Braintree American, with its spotless record, begins play in Williamsport, Pa., on Thursday against Irmo, S.C. at 3 p.m. on ESPN.

The community is rallying behind the young sluggers. Businesses are showing their support with T-shirts and watch parties as the team takes the biggest stage of their young lives.

Once Braintree American's Frankie Fasoli slid into home to send the team to the Little League World Series the team's parents had to start planning.