Ace Pryhill has a great story about Joe Valentine, a young relief pitcher for the Cincinatti Reds, who was raised by two lesbian parents, his biological mother Deb and her lifelong partner Doreen. Doreen was his little league coach and she taught him how to play baseball. Go read it. It's a great story. Let's hope this young man can help change people's perceptions.
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