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TOM E. PUSKAR/Associated Press Kyle Seman of the Coeur d’Alene Little League World Series team, and his mother, Heather Seman, check out the 2019 USA Baseball Bats Exclusive LLWS product release at the Easton display at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on Aug. 21, 2018. The new USA baseball bat designed in 2018 to keep the ball in play and pitchers safer from line drives had another effect at the Little League World Series: fewer home runs.

TOM E. PUSKAR/Associated Press Kyle Seman of the Coeur d’Alene Little League World Series team, and his mother, Heather Seman, check out the 2019 USA Baseball Bats Exclusive LLWS product release at the Easton display at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on Aug. 21, 2018. The new USA baseball bat designed in 2018 to keep the ball in play and pitchers safer from line drives had another effect at the Little League World Series: fewer home runs.

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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 'The greatest vacation you could ever have' — 2018 Coeur d'Alene Little League team remembers run to Williamsport
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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 'The greatest vacation you could ever have' — 2018 Coeur d'Alene Little League team remembers run to Williamsport

Back in Williamsport, the Coeur d’Alene All-Stars were treated like celebrities — signing autographs, posing for pictures, and playing on ESPN. Back home, watch parties were held, fans rooting for the 13 players and the three coaches — whether they knew them or not. It was an experience the 2018 Coeur d’Alene All-Stars will never forget.