Yeah. reporter: to go from laughing stock to media darling, moving merch. translator: tv producers, movie producers reaching out to us. it s endless. definitely feels like we reached celebrity status. translator: i don t think the media and everything is getting to their head. they re just focused on the game. reporter: but with two key cubs stars sidelined, those burrly faith baptist boys proved too much. a second half blowout. the cubs destroyed. they weren t in this for a heartwarming story about deaf kids against the odds. they were in this to win. translator: and i m very proud. they defeated us? yes, but they ve taught us a lesson. that means that the expectation is going to be higher next year. reporter: get this, there