RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Players for the Mid-Atlantic team enter the field at Volunteer Stadium for the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Hall of Famer Jack Morris throws out the first pitch at Volunteer Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Members of the Uptown Music Collective perform prior to the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Players on the Great Lakes team pose for a selfie with Australian manager Adam Dobb prior to the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.