In the season finale, Sidwell brought its best pitching and defense to Potomac: despite minimal offense, two runs in the second inning were all the Quakers needed to win the game.

Ben Steel pitched a complete game shutout for the third time this season, a truly remarkable achievement at the JV level. And, the defensive side of the game -- which included routine plays, several spectacular ones, and zero errors -- was a terrific note on which to end the season.

The four best defensive plays were spread out over three different innings. In the third inning, third baseman Evan Tarr made a great backhanded play on a sharply hit ball down the line and followed-it up with a long, accurate, 140-ft throw across the diamon. In the fifth, with two outs and two runners on, center fielder Sam Mogilnicki made a slick diving catch on a ball hit into the left center gap. In the sixth inning, the first batter hit a ground ball to the six-hole, and Tarr ranged to his left and made a sharp throw on the run to beat the runner by a step at first base. The next batter drilled a ball to right field, and Nate Aurbach climbed the sharp hill in Potomac's right-field to make a spectacular catch with his back against the wall at the top of the hill.

And, in a fitting end to the season, Steel struck out the side in the seventh, pushing the Quakers over the .500 mark to finish with a 6-5 record, which was an excellent achievement after a slow start back in March.