With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, rain began to descend at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Most fans flocked to the protected upper sections of the stadium to stay dry, others threw on giant yellow ponchos.
But ASU relief pitcher Erik Tolman had no roof that he could stay dry under or plastic garb that he could throw on. Instead, the 6’2 freshman grabbed a bat and threw on a pair batting gloves.
As a freshman, Tolman has spent the majority of his appearances on the mound as one of Tracy Smith’s most trustworthy relievers.