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Jacob deGrom, Michael Conforto and the Mets greet Little Leaguers as they arrive at Williamsport Regional Airport. pic.twitter.com/QFTqxbWiqi

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The Mets have touched down in Williamsport for the Little League Classic. pic.twitter.com/xRXNyt1K9Q

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Riding with Team Canada! 🇨🇦 #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/q1M6EkIjED

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Finding the Canadian love here in Williamsport at the #LittleLeagueClassic #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/wm9BVsiNYE

— Nicholas Pivetta (@Npivetta27) August 19, 2018
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Who is making everyone run from their prime positions in line to see the Phillies arrive? None other than Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod popped around the fence for a matter of seconds before he was spotted and a herd of people sprinted toward him. pic.twitter.com/lUtadY62OJ

— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) August 19, 2018
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Momma we made it!! How cool is this welcome for all the kids!!! #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/hsgh4DqZdn

— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) August 19, 2018
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Jennie Finch hangs out with Little League softball players from South Williamsport at Play Ball Park. pic.twitter.com/9R9OXQpy8b

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Mini Todd Frazier and Michael Conforto on the Little League World Series official program cover: pic.twitter.com/z9dMdw5TDI

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 19, 2018
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Here we come Williamsport! Can’t wait to spend time at the Little League World Series! #mets #lgm #LLWS #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/IcAyPnITtC

— Brandon Nimmo (@You_Found_Nimmo) August 19, 2018
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On our way to Williamsport! #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/luPtGdEXeT

— Michael Conforto (@mconforto8) August 19, 2018
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Headed to Williamsport! #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/bFxw2LYaux

— Scott Kingery (@ScottyJetp4x) August 19, 2018
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The jerseys were hung in the lockers with care... #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/r1St1tX14L

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 19, 2018
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This is Carlos Texidor, manager of the Guayama Puerto Rico Little League team. Texidor also used to coach Twins OF Eddie Rosario who grew up in Guayama. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 pic.twitter.com/686RWlWJOa

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Memories made prior to Little League Classic

Memories made prior to Little League Classic

August 19th, 2018

Before the Mets and Phillies closed out their five-game series with the second annual MLB Little League Classic presented by GEICO at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Sunday, the big leaguers enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime day alongside the stars of the 2018 Little League World Series. MLB.com was on the ground in Williamsport, Pa., for all the action.
6:35 p.m. ET: Conforto gives away batting gloves

6:34 p.m. ET: Skippers

5:45 p.m. ET: Mr. Commissioner

5:12 p.m. ET: Frazier & Friends
's cleats for tonight's game include all the names from his 1998 Little League World Series-winning Toms River, N.J., club. He reunited with those teammates before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch earlier today in his whirlwind return to Williamsport.

5:04 p.m. ET: New York, New York

4:51 p.m. ET: Prime real estate for Little Leaguers

4:38 p.m. ET: Phillies picking Little Leaguers' brains
Looks like might have picked up some tips from "Big Al" with a batting practice homer, and chatted up Team Canada.

4:20 p.m. ET: Little League alumni discuss return to Williamsport

4:13 p.m. ET: Local boys done good

4:11 p.m. ET: Odubel gets in the zone

4:10 p.m. ET: Phillies holding court

3:43 p.m. ET: Don't forget, there's an MLB game!

2:40 p.m. ET: Making memories

2:31 p.m. ET: Tip of the cap to Joey Bats

2:26 p.m. ET: Live and let dye
Little Leaguers explain why they dyed their hair blond.

2:20 p.m. ET: Who do you love?
Little Leaguers talk about their favorite Major Leaguers, including , and .

2:04 p.m. ET: Big Al is the most popular person in Williamsport
The dinger-hitting viral sensation was everywhere you looked at Volunteer Stadium, meeting Rhys Hoskins, receiving the ceremonial first pitch from former Little League World Series champion Todd Frazier and finagling an invitation to take batting practice at Citi Field from .
• Dinger specialists Hoskins, 'Big Al' meet at LLWS 
• Frazier reunites with '98 LLWS championship team, throws first pitch to Big Al

1:51 p.m. ET: Mets stars then and now

1:34 p.m. ET: High Phive!

1:31 p.m. ET: Toddfather and Todddaughter

1:22 p.m. ET: Get to know Noah

1:17 p.m. ET: Breaking news: is smiling

1:10 p.m. ET: Mets in the house

1:09 p.m. ET: Learn from the best!

1:07 p.m. ET: Talking dingers with Big Al and Big Fella

12:55 p.m. ET: Superstar takes a moment to pose with Ramos

12:48 p.m. ET: That's a Major League view

12:46 p.m. ET: Phillies feeling the love


12:39 p.m. ET: Hometown heroes

12:30 p.m. ET: Mets meet Little Leaguers

12:22 p.m. ET: Mets land!

12:17 p.m. ET: Phillies ride with Team Canada

12:04 p.m. ET: Superstar sighting

12:02 p.m. ET: Phillies touch down
Tonight's home team deplanes in Williamsport, greeted by a host of excited Little Leaguers.

11:50 a.m. ET: Waiting is the hardest part
Fans have made a path for the Phillies to walk through upon arrival to the Little League complex. Kids are lined up with balls and pens in hand, many in Phillies and Mets apparel, discussing who they most want to have an autograph from.

11:40 a.m. ET: Finch stops by Play Ball Park
Olympic softball gold medalist Jennie Finch stopped briefly at Play Ball Park to soft toss to Little League softball players from South Williamsport. She had a quick Q&A session and signed autographs for each of the girls. This is her first visit to Williamsport, and she is excited to be a part of the Little League history and atmosphere. More >

11:25 a.m. ET: Little big leaguers

11:06 a.m. ET: Meet the Mets
Brandon Nimmo and former Little Leaguer Michael Conforto mug for the camera as the Mets head to Williamsport.

10:46 a.m. ET: Kingery for a day
will be one of the three Major Leaguers honored as Little League alumni today. 

9:50 a.m. ET: Hang in there
Fans will get a sneak peak of the Mets and Phillies' Players' Weekend uniforms and nicknames tonight.

9:30 a.m. ET: Puerto Rico in the house
Carribean representative Radames Lopez Little League hails from Guayama, Puerto Rico, a hotbed of Major League talent that has produced stars such as Twins outfielder and Mets bullpen coach Ricky Bones.

9:19 a.m. ET: Welcome to Williamsport!