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NCAA lacrosse roughed up Union's field, Stewart says

Talen Energy Stadium got a workout over the weekend and Union sporting director Earnie Stewart is not happy about it.

After the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament, the pitch needed a little manicuring.

Although the field didn't look too bad for Wednesday's Major League Soccer game against the Columbus Crew, it wasn't up to Stewart's standards.

"Lacrosse was in our stadium this last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and it's been difficult for me," Stewart told reporters before the game. "I do have to say that [head groundskeeper] Johnny Torres with his group did an amazing job to get the field prepped, but still, you can see a couple lines.