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ROSEVILLE-

Monday, players for the Sacramento River Cats took time away from the field to meet and play a mock baseball game at Sutter Hospital in Roseville.

The idea — get rehab patients moving and help them understand how exercise can go a long way in their recovery.

Vanessa Ford has multiple sclerosis and is now undergoing therapy after a surgery left her wheelchair bound.

The mother of an 8-year-old is working hard to walk again. All these patients share a common goal, getting back into the swing of things.

The River Cats understand the sweat equity it takes to succeed.