Bayonne set to take the field in PA as fans show support for Little League World Series run
BAYONNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Bayonne is preparing for a big night as the hometown team gets set to play its first game in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
For fans, the moment is a dream come true.
"That's my brother! He's really good at baseball, he got 3 RBIs!" said Layla Garcia Rose, sister of player. "His whole team is great, I like all of them."
Support for the team has been on full display across the city. T-shirts featuring the slogan "Bayonne vs Everybody" have been selling out as fans gear up for the team's first game.
"I've got eight shirts and they are all going out of town. My brother lives in Lakewood and he's got a gang of seven," said Carmela Karnoutsos, a Bayonne fan.
The team is already feeling plenty of hometown support.
Matthew Gill, Vice President of Bayonne Little League, said, "They're tough and they never give up. They want this for themselves and for each other. They are playing for each other and their town and it's awesome to watch."
Bayonne will take on a team from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on Wednesday night.
Supporters say the team has shown its ability to bounce back and believe in itself no matter the odds.
Buses carrying fans also departed for Williamsport, with supporters bringing their Bayonne pride to central Pennsylvania.
The trip marks another milestone for the team as Bayonne takes the field on the Little League World Series stage with strong support from home.
The first pitch will be thrown at 7 p.m. Wednesday night. You can watch it live on ESPN and the ESPN app.
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