When a big rain event occurs — you may call it a “downpour” or a “major storm” — there are many factors that will dictate how fast your baseball or softball field will be ready to resume play. But here is the somewhat shocking truth: every situation is different and that can greatly skew the time needed for recovery — making things either harder or easier. The factors that most commonly affect how fast a field can recover include: The infield’s condition going into the rain event (dragged smooth? chewed-up from cleats?) Soil makeup of the infield skin…

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