MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 9, 2006

Rob To The Rescue Of Little Leaguers

He Schools Indiana Team In Ways Of Baseball — And Red Sox-Yankee Lore

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    Indiana may be hoops heaven, but basketball isn't the only sport that's played in the Hoosier State. Little League baseball is serious stuff, too. Rob Mariano helps one team gain a competitive edge.

  • Rob Mariano gives some fielding tips

    Rob Mariano gives some fielding tips  (CBS/EARLY SHOW)

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    Need help negotiating a raise? Planning a trip or wedding? Whatever! Just ask Rob Mariano of "Survivor" and "Amazing Race." E-mail your request.

(CBS)  "Boston Rob" Mariano stepped to the plate and tried to come to the rescue of a Little League team in Middlebury, Ind. that needed more than a few pointers.

The reality show star, who appeared in both "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race," responded to a letter written by the team's assistant coach.

Along the way, he showed the boys the right way to go about their business between the white lines. He also took advantage of his position to spread his love of his hometown Red Sox and rub it in that the Sox beat their fierce rivals, the New York Yankees, in the 2004 American League Championship Series before winning the World Series by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals.

But did Rob hit a home run for the Little Leaguers? Did his coaching efforts pay off? Or did he strike out?

Click here to find out.


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