Navy’s Henry Mitchell, left, and Tyler Cripe race to second base to get USC infielder Patrick Evans out during the Salute the Troops tournament at Founders Park. Photo by CJ Rosenberger/Carolina Reporter

Two boys with baseball mitts wait behind a fence for the gates to open.

Two 10-year olds, Ronnie Boykin, left, and Jace Handley, wait for the gates to open during the rain delay for Gamecock baseball’s match against the Navy. Photo by McKenzie Bargeron/Carolina Reporter

A young boy plays around with the groundskeeper's squeegee.

David Ash and 10-year-old Miles Flanagan carry a roller squeegee to get the water off the turf as they prepare for the University of South Carolina versus Navy baseball game. Photo by Lacey Chapman/Carolina Reporter

Two baseball players blow bubbles with gum.

South Carolina Gamecock players Ethan Lizama and Tyler Bak face off in a bubble blowing competition before the start of the game. Photo by Amanda Lee/Carolina Reporter

Camouflage baseball helmets sit in cubbies.

Gamecock players wear camouflage helmets to support the Armed Forces during a Salute the Troops tournament that included the Army, Navy and Air Force baseball teams playing at Founders Park. Photo by Markia Anderson/Carolina Reporter

A baseball player lifts his bat over his shoulder in preparation for the pitch.

Carolina’s Dawson Harman prepares to bat in the USC baseball game against the Army at Founders Park. The Army won 9-5. Photo by Jasmine Cross/Carolina Reporter

Empty baseball seats look out over a tarp that covers the baseball field while storm clouds loom in the distance.

Founders Park sits empty at the scheduled start time due to a two-hour rain delay before the Gamecocks’ game against Navy. Photo by Talia Kohan/Carolina Reporter

Empty baseball seats look out over a tarp that covers the baseball field while storm clouds loom in the distance.

Gamecock catcher Talmadge LeCroy loses his mask as he reaches for an errant pitch against the Army during the Salute the Troops tournament. Photo by Patrick Higgins/Carolina Reporter

Smiling baseball player pumps his fist and celebrates his home run.

University of South Carolina freshman Will Craddock celebrates his leadoff home run  against Navy. The University of South Carolina baseball team shut out Navy, 8–0. Photo by Kaylee Keisler

Will Craddock celebrates with teammates in the dugout following his hit of the first home run against Navy. Craddock put Carolina on the board immediately, leading off the first inning with a solo home run to left field. He added two more runs in the third with a double down the left-field line. Photo by Kaylee Keisler/Carolina Reporter