The Bourne Braves edged the Cotuit Kettleers 4-3 in a dramatic ten-inning showdown that kept the Cape Cod Baseball League playoffs alive.
A Ten-Inning Thriller
Four lead changes and three dead‑locks peppered the contest, forcing the game into extra innings before a clutch hit decided the outcome.
Cotuit struck first, plating a run in the opening frame after Dawson Park led off with a double and Hunter Warren followed with an RBI single.
The Braves answered in the third when Andrew Costello doubled home a run, and Luke Costello’s sacrifice fly added another tally to knot the game.
Ryan Tyranski’s sacrifice fly in the fourth tied the score again, and JJ Moran’s single put Cotuit back on top 3-2.
Clutch Moments
Brice Estep’s home run in the seventh stitched the game back level, setting the stage for a final-inning showdown.
Veterans Lee Ellis and Luke McGrath, along with utility player Kyle Kipp, provided depth that kept the Braves competitive throughout the marathon.
In the bottom of the tenth, Blake Schaaf stepped up and delivered a single that drove in the winning run, sparking jubilation among the Braves’ bench.
Coach’s Reflection
Cotuit manager Rob Cooper praised his squad’s resilience, noting the mental grind of a back‑and‑forth battle that tested every player’s composure.
The Kettleers will regroup with a day of rest before traveling to face Orleans at 5 p.m. Friday, while Bourne looks to carry the momentum forward.