Soft side of Bustos gives kids chance of living their dreams

 
By Blake Jackson
Published: March 25, 2008

Crystl Bustos ' first home run was still climbing when it struck the inside of the left field foul pole.

Had the inanimate outfielder not intervened, the second-inning blast could've traveled 280 feet — or more. The crowd rose and the players froze, to watch Team USA 's biggest bomber round the bases.

"She plays this game hard,” said coach Mike Candrea , after his team routed Oklahoma State 7-0 Monday nig...


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