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ICYMI: Little Leaguer, Who Died Playing Ball, Gets Field Named For Him

Lazar LaPenna, 10, died in April, after collapsing during a game.

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Another honor is given to a Long Beach little leaguer who died playing the game he loved.
Another honor is given to a Long Beach little leaguer who died playing the game he loved. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

LONG BEACH, NY — Lazar LaPenna, the 10-year-old who collapsed while playing little league in April, has a ball field named in his honor.

Malibu Beach Camp in Lido Beach, a regular summer retreat for the LaPenna family, named a new field that includes a number 9 as an homage to his uniform.

"It was so touching," his father, Gregg LaPenna, a guest on "Patch AM," said.

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