>>> the little league world series is going on this weekend. among the teams hoping to go all the way is one from indiana that has overcome tragedy on its way to its field of dreams . we get their story from nbc correspondent michelle franzen .
>> reporter: at the little league world series the pride of new castle, indiana, took to the field. cheering them on, family and friends. some who have driven more than 500 miles to see them play. the excitement surrounding the 11 and 12-year-olds started in their hometown where residents have been struggling since the recession. the team wanted to honor that you are former coa who dd of cancer last year. his son caden hit a homerun in the game that sent the team to the world series .
>> this was his dream. so all these boys he's coached for many years. so we're doing it for him, too.
>> reporter: residents are raising money by selling t-shirts and even doughnuts. the fan frenzy reached a fever pitch all over town.
>> everybody's crazy, excited.
>> reporter: the boys of summer are giving residents something to rally around.
>> since years ago our community has shrunk. this is an awesome opportunity for our community to be in a national spotlight.
>> reporter: back at the little league stadium thelayers beat a team from oregon 4-0. they are gearing up for sunday's game hoping hometown pride and team spirit will carry them to another win. michelle franzen , nbc news, new york.
Source: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/48713821/
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