one year ago, my brother, mike dryer, never could have imagined that he would be playing with his heroesen he took to the field at fenway. >> mike dryer, you united states air force. >> reporter: invited to play with the wounded warrior amputee softball team. but it didn't end there. this time last year, you were a huge fan of this team and now all of the sudden, you are playing with them. what has that been like for you? >> i love it. playing with these guys, it is the greatest thing ever. >> reporter: this game, outside of new york city, neither has the fanfare. in its third year, the team has played more than 100 games in 85 cities. >> reporter: why do you think so many people are interested in you guys? >> well, we have got a pretty good comeback story. the guys have persevered to a certain extent. i think people are pleased to see that. >> reporter: each soldier, an amputee with a story of their own. lance corporal mattie yas ferrara was injured in afghanistan. >> i lost both legs, broke my pelvis, shattered my femur. when i saw them playing, it made me stronger fiscally and mentall