They are just 10 and 11 years old, but they are basking in newfound fame. The Tijuana Municipal Little League will soon board a plane for Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where they will compete in the Little League World Series. KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis speaks with players and parents before they leave for the US to represent Mexico.
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