Classic, Mark Vientos hesitated. Was he going to slide down the infamous hill at Lamade Field? It took som

All it took was a trip to the Little League World Series, an offensive outburst against Seattle’s George Kirby and a solid start from Clay Holmes.

The Little League Classic between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners took place on Sunday night. Since the foundation of the game eight years ago, it has become a cornerstone of the MLB schedule. Commissioner Rob Manfred was there, and he spoke with ESPN about potential MLB realignment and expansion that could be on the horizon.

Gamba, 17, was on the KidsCast broadcast for the Little League Classic for the second consecutive year after calling last August’s game between the Yankees and the Tigers. Brunetti, 17, from Stewart Manor, earned his first taste of Williamsport. It has been unforgettable.

The Mets were greeted at the airport in Williamsport on Sunday by plenty of enthusiastic young fans and connected with teams from all over the world.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Seattle Mariners Outfielder Avoids Scary Situation at Little League Classic. Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez avoided a potentially serious situation on Sunday at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Penn.