“The connection that we have with fans is the connection that we all got at some points in our life,” said Ascencio, who does Spanish radio broadcasts, along with partner Bengie Molina, on WIJR (880 AM) and via the MLB app. “Whether being here in St. Louis or San Diego or LA or New York, there’s always a voice that is a connection to your childhood, to your friends, to your dad, to your mom and even to lonely nights.”
In the series after that, the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town. Their Spanish broadcaster is the legendary Jaime Jarrin, who has a special role in Polo’s life.