In this photo taken with a fisheye lens members of the Cumberland American Little League team from Cumberland ride in the Little League Grand Slam Parade as it makes its way through downtown Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. (AP Photo)
The team represented New England at the Little League World Series.
Hundreds of adoring fans packed Diamond Hill Park for a homecoming celebration when the team returned from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The team went 1-2 at the Little League World Series and was eliminated by U.S. champion Illinois.
Coach Dave Belisle told the players after the loss that they were one of the best teams in the world and had their hometown and the state of Rhode Island jumping with excitement. His inspiring speech went viral.
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