The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rare trip to play the Baltimore Orioles this week became memorable when their win on Tuesday clinched a historic 7th straight National League West division title. But it grew even more special for Adam Kolarek on Wednesday.
Kolarek, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays at the July 31 trade deadline, is from the Baltimore area. His father, Frank Kolarek, still lives in the area and started a nonprofit called League of Dreams.
The charity provides opportunities for people living with disabilities, especially children, to play baseball. Both Kolareks have hosted League of Dreams clinics at Oriole Park in Camden Yards before, when Adam Kolarek pitched for the division rival Rays.