PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic

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HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11. Part of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game events leading up to Tuesday night's annual classic, the National League team won, 7-4.

National League's inflielder/designated Hitter Ahmar Donatto of Praire View A&M (9) is caught in a run down between first and second base by American League's second baseman Kylan Duncan of Alabama A&M (1) during the sixth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's third baseman/right-handed pitcher Jay Campbell of Florida A&M (29) hits two run home run during the seventh inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's right-handed pitcher Reagan Rivera of Coppin State (14) throws a ball during the fourth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's right-handed pitcher Reagan Rivera of Coppin State (14) reacts during the fourth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

American League's shortstop KJ White of Southern (3) swings during the fourth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's catcher Broedy Poppell of Florida A&M (12) slides into second base safely after hitting a double as American League's shortstop KJ White of Southern (3) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's right-handed pitcher Diego Barrett of North Carolina A&T (10) throws a ball during the fifth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's third baseman/right-handed pitcher Jay Campbell of Florida A&M (29) throws a ball during the ninth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's shortstop Elijah Pinckney of Morehouse (6) swings during the fifth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's catcher Tyler Smith of Alabama State (17) slides into second base safely as American League's second baseman Jalon Mack of Southern (14) applies a late tag during the sixth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League players celebrate their win over American League during HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's third baseman/right-handed pitcher Jay Campbell of Florida A&M (29) celebrates with teammmates after hiting two run home run during the seventh inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's shortstop Elijah Pinckney of Morehouse (6) is interviewed after winning the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

National League's shortstop Elijah Pinckney of Morehouse (6) is congratulated after winning the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. signs autographs after National League beat American League during the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rubye Lucas, wife of Bill Lucas, the first Black general manager for the Atlanta Braves, throws the ceremonial first pitch before the game at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Fans take shelter during a rain delay at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Fans cheer during the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

The Georgia Mass Band Drumline performs during the the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., step during the Pregame show at The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A Georgia Mass Band Sophisticated Jewel dancer performs during the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Hali Thomas (left) and Phillip Thomas (right) hold up their six-month old twins Zoe and Phillip II during the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

(Left to right) Kason White and Artis Young, members of Atlanta youth baseball team Beastmode enjoy the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Fans enjoy the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper greets American League players before the game at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of the American League wait for the game to begin at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Grammy Award winning singer Avery Sunshine sings the National Anthem at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

The Ebenezer Church Choir sings the Black National Anthem during pregame festivities at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer David Justice greets members of The American League at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

National League players chat in their dugout before the start of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The Georgia Mass Band Drumline performs during the pregame festivities at the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., step during the pregame show at The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., step during the pregame show at The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., throws up the fraternity’s sign during the pregame show at The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

Baseball players watch the fireworks show after the HBCU Swingman Classic game at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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National League's inflielder/designated Hitter Ahmar Donatto of Praire View A&M (9) is caught in a run down between first and second base by American League's second baseman Kylan Duncan of Alabama A&M (1) during the sixth inning of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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