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Fairfield National Gets Heroes’ Welcome After Third-Place Little League World Series Finish

The celebration honored a Connecticut run to Williamsport not seen in nearly 50 years.

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The Fairfield National Little League team was hounded for autographs as it celebrated its run in the Little League World Series with a parade on Monday. (Joe Arruda/Hartford Courant)
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Overview

  • A parade down Post Road concluded with a rally on Sherman Green where the players received the key to the city.
  • The Metro Region champions fell to Nevada in the U.S. final before beating Aruba 4-2 in the consolation game to secure third place.
  • Gov. Ned Lamont joined a lineup of local and federal officials to congratulate the team and hail its teamwork.
  • Manager Brian Palazzolo thanked supporters and said the group will take time to celebrate, noting it feels strange not having practice Tuesday.
  • Players including Tommy D’Amura and Luca Pellegrini called the Williamsport experience a dream and expressed gratitude for the community’s support.