Key Moments
The Bourne Braves dropped a 6‑3 decision to the Harwich Mariners on Tuesday, despite out‑hitting their opponents by a wide margin.
Bourne’s night was marred by a series of miscues, including two pick‑off attempts that caught baserunners and a single caught‑stealing that halted a potential rally.
Centerfielder Matt Bolton was the bright spot, finishing 3‑for‑4 with a triple and earning Player of the Game honors.
The Mariners capitalized on wild pitches and passed balls, adding runs in the fifth when Sean O’Leary delivered a two‑run single that pushed the lead to 6‑3.
A controversial play involving Harwich second baseman Tyler Smolinski — a ground ball that struck the third‑base bag and stayed fair — added to the tension.
A late spark came from Trent Caraway, whose two‑run single in the eighth inning briefly revived hopes of a comeback, but the effort fell short.
The Braves will next travel to face the Cotuit Kettleers, looking to rebound from the loss.