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.

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.

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.

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,

Mark Vientos hits a three-run homer, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game, held at Historic Bowman