The rainy day didn’t stop Deerfield baseball from delivering two dominant performances at home this weekend, sweeping a double header against Exeter.
In game one, Deerfield broke things open in the bottom of the third inning when Mack Mrowka ‘25 roped a bases-loaded triple to give Big Green a commanding lead. The offense ran deep with second baseman Tate Bannish ‘25 taking charge with three hits, including two doubles down the third-base line and a single. Designated hitter Jack Welch ‘26 and third baseman Aidan Barclay ‘25 each added an RBI and a stolen base. On the mound Connor Niemiec ‘25 was incredible, throwing six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out five to earn the win. Deerfield took game one 6-0.
Big Green sealed the deal in game two, racking up 10 hits and 16 runs in just five innings and claiming the series sweep with a 16-1 victory. The team showcased offensive depth and patience at the plate, taking advantage of their 12 walks. Second baseman Colton Simas ‘28 went 3-for-3 with three RBIs, and Jack Welch continued his hot streak with a 2-for-2 performance and four RBIs. Barret Adams ‘27, Caleb Allen ‘25, and Will Machnik ‘26 each drove in two runs. On the mound, Tripp Woytowicz and Jake Kavanaugh combined for five strong innings, allowing just one hit and striking out four.
With disciplined bats at the plate and dominant defense, Deerfield capped off an impressive doubleheader sweep, improving their record to 7-3. The varsity baseball team hits the road on Wednesday to face Cushing for a second time this season.