A Narrow Loss at Doran Park
The Wareham Gatemen entered the night with a 26‑out lead over the Bourne Braves, only to watch the Braves erase the deficit in dramatic fashion.
RJ Hamilton opened the scoring with a leadoff home run that set the tone for the Gatemen’s offense, sparking early excitement among the crowd at Doran Park.
Jordan Stephens delivered a strong outing on the mound, striking out eight batters and keeping the Braves’ hitters at bay for much of the game.
Manager Ryan Smyth, after the 4‑3 loss, stressed the need for the team to cut down on strikeouts and make more contact, a message he hopes will translate into future wins.
The Braves capped the night with two runs in the bottom of the ninth, securing a walk‑off victory that marked their fifth such triumph of the summer at the venue. The Gatemen now look to avenge the defeat in their upcoming division matchup.