The boys returned home to their respective villages for the first time in almost 2 years…

They were greeted in each village by several thousand people and media, and received a real hero’s welcome.

Rinku was able to see the house that he built with his contest winnings for his family and Dinesh was able to build a real bathroom outhouse for his family, and also was able to buy them some farming land.

here are some pictures from those two days.

The boys asked us to thank all their fans, their teammates, the Pirates, the media, and MLB for the chance to play baseball.  It is an opportunity that has transformed not only their lives but also the minds and hearts of many young men in their villages…

For this they are truly grateful, and they look forward to getting back to Pirate City next February to continue their journey.

Dinesh’s Home in Khanpur

Dinesh’s Grandma Blesses the boys

Parade Leading up to Dinesh’s Village

Crowd and Media Mob the Boys

Rinku’s New Home

Rinku’s Village Mobs the boys

Rinku Addresses the Media

Dinesh, JB, & Rinku