The Bourne Braves secured a decisive 7‑2 victory over the Wareham Gatemen on Friday night, a win that not only added another tally to their ledger but also underscored the emergence of a key arm in the rotation.
Right‑hander Noah Scott, who began the season out of the bullpen, turned in his first scoreless start of the campaign, tossing five innings without allowing a run, surrendering just two hits while striking out four. The outing marked a stark contrast to his earlier relief appearance, where he had yielded two earned runs in two frames.
A Pitcher’s Resurgence
At the plate, Andrew Costello was the offensive engine, delivering a three‑hit, three‑RBI performance that lifted his batting average to a league‑leading .352 and pushed his OPS to .955. His RBI singles in the fourth and fifth innings gave the Braves an early 2‑0 lead, and his clutch hit in the seventh capped a rally that stretched the margin to 7‑1 before Wareham added an unearned run in the eighth.
The win also highlighted the depth of the Braves’ supporting cast. Reliever Will Harrigan contributed three innings of solid work, permitting only an unearned run, while Owen Hancock closed out the ninth with a single run allowed, preserving the lead. The collective effort on both sides of the ball reflects the team’s cohesion as they head toward the All‑Star break.
With the top four teams in each division earning playoff berths, Bourne now sits on the cusp of securing its seventh straight postseason appearance. The Braves will reconvene after the break on Monday, facing the Orleans Firebirds at Doran Park, aiming to translate Friday’s momentum into a sustained push.