Young Brewers fans head to Arizona for special spring training experience

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Very soon, a group of very special Brewers fans will arrive in Arizona for their own spring training experience.

Three kids and their families are being sent to Arizona on a VIP trip to spring training by the Brewers and Aurora Health Care.

The kids, 8-year-old Blake Baker, 9-year-old Tyler Morano and 9-year-old Natasha Taylor all have struggled with health challenges. This trip, which started Wednesday, will give them a chance to meet Brewers players, tour the clubhouse, even throw out the first pitch in a spring game.

Blake Baker has been fighting a rare genetic disease, and this spring training trip means a lot to him and his family.

"He's constantly getting poked and prodded, so to just take a break from all that and focus on some fun time is awesome. And doing something fun that he loves," Blake's mom said. 

Blake is a little bit shy, but he did tell us he plays first base and pitcher. We asked him who his favorite Brewers player is. Blake is a Jackson Chourio fan, and now maybe he'll get to meet the young outfielder. 

One thing Chourio and Blake share is their uniform number. Blake also wears number 11.