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After a two week off-season that had countless rumors flying regarding not only the starting lineup of the team but who would be the coach was settled Tuesday night as March-Westin took the field to face Mylan in their fall season opener.

Coach Tom accepted a contract extension which will keep him at the helm of team MW through the remainder of the year. Derek and Tony were released on waivers to be picked up by ERA. MW added some significant talent to the lineup as they added a pair of new faces, Scott Barr and Steve Doddrill, from MVP Paintball.

In spite of these lineup changes the team chemistry seemed very much in tact as MW pulled out to an early lead partly in thanks to the Mylan hurler as he struggled to find the strike zone for most of the night.

But MW wasn’t about to settle for just walks as they took advantage of the new .47 COR softballs used this season, sending them into the night sky on home runs from Wimer, Nick, and Jackson. March-Westin’s defense performed well considering this is a season opener game, led by Jared in right center field who hauled in numerous catches throughout the night.

Even young Mark displayed his dedication to the team as he sacrificed his own educational goals for the goals of the team. And he then followed up that decision with tangible results including a bases loaded single in the first, scoring two runners. When asked for comment about his attendance, Mark remained confident that he would be able to deceive not only his teacher, but his father, in spite of the fact that his father (Jennings) will be playing 1st base throughout the season.

March-Westin was able to close out the game by holding on to their 10 run lead in the bottom of the 5th inning with a clutch double play, preventing the runner on third from scoring. With a final score of 19-9 MW records its first of what many expect to be a long line of W’s.

HR Race: Wimer-1, Nick-1, Jackson-1

Key batting averages: Dave 1-4 (.250)*, Tom 1-2 (.500)

Westin takes the field again Thursday night as they face Auto Ranch at 7pm on Liberatore field.

*Statistic under dispute.