The Washington baseball team began the season in mid-February. They won the season opener on the road at UC Irvine on February 16, 9-5. It was the first game of a double-header. The home opener was supposed to take place on February 15, but the game was rained out. UC Irvine won the second game by a score of 2-1. UCI then won the rubber game on Sunday February 17, 6-4.
Washington designated hitter Joe Wainhouse, last seasons home run leader for the Huskies with 19, had one in the season opener along with catcher Nick Kahle.