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NGU knows how to tough it out despite the threat of bad weather

NGU knows how to tough it out despite the threat of bad weather

Casey Mikell, Staff Photographer

NGU men’s baseball went up against the University of Mount Olive on April 6, 2018, and came out victorious. Despite having to move the game to 2 p.m., the Crusaders stepped up to the plate, eventually winning the game 7-3. 


Pitcher Tucker Burgess shows off his strength as he winds back to send the ball flying to home plate.

Pitcher Tucker Burgess shows off his strength as he winds back to send the ball flying to home plate.


Utah Jones rushes to beat the ball to first plate, but ends up being a bit late.

Utah Jones rushes to beat the ball to first plate, but ends up being a bit late.


Ryan Brown gets ready to smash the ball for a home run. Can he do it?

Ryan Brown gets ready to smash the ball for a home run. Can he do it?


Yes he can. Brown makes his way around the bases to be congratulated by teammate Andrew Plunkett.

Yes he can. Brown makes his way around the bases to be congratulated by teammate Andrew Plunkett.


The team comes together to congratulate Brown on his home run.

The team comes together to congratulate Brown on his home run.


Josh Black leans back to keep the ball from hitting his side.

Josh Black leans back to keep the ball from hitting his side.


Eric Gilbert lines up his glove with the ball to get another out.

Eric Gilbert lines up his glove with the ball to get another out.


Brown gets prepared to catch the ball to keep the opposing team from getting a steal.

Brown gets prepared to catch the ball to keep the opposing team from getting a steal.


Jones rounds first base as he sees if the opposing team caught the ball.

Jones rounds first base as he sees if the opposing team caught the ball.


John Jones shows off his incredible form as he follows through to hit the ball. But sadly, he is a tad too late.

John Jones shows off his incredible form as he follows through to hit the ball. But sadly, he is a tad too late.

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