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MCYSA raises money with 'Pitch in for Puerto Rico' for baseball teams affected by hurricanes

A Puerto Rico coach high fives Crystal Lake players before opening ceremonies on Friday, July 22, 2016, for the 2016 McHenry County Youth Sports Association Summer International Championships at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald (John Konstantaras)

A Puerto Rico coach high fives Crystal Lake players before opening ceremonies on Friday, July 22, 2016, for the 2016 McHenry County Youth Sports Association Summer International Championships at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald (John Konstantaras)

The Burns family poses with the two Puerto Rican baseball players they hosted during the 2015 MCYSA tournament. From left: Morgan Burns, Patti Burns, Todd Burns, Jan Figueroa, Victor Torrez, Jillian Burns, Connor Burns.

The Piratas of Puerto Rico baseball club poses with the Puerto Rican flag during the 2016 MCYSA tournament.

Puerto Rican baseball coaches Alexis Bruno (left) and Luis Alvarado pose with Alexis Bruno, Jr., (right) during the MCYSA Summer International Championships.