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

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.

Canadian Little Leaguer Misha Lee dissed the Mets star when asked which Major League player he wanted to meet - or get an autograph from - at the Little League Classic. After another player said he wanted to meet Soto, Lee didn’t hold back. “Eh, he’s kinda overrated,” Lee said. “He’s alright....Cal Raleigh”

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.

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.