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Moments from Massapequa’s hunt for the Little League World Series

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Aug 23, 2022

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Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022. Metro is defeated 7-1
Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022. Metro is defeated 7-1
Douglas Healey / New York Post

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Massapequa Coast huddle once more at the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Massapequa Coast huddle once more at the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Douglas Healey / New York Post

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Christian Bekiers fields a bunt while pitching during the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Christian Bekiers fields a bunt while pitching during the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Douglas Healey / New York Post

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Ryan Huksloot stands on home plate scoring the only run for Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Ryan Huksloot stands on home plate scoring the only run for Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Douglas Healey / New York Post

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Mikey Castellano gives a fist bump while on first base to Easton Metzger during the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Mikey Castellano gives a fist bump while on first base to Easton Metzger during the Little League World Series game Massapequa Coast vs. Holidaysburg Area Summer at Williamsport, PA Monday August 22, 2022.
Douglas Healey / New York Post

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A Massapequa player pitches during the game against Honolulu on August 19, 2022 in Williamsport, Pa.
A Massapequa player pitches during the game against Honolulu on August 19, 2022 in Williamsport, Pa.
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Michael Clark attempts a throw during the game against Honolulu on August 19, 2022 in Williamsport, Pa.
A Massapequa player pitches during the game against Honolulu on August 19, 2022 in Williamsport, Pa.
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Two Massapequa players smile and look on during the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022, in South Williamsport, Pa.
Two Massapequa players smile and look on during the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022, in South Williamsport, Pa.
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Anthony Badagliacca rounds the bases for Massapequa during the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022, in South Williamsport, Pa.
A Massapequa runner rounds the bases during the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022, in South Williamsport, Pa.
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Danny Fregara pitches for Massapequa Coast Little League on August 19, 2022 against Hawaii during the L.L World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
Danny Fregara pitches for Massapequa Coast Little League on August 19, 2022 against Hawaii during the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
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Family and friends of the Massapequa Coast Little League team cheer for the boys on August 19, 2022 at the Williamsport Little League World Series.
Family and friends of the Massapequa Coast Little League team cheer for the boys on August 19, 2022 at the Williamsport Little League World Series.
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Massapequa Coast Little League prepares to take the field late in the game at the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022.
Massapequa Coast Little League prepares to take the field late in the game at the Little League World Series on August 19, 2022.
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Michael Clark and Joey Lionetti, both holding drinks, and Danny Fregara of the Massapequa Little League team are spotted at the stadium in Williamsport Penn.
Michael Clark and Joey Lionetti, both holding drinks, and Danny Fregara of the Massapequa Little League team are spotted at the stadium in Williamsport Penn.
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Massapequa Little League team members remove their baseball caps during the National Anthem being played for another game inside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
Massapequa Little League team members remove their baseball caps during the National Anthem being played for another game inside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
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Massapequa Little League team members hang outside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
Massapequa Little League team members hang outside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
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Micheal Clark and Joey Lionetti of Massapequa Little League team pour themselves slush puppies outside the stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
Micheal Clark and Joey Lionetti of Massapequa Little League team pour themselves slush puppies outside the stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
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Danny Fregara left, and Joey Lionetti of the Massapequa Little League team walk around the stadium at Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
Danny Fregara left, and Joey Lionetti of the Massapequa Little League team walk around the stadium at Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
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Massapequa Little League team members talk to each other outside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
Massapequa Little League team members talk to each other outside the Stadium at the Williamsport Penn. L.L World Series on August 18, 2022.
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Joey Lionetti celebrating with team.
On Friday August 12, 2022 Massapequa Coast Little League had 4-0 victory over Toms River (N.J.) East in the Metro regional finals locking in their spot for the Little League World Series.
Dani Mack Photography

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Pitcher pitching.
Joey Lionetti threw a no hitter, beating Toms Rivers East Little League to go onto the Little League World Series on Aug. 12, 2022.
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Little leaguer hitting.
Right fielder Mikey Castellano singles during the second inning on Aug. 12, 2022.
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Throwing ball.
Third baseman Michael Clark throws to first during the final game of East Region Tournament on Aug. 12, 2022.
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Massapequa Coast Little League celebrates its no-hitter over Tom River (N.J.) East.
Massapequa Coast Little League celebrates its no-hitter over Tom River (N.J.) East.
Robert Sabo for the NY POST

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Kid sliding into base.
Ryan Huksloot slides into third base during the final game of East Region Tournament on Aug. 12, 2022.
Douglas Healey

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Massapequa celebrating.
The kids of the Massapequa Coast Little League pile on each other after defeating Toms River East to move on to the Little League World Series.
Robert Sabo

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Teammates celebrating.
Massapequa Coast Little League team is the first Long Island team to reach the Little League World Series since since 1978.
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Massapequa Coast little League team.
Massapequa Coast Little League team photo. Their first game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series will be on August 17, 2022.
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Honolulu's Jaron Lancaster (13) slides into third base, as Massapequa's Michael Clark fields the throw during the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on August 19, 2022.
Honolulu’s Jaron Lancaster (13) slides into third base, as Massapequa’s Michael Clark fields the throw during the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on August 19, 2022.
AP

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