The Harwich Mariners secured an 8‑4 victory over the Orleans Firebirds on Tuesday night, pulling away in the later innings with a flurry of hits.
Mariners' Offensive Surge
The Mariners compiled ten hits, capitalizing on timely hitting. Bub Terrell delivered the decisive blow with a three‑run double in the eighth that stretched the lead to four runs.
Orleans tried to respond, but their offense sputtered. Casey Cumiskey launched a solo homer in the seventh, while Tyler Smolinski added another homer earlier, but the Firebirds could only muster three runs before the final inning.
Despite the loss, the Firebirds are set to travel to Fenway Park on Thursday, where they will take part in a workout and scrimmage with the Red Sox regional scout team, a move that could shape future prospects.
The win underscores the competitiveness of the Cape Cod Baseball League season, with both teams battling for positioning as the schedule tightens.