It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but West Potomac ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Lake Braddock Bruins 5-4. For the Wolverines, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 win the Bruins walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Liam Cardman
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Barrett Baker and Liam Cardman were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Baker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Cardman tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because West Potomac is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise. At bat, Baker scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Cardman scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Cardman has posted since back in May of 2024.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Banks Holman, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
West Potomac now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lake Braddock, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
West Potomac will challenge Robinson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lake Braddock, they are taking a road trip to face off against McLean at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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