In Little Village's Piotrowski Park, a passion for the game is leading to a world of opportunity.
"I feel very fortunate, and especially that us three, we get to represent Little Village; and, not only us three, but as a whole team that's going to represent Mexico," said 13-year-old Freddy Garcia.
In many ways, the three boys – and countless other Little Village Little Leaguers – are the beneficiaries of coaches Matt DeMateo's and Tony Rodriguez' intentional investment in the community. "I was like, you know what, this kid can play. That kid has some talent, he has good hands. I could develop these kids," Rodriguez said.
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