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What professional baseball team did Cesar Faz work for?
What professional baseball team did Cesar Faz work for?
Saint Louis Cardinals
Where did Cesar go to try and impress Maria, the pretty girl in the market?
Where did Cesar go to try and impress Maria, the pretty girl in the market?
Church
What is Cesar's first answer when he is asked to coach the kid's little league team?
What is Cesar's first answer when he is asked to coach the kid's little league team?
No
What 3 things did Cesar say are the holy trinity of baseball?
What 3 things did Cesar say are the holy trinity of baseball?
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In what city in Mexico does this story take place?
In what city in Mexico does this story take place?
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What bird did the boys study so they could 'hit any pitch'?
What bird did the boys study so they could 'hit any pitch'?
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Where is the first place that the team travels to in order to play?
Where is the first place that the team travels to in order to play?
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The team walks ____ miles from the border to where they play their first game.
The team walks ____ miles from the border to where they play their first game.
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What did the boys see for the first time when they arrived in Texas to play ball?
What did the boys see for the first time when they arrived in Texas to play ball?
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Who won the game between the Mexico City All Stars and Monterrey?
Who won the game between the Mexico City All Stars and Monterrey?
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How well is the team accepted in the United States? Explain/Give an example.
How well is the team accepted in the United States? Explain/Give an example.
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In Louisville, why won't the team go out on the field to play their game?
In Louisville, why won't the team go out on the field to play their game?
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Who finds a minister to do the blessing?
Who finds a minister to do the blessing?
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What does the new minister's wife do for the team?
What does the new minister's wife do for the team?
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In the press conference, how does the Mexican team react to how much bigger the American players are?
In the press conference, how does the Mexican team react to how much bigger the American players are?
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What was Cesar's job when he worked for the St. Louis Cardinals?
What was Cesar's job when he worked for the St. Louis Cardinals?
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Where did they play the Little League World Series?
Where did they play the Little League World Series?
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Who stood up to the factory boss in Monterrey so the dads could listen to the final game on the radio with the rest of the town?
Who stood up to the factory boss in Monterrey so the dads could listen to the final game on the radio with the rest of the town?
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What was the score of the final game of the Little League World Series? Who won?
What was the score of the final game of the Little League World Series? Who won?
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What was special about the game for Angel, the pitcher?
What was special about the game for Angel, the pitcher?
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Name 3 obstacles the team overcame along their journey.
Name 3 obstacles the team overcame along their journey.
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Study Notes
The Perfect Game Overview
- Cesar Faz worked for the Saint Louis Cardinals in a supporting role.
- The story is set in Monterrey, Mexico, where Cesar seeks to impress Maria at the church.
Team Dynamics and Philosophy
- Initially, Cesar's response to coaching the kids' little league team was a firm no.
- He identifies the holy trinity of baseball as:
- Home runs
- RBIs (runs batted in)
- Batting averages
Journey and Challenges
- The team travels to Texas for their first game, walking 10 miles from the border.
- Upon arrival in Texas, the boys encounter grass for the first time, a significant moment for them.
Performance and Acceptance
- The Monterrey team defeats the Mexico City All Stars in their game.
- The team faces discrimination and mockery in the U.S. due to their physical stature.
- In Louisville, the team hesitates to play because they lacked a minister for a blessing.
Community Support
- The groundskeeper assists the team by finding a minister for the blessing.
- The new minister's wife contributes by washing the boys' uniforms.
Media Relations
- During a press conference, a Mexican player remarks, "we are here to play them, not carry them," highlighting their confidence despite the size difference with American players.
Little League World Series
- The Little League World Series is held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- Angel's dad stands up to a factory boss so local dads can listen to the final game broadcast.
- Monterrey wins the final game against another team with a score of 4:0.
- Notably, Angel pitches a perfect game, a remarkable achievement.
Overcoming Obstacles
- Throughout their journey, the team overcomes:
- Racism
- Language barriers
- Size and weight disadvantages compared to other teams
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