Local Hot Sauce Maker's Dream Comes to Life at Ballpark

0:00Clearwater Threshers kicked off their first home stand of the season, and one local fan is extra hyped. Carlo Sanchez started making hot sauce in his kitchen back in 2021. Now is the official sauce for the Threshers and Phillies spring training right here in his hometown. We first caught up with Carlos a few years ago when friends pushed him the sell at Farmers Markets. Then the team reached out, turning his hobby into a real deal. He's at the games watching fans grab his bottles with his banner hanging over the bullpen. Carlos calls it a dream come true, straight from his kitchen to the stadium. The team loves partnering with a local guy who shows up every night way better than some big corporation. It sets an example for supporting homegrown businesses. His line has grown to five flavors now, sold in five ball parks, even hitting the big leagues at Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies. Turns out everyone craves that heat these days, especially his Carolina Reaper. Living just five minutes from BayCare ballpark, this spot holds a special nostalgia for Carlos.

1:04From backyard batches to scoreboard shout outs, his story shows how local passion can spice up the whole community. That's the story for today. Tampa Bay News Today, driven by AI.