The 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League playoffs will culminate in a West Division Finals showdown between the Bourne Braves and the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, scheduled for August 7 at McKeon Park. The game, presented by Readers Hardwood Supply, is set for a 6:00 p.m. ET first pitch.
Pitching duel and offensive firepower
Bourne will turn to left‑hander Brandon Shannon, who logged 25.1 innings with a 4.97 ERA in the first round, while Hyannis counters with southpaw Ricker Kerstetter, who posted a perfect 0.00 ERA over three innings in the opening series.
The Braves enter the finals after a decisive 10‑run victory over the Falmouth Commodores, a game highlighted by Luke Costello’s first summer home run that capped a dominant performance.
Hyannis, meanwhile, swept Cotuit in two games, with Matt Ineich’s three‑run homer helping fuel a 7‑1 win in the second contest. The Harbor Hawks’ pitching staff recorded 10 strikeouts while surrendering just four hits.
Rustan Rigdon has been a versatile catalyst for Bourne, appearing in 37 games and stealing 19 bases while batting .246, making him a key piece of the lineup.
The season series favored Hyannis, which edged Bourne three‑two, including a late‑season three‑game stretch where the Harbor Hawks won two of three. That recent momentum adds intrigue to the upcoming clash.
Fans can expect a competitive contest as the Braves look to upset the Harbor Hawks, who have won three of the last four regular‑season meetings.