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TASK Kids Celebrate New Ball Field With 'The Sandlot' Star And Fredbird

On Thursday Team Activites for Special Kids (TASK) celebrated the first game at their new ball field.Β 

The project was made possible by a $50,000 investment coinciding with the 20th anniversary of β€œThe Sandlot.” The all-accessibleΒ field was designed with the needs ofΒ disabled children in mind, according to a news release.

"The Sandlot" star Patrick Renna and director David Mickey Evans were on hand to help out with the first game--Renna even caught the first pitch, courtesy of Fredbird.Β Representatives from Cardinals Care, FOX Sports Midwest and 20th Century FOX Home Entertainment were also in attendance.

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