
Falmouth Commodores’ 2026 Season Ends in Sweeping Loss to Braves
The Commodores fell 10‑2 in the divisional series, but a late surge hinted at resilience before a decisive three‑run homer ended their hopes.
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The Commodores fell 10‑2 in the divisional series, but a late surge hinted at resilience before a decisive three‑run homer ended their hopes.

The Hyannis Harbor Hawks rallied from an 8‑1 hole but couldn't hold off the Bourne Braves, who secured a 12‑10 win with a decisive ninth‑inning hit.

The Bourne Braves survived a 12‑11 nail‑biter against the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, with Austin Hawke delivering a career‑defining game that puts them one win from the championship.

The Cape Cod Baseball League’s 2026 playoffs are entering a decisive stage, with the Bourne Braves set to host the Falmouth Commodores in a pivotal Division Semifinals Game 2 at Guv Fuller Field on August 5. A 6:00 p.m. ET first pitch will bring a crowd eager to see whether the Braves can build on their dominant opening victory or if the Commodores can rally to keep their championship hopes alive.

The Bourne Braves will host the Cotuit Kettleers on August 2 at 4:30 p.m. ET, aiming to break a six-game losing streak while the Kettleers fight to solidify a postseason berth.

The Bourne Braves lost 5-3 to Hyannis in the opening game of a doubleheader, leaving nine runners stranded and prompting manager Scott Landers to call for a return to fundamentals before the second contest in Wareham.

The Bourne Braves led 10‑0 after five innings but saw a late comeback by the Falmouth Commodores turn into a 13‑9 defeat, dropping their division standing and setting up a crucial final home game.

The Bourne Braves collected their first win of the season against the Cotuit Kettleers in an eight‑inning contest cut short by sunset, highlighted by Austin Hawke’s debut run, Owen Hancock’s five strikeouts and a bullpen that posted a 2.01 ERA in July.

The Bourne Braves secured an 8-1 win over the Falmouth Commodores, marking Field Manager Scott Landers' 100th regular‑season victory and showcasing a powerful offense.
The 35th Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game will take place at Whitehouse Field in Harwich on July 18, featuring a full day of family activities, a Home Run Contest, and live coverage on CBS Boston and Cape League TV.

The Bourne Braves secured a 3-1 win over the Orleans Firebirds in a tense tenth-inning showdown, highlighted by Blake Schaaf's decisive single and Matt Bolton's insurance run.

The Bourne Braves defeated the Chatham Anglers 9-2, improving to a three-game winning streak and widening their lead in the West Division. Rustan Rigdon led the offense, while Will Whelan delivered a solid start. The team travels to Orleans on Thursday for their next matchup.

The Bourne Braves led 5‑1 entering the seventh but a nine‑run burst by the Brewster Whitecaps turned the tide, highlighted by Luke Costello's season‑high four RBI and strong pitching performances.

The Braves aim to bounce back from a narrow loss as they host the Firebirds in a pivotal divisional matchup.

The Bourne Braves lost a close contest to the Y-D Red Sox, with Matt Bolton’s two triples highlighting a late rally that left the team tied for first in the division.

The Bourne Braves fell 5-2 to Harwich, a game that saw early momentum slip and a late rally fall short, leaving them tied for first in the West Division.

The Bourne Braves will host the Harwich Mariners on Thursday night, seeking to build on a three‑game unbeaten run while the Mariners look to rebound from their fourth loss.
A dramatic ninth‑inning rally propelled the Bourne Braves to a 6‑5 victory, while multiple teams across the Cape Cod Baseball League secured decisive wins.

The Bourne Braves rallied from a 4‑1 deficit to secure a second straight walk‑off victory, with key performances from Andrew Costello, Rustan Rigdon and Matt Bolton, propelling them to the top of the West Division and setting up a road test against Harwich.

Will Whelan delivered five no‑hit innings as Bourne and Chatham battled to a 2‑2 draw called by rain, a result that propels the Braves back to the top of their division.

The Bourne Braves fell 4-3 to the Brewster Whitecaps after a strong pitching performance by Brendon Bennett and a late offensive push that came up just short.

The Braves rolled past the Harbor Hawks with a 13-3 score, highlighted by a three-run shot from Mark Quatrani and a relentless fifth-inning attack that featured Lee Ellis’s first CCBL hit and RBI.

The Bourne Braves lost 6-3 to the Harwich Mariners despite out-hitting them, with Matt Bolton shining and a controversial play shaping the game.

Sophomore center fielder Matt Bolton was selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All‑Northeast second team after leading the Bearcats to a record‑breaking season that included back‑to‑back America East championships and a return to the NCAA Regionals.