Spirits flagged as the opposition racked up points.
Cambodia's First Run
The first Cambodian to ever cross home plate in a major game.
Proud Moment
A coach and teammate congratulate the first Cambodian to cross home plate.
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Go Team!
Excitement for a good play.
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Two Coaches, Two Styles
Cambodian Team founder Joe Cook invited Philip Beaudoin, a Canadian with extensive coaching experience, to help coach the team through the games. The two grew to have conflicting methods.
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Symbol of Cambodia
Angkor Wat, the famed temple complex of the ancient Khmer Kingdom, is the symbol on the Cambodian team's uniform.
Big Time
In December 2007, Cambodia's first baseball team played in the Southeast Asian Games, hosted in Bangkok.
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Team Spirit
The first pre-game huddle.
Anticipation
Players practiced on a regulation field with professional equipment for the first time.
The Big City Field
The practice field in Bangkok was the first real baseball field the team had seen or practiced on.
They journey
Team members and supporters left Cambodia for the first time to participate in the SEA Games, held in Bangkok.
A Blessing
Cambodia is a Buddhist country. Monks blessed the team before their journey.
The Dream
Team founder and captain Joe Cook addresses the team as they prepare for the Southeast Asian Games.
Cambodia's first team
Players come from all over Cambodia. Baseball offers them an opportunity to escape poverty and to have fun. Some practiced without shoes and many support families.
