Mets beat Mariners 7-3 in MLB Little League Classic
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Carlos Mendoza, the Mets manager, was excited to see a Little League World Series team from his Venezuelan hometown.
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.
The very first pitch of the game from Clay Holmes ran up and in, catching Mariners leadoff hitter Randy Arozarena right around the head. Karl Ravech had barely even finished introducing the game by the time Holmes's pitch clipped Arozarena as the Little League Classic was off to a rather awkward start.