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Miracle fields strike out barriers for players with disabilities

Baseball fields across the country are becoming more inclusive for players with physical and developmental disabilities.

So-called miracle fields are constructed with rubberized turf that accommodates wheelchairs and assistive devices.

Cynthia Abrams of the Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom takes us to one near Nashville.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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