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At 3:40 p.m., the four motorcyclists head to their truck to claim their bikes and don chest protectors, heavy-duty knee-high boots, knee pads and bedazzled helmets.

He’s armed with a padded glove, mask, helmet, chest protector, throat protector and shin guards.

One guy wore a hot dog costume, unzipped and wedged over his chest protector.

Ward was behind home plate that day, wearing a mask and chest protector, and passed out between innings.

USA Lacrosse has worked to promote awareness about and standardize rules requiring chest protectors that meet the new standard at the high school and college levels.