Smithfield Little League team to take the field once more — to be honored at Fenway Park

Providence Journal
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The Smithfield Little League team that played in this summer's Little League World Series has at least one more date on its schedule.

The Rhode Island and Metro Region champions will be honored on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, ahead of the Red Sox vs. White Sox game. Game time is 4:10 p.m., with on-field activities starting at 3:15 p.m., according to a post on the Smithfield Little League Facebook page.

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Smithfield celebrated their World Series Little League team on Sept. 3 with a parade and party.
Smithfield celebrated their World Series Little League team on Sept. 3 with a parade and party.

The Smithfield All-Stars' improbable run began with an opening loss in the Metro Regional Tournament in Bristol, Conn., before the RI champs won three straight games, including a 7-1 victory over Massapequa Coast, N.Y., in the tournament finale, to advance to the LLWS in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The Rhode Islanders went 2-2 in the national tournament, ultimately losing to the eventual overall champion, El Segundo, Calif. The team was honored with a hometown parade in Smithfield on Sept. 3, and on Saturday will be cheered by Red Sox fans at Fenway Park.

Smithfield, R.I.'s Connor Queenan connects with a pitch from Nolensville, Tenn.'s Grayson May. to drive in a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Smithfield, R.I.'s Connor Queenan connects with a pitch from Nolensville, Tenn.'s Grayson May. to drive in a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Smithfield Little League team to be honored by Red Sox on Saturday

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