SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Massapequa Coast Little League’s magical run came to end after they failed to ignite a meaningful offensive effort against Hollidaysburg, Pa.

Monday’s 7-1 loss sends Massapequa home with an 0-2 record in what is the organization’s first appearance at the Little League World Series in its 72-year history.

“The bats stayed behind in Bristol,” Massapequa manager Roland Clark said, referring to the regional site in Connecticut. “Obviously there’s a lot of disappointment. A couple of tears. Expectations weren’t met. I think that’s the best way to explain it. The box score says everything.”

The teams were to face off Sunday, but numerous weather delays and the MLB Little League Classic led to a “frustrating” postponement that Clark said threw off his players’ rhythm and disrupted their routine.

“I think the playing field was going to be equalized [against Pennsylvania,]” Clark said. “The energy from [Sunday] night was sort of drained when the game was canceled.”

But after going hitless against Honolulu on Friday, Massapequa was eager to break the ice and get on the board first, which they were able to do in the second inning. Left fielder Liam St. George grounded out, sending Ryan Huksloot to third, who scored on an error.

Pennsylvania wasn’t quiet for long. In the top of the third, with runners on first and second, third baseman Chase Link blasted a three-run homer over the center-field hedges, taking a 3-1 lead — and the air out of the Massapequa team.

“That home run was a heartbreaker. He is one of the players to watch throughout the World Series,” Clark said of Link.

In the top of the fourth, Mother Nature struck again and the game was delayed for 40 minutes.

When play resumed, Massapequa replaced starting pitcher Joey Lionetti with shortstop Christian Bekiers, who was facing loaded base with Link at the plate.

Link, who finished with five RBIs, hit a line drive to left field, scoring two. Right fielder Caleb Detrick followed with a two-run double, to give Pennsylvania a commanding 7-1 lead.

“We lost focus,” said Lionetti, who struck out five and gave up six hits. He said Bekiers tried to rally the team to no avail.

“He said we had no energy the entire game, and he was trying to pump us up,” added Lionetti.

Clark said their offensive frustrations spilled over into their defensive play, leading to costly errors.

“It’s one thing if the bats aren’t working well for you [but] to let fly balls go over your head [or] to misplay balls in the infield … ”

The manager noted his team’s defensive fight in the sixth inning when he brought Brendan Hanley to the mound and he pitched a scoreless inning.

“It’s those moments that make you proud. The kids were doing their best. They wanted to extend that game as much as they could,” he said.

Reflecting on the experience in South Williamsport, Clark had high marks for the organizers and fans.

“The way we were treated here was awesome. They were treated like major league baseball players,” Clark said. “Not only did they get the opportunity to meet players from all over the world, but they were able to see a major league game. All these things, I want them to look back on.”

When closing this chapter, Clark was more than pleased with how Massapequa represented the Metro area on and off the field and how they will be remembered by fans back home.

“As far as other people, I think they’ll say, ‘This is a team of 12-year-old boys that were thrown into the spotlight for a two-week period of time and they handled it perfectly.’ ”