GALLERY: Marion Harding at Galion baseball

By Maria Winemiller

PhotosbyMaria.net/Crawford County Now

May 6, 2026 10:26 pm

Baseball batter in a black jersey swinging at a pitch, with a catcher in white gear kneeling behind him on the dirt infield.

Baseball catcher in white protective gear and helmet celebrates with the umpire on the infield dirt.

Young baseball batter in a light blue jersey and white pants stands at the plate, preparing to swing as a catcher looms to the left and spectators watch in the background.

Baseball batter in light blue uniform swings at a pitch on a dirt infield with a catcher visible to the left and spectators behind the fence.

Male baseball batter in a black 'Presidents' jersey and gray pants grips the bat, ready to swing at home plate as a catcher in white gear crouches behind him.

Young baseball pitcher in white uniform on the mound, mid-throw with glove up, action shot on a grassy field with a blue outfield wall in the background

Baseball player in a light-blue uniform catches a ball on a grassy field with orange foul poles in the background.

Baseball action: a baserunner in black speeds past a sliding fielder in light blue near the base on a dirt infield.

Baseball player in light blue jersey with 'Prosser' and number 4 walking on infield with helmet and bat in hand (rear view).

Baseball batter in a light blue uniform swings at a pitch on a grassy field.

Baseball game action: a fielder in black number 12 lunges toward second base as players watch in the infield with a green outfield and blue fence in the background.

Baseball pitcher in a light-blue uniform throws from the mound with a scoreboard and outfield wall in the background.

Two baseball players clash in an infield play: a runner slides on the grass as a fielder jumps over him and the ball is nearby.

Baseball batter in light blue uniform swings at a pitched ball as the catcher in black crouches behind him and an umpire watches; ball is midair to the right on a grassy field.

Young baseball team in black-and-red uniforms gathers on the pitcher's mound, a catcher addressing players as a scoreboard looms in the background.

Three baseball players stand on a dirt infield with a coach on a green field, wearing light blue uniforms; one has hands on hips and wears a helmet, the others chat nearby.

Baseball pitcher in black uniform mid-pitch on the mound with catcher behind him and a scoreboard in the background.

Young baseball batter in mid-swing, catcher crouched behind him, coach or umpire in background on a grassy field.

Baseball batter in black swings at a pitch as the catcher in white gear crouches at home plate.

Baseball game in progress: a fielder in blue-and-white uniform prepares to catch the ball, while a blurred runner or fielder passes in the foreground on the green field.

Baseball pitcher in a light blue uniform throwing a pitch on a dirt mound, ball in midair with a blue outfield fence behind.

A young baseball pitcher on the mound in mid-windup, preparing to throw, with a blue fence and scoreboard in the background.

Youth baseball batter in white and blue swings at a pitched ball on a dirt infield, with a catcher in black gear nearby.

Baseball infield action as a runner in a light-blue jersey (#18, Albert) advances toward second while a Black-clad fielder and a teammate look on.

Baseball scene: fielder in white uniform diving to catch a ground ball near a base while another runner approaches from the left.

Baseball scene: a fielder in a light-blue uniform crouches with a glove as a runner in a black uniform with the number 12 stands nearby on the dirt infield.

Baseball batter in a white uniform swings at a pitched ball on a diamond with a catcher nearby and a fence in the background.

Three baseball players in light-blue uniforms with helmets pose with their coach on the infield dirt.

Youth baseball team in light blue jerseys forming a huddle on the field near the dugout.

Baseball pitcher in white and blue uniform mid-throw on the mound with a green field and blue fence in the background.

Baseball batter in black uniform and helmet prepares to swing as a pitched ball approaches on a dirt infield.

Baseball action at home plate: catcher in white gear crouches as an umpire watches, while a batter/runner approaches the plate with a bat nearby.

Baseball batter in white and navy uniform swings a bat during a game on a grassy field, helmeted and focused on the ball.

Youth baseball game scene: a baserunner in a light blue uniform slides toward a base as a fielder in a black jersey (#12) waits with a glove nearby on the dirt infield.

Two baseball players in black uniforms with pink lettering stand near a blue chain-link outfield fence as a ball flies between them during a play.

Baseball outfielder in a light blue uniform leaps to catch a ball with glove extended on a green field, blue fence behind him.

Young baseball pitcher in a light blue jersey and white pants lunges to throw, glove outstretched, as a coach in a black jacket watches nearby on the dirt infield.

Pitcher in a light blue uniform winds up to throw from the mound as a baserunner in black slides toward second base nearby.

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