POTOMAC PARK — The Potomac Valley Mudcats led from the start and cruised to a 14-2, five-inning win over Fort Cumberland Post 13 in a one-off exhibition on Friday at Memorial Field.

The Mudcats (4-0) are part of the Fayette County Baseball League consisting of five teams from Pennsylvania and the Oakland Oaks of Garrett County.

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