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WATCH LIVE: Long Island Little Leaguers Play For Spot In World Series

Massapequa Coast needs just one more win to earn a spot in the Little League World Series.

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Massapequa Coast, with a victory on Friday night, would advance to the Little League World Series.
Massapequa Coast, with a victory on Friday night, would advance to the Little League World Series. (Shutterstock)

BRISTOL, CT. — Tonight is the night! Massapequa Coast Little League looks to advance to the Little League World Series for the first time in the team's 72-year history.

But first, the boys from Massapequa need to defeat Toms River East, representing New Jersey, tonight for the Metro Championship.

It's a rematch for Massapequa, having already beat the Toms River East squad on Saturday, 6-3. Massapequa also edged Fairfield, Connecticut, 7-5 on Monday.

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Toms River East has tournament wins against Rhode Island and Fairfield.

The Metro final takes place at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

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The Little League World Series starts Wednesday in Williamsport, PA.

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