The Cascade Vista Athletic Club was broken into over the weekend, stealing lawn equipment, a generator and two pitching machines. It’s the second time in less than two months the youth baseball league has been targeted.

The first break-in occurred on late October when a riding lawn mower and push mower were taken.

“The club has installed heavier locks but now we are faced with a tough decision to raise the cost of baseball for families,” said Dave Nelson spokesperson for the club who plays under Pony Baseball/Softball (not Little League). “Insurance will cover some of the cost for replacement, but replacing equipment comes at an additional cost.”

Renton Police are investigating both break-ins. In the meantime, the CVAC is asking for community help to replace their stolen equipment.

“To keep the cost down we are asking for donations from the community to replace everything stolen,” said Nelson. “Whoever broke in cannot stop us from playing baseball and they cannot stop a kid about dreaming of playing baseball or softball.”

Those wishing to pledge donations are asked to email the club president Robert Ryan at president@cvac.org. Nelson said the club hopes to have a formal secure site in the coming days.