Venezuelan Brewers players inspire community during postseason run

As Brewers fans gathered to watch Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday, support for the home team extended beyond Milwaukee and deep into the Venezuelan community that has embraced some of the club's biggest stars.Outfielder Jackson Chourio and catcher William Contreras have played pivotal roles in Milwaukee's postseason success, helping the Brewers take a two-game lead in their series against the San Diego Padres. Both players were born in Venezuela, and their accomplishments have resonated with fans who share their heritage.Among them is the Rev. Norberto Sandoval, a priest at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Milwaukee and a native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, the same city Chourio calls home."Baseball have allowed a lot of Venezuelan players to come to the United States and and and succeed and grow," Sandoval said. As longtime Brewers fan, Sandoval said he takes pride in watching Venezuelan players excel on one of baseball's biggest stages."We have a lot of such