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Swingin’ In the Rain

With a light breeze blowing on a warm summer night and a sunset-painted sky in the background, being atthe ballpark seems like the perfect place to be. But sometimes weather and sports just do not get along. Notevery game is picture perfect, and the University of Utah baseball team knows that dealing with toughweather conditions in Utah and on the road is just part of the game.

“The weather is so unpredictable here,” said catcher Alex Isola. “You just got to be ready.”

Isola is one of 15 Utes who call sunny California home. The obvious differences between Utah and theGolden State’s weather, like snow, can make playing baseball outside difficult.