We knew it was coming ... now it's official -- the Little League World Series is officially canceled for the first time in the tournament's history.
Thanks a lot, coronavirus.
The LLWS has been running without a hitch since it began in 1947 -- but just like Cal Ripken, the streak was bound to end.
Little League president Stephen Keener broke the news Thursday ... saying league officials tried to come up with a feasible solution, but ultimately decided it wasn't worth the risk.
"After a thorough assessment of the impact the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has had on 6,500 community-based Little League programs in 84 countries and based upon the direction of governmental and public health authorities, and in consultation with medical professionals and our Board of Directors, Little League International has made the difficult and disappointing decision to cancel its seven World Series tournaments and their respective regional qualifying events.