A little Mets fan from Luzerne County got to live out his big dreams, meeting his favorite player at the Little League World Series

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.

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.

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

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

The Seattle Mariners' superstar catcher is up to 47 home runs after going deep on Sunday night against the New York Mets in the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The MLB record for single-season home runs by a catcher is 48,