MLB Little League Classic: Television channel and live stream options for the Mets vs. Mariners match in Williamsport
Seattle Mariners and New York Mets Square Off in MLB Little League Classic
The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets will face off in the MLB Little League Classic on Sunday, August 17th, 2022, at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This annual event, which first took place in 2017, brings together Major League Baseball (MLB) players with young Little League players attending the World Series, celebrating youth baseball and inspiring future talent.
A Historical Venue and Returning Teams
The MLB Little League Classic has been held at Bowman Field, a small historic ballpark with a capacity of around 3,000 fans, since its inception in 2017. This year, the Mets return to the Classic for the second time, while the Mariners make their debut in the event. Bowman Field is the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters, a minor league team.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The game was broadcast nationally on ESPN as part of their "Sunday Night Baseball" coverage at 7 p.m. ET. ESPN Radio also aired the game. ESPN provided a traditional broadcast team, including Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and reporter Buster Olney, as well as a special "KidsCast" alternate broadcast featuring commentary from an all-youth broadcast team on ESPN2.
Importance Beyond the Festivities
For both the Mariners and the Mets, this game is more than just a celebration. The Mariners are locked in a close battle with the Astros at the top of the American League West standings, while the Mets are trying to fend off the Reds in the race for the third and final wild card spot in the National League.
The event marks the conclusion of this year's MLB Players' Weekend, during which players wear nicknames on the back of their jerseys and colourful, non-traditional uniforms. Members of both teams will attend Little League World Series games and participate in events to support youth baseball before the game.
Community Engagement and Growing the Game
The MLB Little League Classic is a regular edition of the event, with the aim of growing the game of baseball at the youth level. The specific time or channel for the game has not been provided. Little League World Series players and their families will be in attendance during the game between the Mariners and Mets. The event underscores MLB’s commitment to youth engagement and community baseball culture.
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