Because of the reconstruction of the field, the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation was slow to issue a permit for the weekly, Tuesday morning game. And then the first one had to be postponed because the sod was wet. The second was postponed because the bases had not been laid correctly.
But this morning, the field looks ready -- and so do the players, a record crowd of men and women alike. After a breakfast donated by Work Options for Women (Subway is handling lunch) and a warmup, Carabello called his players together for a quick overview of the rules. Then the two teams headed out into the field, while a sizable crowd shouted encouragement.
The players include people who have been homeless for decades, and some who've only been living on the streets for a few weeks.
But they've all found a home at the Homeless Diamond.
It's a beautiful day for baseball. Come out to Sonny Lawson Field!
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