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GENE J. PUSKAR/Associated Press Jose Bautista of the New York Mets has a picture taken with AJ Currie of Coeur d’Alene Little League while taking in an International pool play game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018. The Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies in the Little League Classic in Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa., that night.

GENE J. PUSKAR/Associated Press Jose Bautista of the New York Mets has a picture taken with AJ Currie of Coeur d’Alene Little League while taking in an International pool play game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018. The Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies in the Little League Classic in Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa., that night.

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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.