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Down here in Texas, pretty much the whole South, from May first on you have to hydrate heavily. Before I started umpiring I'd worked construction jobs in the summer and have been a volunteer firefighter for several years. Drinking plenty of water is a must for any activity in the heat, and don't depend on your thirst to be your guide. Generally by the time you're thirsty, you're getting to the edge of being dehydrated. I generally try and drink 8oz or more between each half inning, haven't had any problems so far.
One thing also, use sunscreen. Sounds minor, but I'm a red-headed white boy, and I've already had one suspicious looking mole cut off my face two years ago. Skin cancer is no joke.
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