Cape Cod League Update
The Brewster Whitecaps have rattled off three consecutive victories in the East Division of the Cape Cod Baseball League, keeping pace with the Yarmouth‑Dennis Red Sox as the playoff picture sharpens.
Jacob Lee, a standout from Virginia Commonwealth, powered the Whitecaps with six RBIs in a 10‑6 win over Hyannis, a performance that helped the team build a 7‑2 lead after four innings.
On the mound, Gaines Estridge, a pitcher from the United States Air Force Academy, delivered five solid innings, allowing just three hits and two runs while the offense surged ahead.
Red Sox Edge Past Firebirds
Yarmouth‑Dennis continued its strong run, defeating the Orleans Firebirds 8‑5 in an eight‑inning contest that highlighted the depth of the league’s East Division.
Armando Briseno of Cal State Fullerton and Jake Souders from Samford drove the Red Sox’s offense, while Brock Ketelsen of Stanford silenced the opposition with four scoreless innings and five strikeouts.
Harwich’s Late Surge
Niko Brini of Wofford sparked a 5‑2 victory for Harwich over Falmouth with two RBIs, and Jackson Peavy from Georgia turned in four solid innings, surrendering only two runs.
Cotuit’s Playoff Push
The Cotuit Kettleers bolstered their West Division playoff hopes with a win over Wareham, a result that saw Texas State’s Dawson Park score three times on a 3‑for‑4 day and Boston College’s Jacob Burnham pitch five nearly unhittable innings.
Chatham’s dramatic finish came when Naulivou Lauaki Jr. of Oregon launched a walk‑off solo home run, giving the team a 4‑3 triumph over Bourne, while a trio of pitchers — Terry Hayes Jr., Justice de Jong and Collins Black — combined to limit the opposition to three runs on six hits.