MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette correspondent: Fans get autographs before the start of the 2024 MLB Little League Classic game at Bowman Field.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent: Eagler Little League players wait for autographs from major league players before Sunday’s MLB Little Classic at historic Bowman Field.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette correspondent Jazz Chisholm, Jr. of the New York Yankees answers questions from reporters before the MLP Little League Classic on Sunday at historic Bowman Field.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent: Members of the Midwest Little League team pose for a photo as they settle into their seats for the MLB Little Classic at historic Bowman Field on Sunday.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette correspondent Steven Keener (right), president of Little League International, shows Detroit Tigers’ Ron Rolangelo (left) and Detroit Tigers CEO Chris Ilitch around Bowman Field before Sunday’s Little League MLB Classic.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette correspondent. Members of the Detroit Tigers practice in the infield on Sunday before the MLB Little League Classic at historic Bowman Field.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Correspondent: Ground crews roll up the tarp at Bowman Field after a downpour Sunday afternoon.

MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette correspondent Kirsten Barner joins the Crosscutter team in drying seats and handing out gift bags to Little League World Series teammates before MLB Class Sunday.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to the media before the start of the MLB Classic game Sunday afternoon at Bowman Field. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The Detroit Tigers warm up on the field before the start of the MLB Classic game Sunday afternoon at Bowman Field. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

The Detroit Tigers warm up on the field before the start of the MLB Classic game Sunday afternoon at Bowman Field. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette

Grounds personnel place the tarp on the field before the start of the MLB Classic game Sunday afternoon at Bowman Field. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette