Hundreds of little leaguers in Long Beach are left without practicing equipment and are now asking for donations.
The equipment itself was kept in locked storage units, which were broken into over the weekend. Now, the league is seeking donations to help get their players back in the game.
“They are taking away from the kids, they need this stuff to be successful,” said Louie Terrazas, the league's president. Terrazas said pitching machines and bases were ripped off from inside the units. The league resorted to using put-down bags, which complicates safety during practice. Moreover, the league’s ATV, which is used to drag fields, was stolen as well.The league serves a majority low-income community, which has been impacted by the shooting of a 17-year-old earlier this year. This theft complicates the league’s overall mission, especially for Terrazas, who grew up in the area.
“You feel for them because they want to help in any way they can,” said Jose Villa, the parent of a little leaguer.
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