West Potomac unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 10-6 to the West Springfield Spartans on Tuesday. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Austin Dean put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
Barrett Baker
| 03/18/25 vs West Springfield | 3 |
| 05/27/24 vs Woodson | 1 |
| 05/24/24 vs Hayfield | 1 |
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Dean wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Barrett Baker, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-1. Those three stolen bases gave Baker a new career-high.
Looking ahead, West Potomac will host South County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Springfield, they will face off against Oakton at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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