Fans following Fairfield National's journey in the Little League World Series may recognize a few extra faces in the U.S. Championship Game Saturday afternoon as Connecticut takes on Nevada for the second time in four days.

Fairfield National will have a chance to become the first Connecticut team since 1989 to reach the Little League World Series Championship game when they play in the U.S. Championship Saturday against Nevada who they beat 7-3 in the previous game to get here.

Saugatuck Sweets on Reef Road in Fairfield, a sponsor of the FNLL, shows off its support. Photo by Gary Larkin