A lightning and rain delay at the Walla Walla Sweets versus Cowlitz Blackbears WCL (West Coast League) baseball game Tuesday night turned Borleske Stadium in Walla Walla, Wash. into a puddle jumping playground for two-year-old Braiden Cross who made the foul weather a fun splash in the midst of dry area seaking adults. (Photo/Walla Walla Union-Bulletin photo: Jeff Horner)

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