Three of the four Cape League games on the schedule were rained out last night, but Chatham and Falmouth managed to get their game in. Falmouth won 3-2, handing Chatham its third straight loss.
After Chatham tied the game in the top of the eighth, Falmouth took the lead back on an RBI single by Nick Martini (Kansas State) in the bottom half.
Kaleb Merck (TCU) got the win for Falmouth with a solid relief performance. Merck struck out four in 1.2 shutout innings. K.C. Serna (Oregon) and Kevin Medrano (Missouri State) also had RBI for the Commodores, and Kyle Van Tungeln (TCU) had two hits.
Christian Jones (Oregon) started for Falmouth and struck out seven in six innings. He allowed just an unearned run on two hits.
For Chatham, Ricky Oropesa (USC) went 2-for-4. The Anglers are 12-13-1. Falmouth is 12-14.
What to Watch
With Brewster getting rained out yesterday, Anthony Ranaudo (LSU) is scheduled to go tonight at home. He’ll go up against Falmouth’s Cecil Tanner (Georgia).
Will Jason esposito is now on team USA roster as a replacement for Anthony Rendon. Big blow to Orleans!