Cape Cod League Playoffs: Hyannis and Bourne Advance in Dominant Fashion
Hyannis Harbor Hawks and Bourne Braves continued their winning streaks with commanding victories, setting the stage for a potential championship series.
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Hyannis Harbor Hawks and Bourne Braves continued their winning streaks with commanding victories, setting the stage for a potential championship series.

The Harwich Mariners traveled to Chatham for the second game of their Saturday double‑header after a 5‑2 win over the Bourne Braves earlier in the day. Brady Bendik delivered six shutout innings, but the Anglers answered with six unanswered runs to win 7‑2, setting up a decisive showdown with the Brewster Whitecaps.

The Harwich Mariners secured a decisive victory over Y‑D at Whitehouse Field, driven by strong pitching from Jason Flores and a clutch two‑run triple from Sean O’Leary, setting up a much‑anticipated rematch in Bourne.

Despite opening with a 4‑0 advantage, the Cotuit Kettleers fell 5‑4 to the Harwich Mariners after a late rally, a balk and critical defensive errors.

The Bourne Braves secured their eighth consecutive playoff berth with a 9‑3 victory over the Harwich Mariners, highlighted by strong performances from Blake Schaaf and Luke Costello.

A tightly contested Cape Cod League matchup saw the Orleans Firebirds overcome a late rally by the Harwich Mariners, pulling out a 6‑4 win that keeps the Mariners in contention for the East’s third seed.

The Mariners secured a walk-off win over the Anglers, highlighted by key contributions from Miller, Albanese and James, and now turn their focus to a Tuesday showdown with the Cotuit Kettleers.

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.

The Mariners secured their first win of the season, highlighted by James Litman's strong pitching and key contributions from Ryan Gerety, Sean O’Leary and others.

Thirteen Kent State baseball players earn Academic All-MAC honors, reflecting the program's emphasis on scholarship and sport.

The Kent State Golden Flashes saw their 2026 MAC Baseball Tournament campaign conclude with a 5-2 defeat to the Toledo Rockets, setting up an anxious wait for the NCAA selection show.

The Mid-American Conference announced its 2026 baseball postseason awards, highlighting Kent State’s ten honorees, including Co‑Defensive Player of the Year Micah Rienstra‑Kiracofe and First‑Team All‑MAC pitcher Brody Williams.

The Mid-American Conference revealed its 2026 baseball All-MAC selections and specialty award winners, highlighting standout performances from Miami, Toledo and other league programs as the tournament kicks off in Ohio.

Toledo erupted early with a three-run burst from Cade Baker, extending their lead to 7-1 before Kent State mounted a comeback that ultimately couldn't close the gap.

The Golden Flashes secured a series win, a first-round bye, and a chance at consecutive regular-season titles.

Kent State’s 4‑3 win over Toledo hinged on Brody Williams’ early homer, Troy Sudbrook’s fourth‑inning double and an eighth‑inning misplay that handed the Flash the lead, setting the stage for a doubleheader tomorrow at Scott Park.