NORFOLK, Neb. - Norfolk Buddy Baseball is in its second fall season giving special needs individuals the opportunity to have some fun playing baseball.

Rachael Hoefer started the program and says there's nothing quite like this experience in Norfolk.

“So, the whole point of buddy baseball is to have fun," Hoefer said. "We don’t keep score, there's no outs, everybody cheers. It's just you leave with your face hurting because you're smiling so much.”

Buddy Baseball started last year with 13 players and one team. The organization has more than doubled in size in year two.

Hofer says the community of Norfolk has provided tremendous support.

“Amazing. The community that we’re apart of — that’s all we do is just build upon each other, everybody has been so excited. The community, as far as business and sports, has been awesome.”

Even NCN’s own Hanky Hazelton was out in support pitching on the mound. For participant Ryan Mueller, the passion for the game is strong. With big hopes, he had one thing on his mind.

“Yup I’m hoping to hit a home run today," Mueller said. "Not that it matters, I just want to hit some good hits honestly."

Mueller’s hit might not have gone out of the park, but he did round all the bases in one swing for the score.