Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and Little League® International jointly announced that the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets will play in the second “MLB Little League Classic” in Williamsport, Pa., during the 2018 MLB Championship Season. The special Regular Season contest, as well as ancillary activities by each club, will take place on Sunday, August 19th, with the game airing nationally that evening on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and ESPN Radio at 7:00 p.m. (ET).
Major Leaguers on the Phillies and Mets will also attend Little League Baseball World Series games earlier in the day on August 19th, where they will interact with all of the LLBWS participants and fans, which again demonstrates the players’ passion and commitment to helping grow the game at the youth level.
Additional Information
Game Information
The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets will play in the second “MLB Little League Classic” in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, August 19th, with the game airing nationally that evening on ESPN.
Media Credentials
Starting in late July, individuals wishing to apply for a media credential for the MLB Little League Classic at Historic Bowman Field must submit their application before Friday, August 10.