The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees treated fans to an unforgettable night of baseball at the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
With a backdrop of excited Little League players and a unique small-town atmosphere, the game delivered drama that lasted well into extra innings.
A Star-Studded Affair
The event wasn’t just about the pros on the field. Hundreds of Little League players got the chance to interact with their heroes:
- Aaron Judge received a rock star welcome, signing autographs and posing for selfies
- Players from both teams hung on the dugout railings to cheer on the young regional champions
- Even injured players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. got in on the fun, making new friends among the Little Leaguers
Yankees vs Tigers: Player Stats Breakdown
Batting Statistics
New York Yankees
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| G. Torres 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .237 |
| J. Soto RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .300 |
| A. Judge CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .331 |
| G. Stanton DH | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .242 |
| T. Grisham PR-DH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .192 |
| J. Dominguez LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| J. Trevino C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .243 |
| A. Wells PH-C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .252 |
| A. Volpe SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .247 |
| D. LeMahieu 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .194 |
| B. Rice PR-1B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| O. Peraza 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| O. Cabrera PH-3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .251 |
Detroit Tigers
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| P. Meadows CF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .208 |
| R. Greene DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 |
| M. Vierling LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .253 |
| K. Carpenter RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .279 |
| C. Keith 2B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .256 |
| S. Torkelson 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .205 |
| J. Jung 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
| T. Sweeney SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| J. Rogers C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .192 |
| Z. McKinstry PH | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .197 |
Pitching Statistics
New York Yankees
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| M. Stroman | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3.82 |
| L. Weaver | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.39 |
| T. Kahnle | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.74 |
| C. Holmes | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.88 |
| M. Leiter | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.74 |
Detroit Tigers
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| T. Skubal | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2.49 |
| B. Hanifee | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.69 |
| W. Vest | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.19 |
| S. Miller | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.24 |
| B. Brieske | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.43 |
Who Were The Top Scorers?
For much of the game, runs were hard to come by:
- Yankees’ Marcus Stroman pitched six shutout innings, striking out five
- Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal matched him, keeping the Yankees off the board until the 6th
Late-Inning Fireworks
The game truly came alive in the later innings:
- The Yankees broke through in the 6th on a wild pitch
- Tigers’ rookie Jace Jung tied it in the 9th with a clutch two-out single
- Both teams traded runs in the 10th, setting up a dramatic finish
Meadows Plays Hero
In the end, it was Parker Meadows who sent the Little Leaguers into a frenzy:
- His 10th-inning single scored Zach McKinstry
- The Tigers walked off with a 3-2 victory
While the on-field action was thrilling, the MLB Little League Classic offered so much more:
- Players donned Little League caps and collected pins
- Concession prices mimicked local Little League games
- Big leaguers joined broadcast booths and mingled with young fans
Looking Ahead
As memorable as this year’s Classic was, fans are already looking forward to next year:
- The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets will face off on August 17, 2025
- It’ll be the Mets’ second appearance in the event
The MLB Little League Classic continues to bridge the gap between the pros and the young players who dream of following in their footsteps. This year’s extra-inning thriller between the Yankees and Tigers only added to the event’s growing legacy.
