As Braintree players gear up for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, here's some info on their Massachusetts hometown.

The Braintree Little League team suffered its first loss of the summer Thursday, falling 13-0 to Irmo, South Carolina in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Hartlepool United manager Simon Grayson was delighted after his side secured their first three points of the new National League season thanks to a 2-0 win over 10-man Braintree Town on Saturday.

Braintree American, with its spotless record, begins play in Williamsport, Pa., on Thursday against Irmo, S.C. at 3 p.m. on ESPN.

Before their first game of the Little League World Series, the kids from Braintree received an encouraging message from members of the Boston Red Sox.

A Texas developer proposed building apartments in Braintree under the state's MBTA Communities Act. Concerns were raised by residents about the project's size, potential traffic impact, and lack of mixed-use elements. A Texas-based developer wants to build 752 apartments in Braintree as the town’s first proposal under the MBTA Communities Act.

Henry “Kuka Burger” — Angus beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and pickle chips. Topped with BBQ ranch on a toasted roll and served with fries. Logan “Needle’s Mixed Grill” — Grilled steak tips and marinated chicken breast served with jasmine rice and a side caesar salad.