Thanks to a dominant no-hit performance from pitcher Joey Lionetti, Massapequa Coast (N.Y.) Little League is headed to Williamsport, Pa., after defeating Toms River East (N.J.) in the Metro Regional Finals on Friday.

Lionetti struck out nine Toms River batters and walked only one while holding the team hitless in a 4-0 win.

It will be Massapequa's first appearance in the Little League World Series.

The tournament starts on Aug. 17 in Williamsport.