The Orleans Firebirds entered the night looking to break a four‑game skid, but the Cotuit Kettleers had other plans.
After jumping ahead early, the Firebirds saw their advantage evaporate when the Kettleers exploded for three runs in the sixth inning, flipping the momentum.
Tyler Myatt was the bright spot for Orleans, launching his fourth homer of the season deep into the bullpen and finishing three‑for‑four with a walk.
Corey Nunez, meanwhile, reached base all five times, singling four times and drawing a walk, but the effort wasn’t enough to offset the deficit.
Ben Rabatin’s first start ended abruptly after two‑and‑a‑third innings, when he was pulled for Elai Iwanaga, a move that underscored the team’s struggling rotation.
A Late Chance
In the ninth, the Firebirds had a chance to tie, but Bub Terrell’s fly ball fell short, sealing a 6‑3 loss.
Myatt later reflected on the team’s preparation, noting that early arrivals at practice had them feeling the ball was flying well, and he remains hopeful about landing a Major League spot in the upcoming draft.