There is a lot of excitement around the Fairfield National Little League team. The Metro region champions are one win away from winning the U.S. championship at the Little League World Series.

Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 in the Little League World Series Monday night in Williamsport, Pa. The Connecticut champs play Las Vegas on Wednesday for a berth in the U.S.

Fairfield National Little League fever is spreading across town. A banner for the team has been set up on the town green. At a watch party at Elicit Brewing Company on Wednesday, hundreds of friends and fans cheered on their win. The Town of Fairfield hopes their magical ride continues.

A worldwide audience has witnessed the last few weeks what Fairfield National Little League coaches, parents and volunteers have known the past three years. Their 12-year-old all-stars are every bit as tough as they are exceptional baseball players.

After defeating the team from Las Vegas 7-3 on Wednesday, Fairfield National has advanced to the Little League World Series U.S. championship game.

Fans of Fairfield National Little League celebrate at Elicit Brewing in Fairfield after the team defeated South Dakota, 13-1, to

A Fairfield, Connecticut team had played before at the Little League World Series. Three times to be exact. Just not the Fairfield National Little League—until now. After watching Fairfield American League represent Connecticut and the New England Region at the 2010,

Before recording an out Wednesday afternoon at the Little League World Series, Fairfield National pitcher SJ Taxiltaridis issued a walk, allowed a single and had a fastball redirected like a bullet over the center field wall.