Williamsport, Pa. — More than 70,000 players, coaches, and fans descended on Williamsport for the 78th Little League Baseball World Series , injecting an estimated $40 million into Pennsylvania’s economy according to the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau .

First held at Memorial Park in Williamsport in 1947, the competition has included teams from 44 U.S. states and 29 different countries. According to ESPN, last year’s series was the most watched in nearly a decade , with an average of 3.5 million viewers.

“Little League is a quintessential part of America — and I’m proud that Little League’s home is right here in Williamsport, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Governor Josh Shapiro, who attended the championship game yesterday.

“Since the first Little League Baseball W

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