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Daily Fog: Not so Fast

For all their recent struggles, the Brewster Whitecaps reminded everyone last night that they’re not done yet.

The Whitecaps were the best team in the league for most of the season before an eight-game winless streak sent them tumbling. But they snapped that streak on Saturday, and on Sunday, they started with a new streak in impressive fashion, beating first-place Y-D 9-5.

With just three games left in the regular season, the Whitecaps have a shot to get that division title they seemed destined for. But whether they do it or not, they’re in the playoffs regardless. And they might have found something that works.

Brewster made a lineup change for Saturday’s game and stuck with it Sunday, when it really paid off. Drew Martinez (Memphis), the leadoff hitter all year, moved into the third spot. He went 3-for-5 on Saturday, and on Sunday, he went 4-for-4 with four RBI.

Suddenly, the middle of Brewster’s order looks a lot different.

Martinez led the way in Sunday’s win. Derek Jones (Washington State) also had a nice day, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.

Brewster’s pitching staff, which has turned thin lately, got a boost from Matt Crouse (Ole Miss), who allowed three earned runs in six innings. Kyle Hendricks (Dartmouth) was dominant out of the pen, pitching 2.2 innings of one-hit ball.

The victory moves Brewster to within one point of Y-D for first place.

Elsewhere

  • Orleans made it seven in a row with a 2-0 victory over Cotuit. The Firebirds used six different pitchers, and they were all very good. Combined, they allowed just one hit. Burny Mitchem (Dayton) was credited with the win, Marcus Stroman (Duke) the save. Joe Loftus (Vanderbilt) had three hits, including a home run to lead Orleans.

  • Falmouth welcomed Chatham and Hyannis to town and swept the doubleheader, beating Chatham 6-2 and Hyannis 7-2. Andrew Susac (Oregon State) hit a home run in each of the games and finished the twin bill 4-for-8 with six RBI. He’s now hitting .293 with five home runs. Christian Jones (Oregon) was the pitching star, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings to win game two. Falmouth clinched a playoff spot with the wins.

  • Chatham played a split doubleheader and, after the loss to Falmouth, the Anglers played Wareham and lost 6-1. The Gatemen got a strong start from Jack Armstrong (Vanderbilt), who allowed one run in six innings and struck out seven. Zach Wilson (Arizona State) hit his fifth home run and Jonathan Smith (Tennessee Wesleyan) went 3-for-4.

  • Harwich and Bourne split a doubleheader at Doran Park. Harwich took the first game 5-0 behind a strong outing by Pierce Johnson (Missouri State). Johnson went six shutout innings, striking out six and allowing two hits. The games were seven innings, and Daniel Burawa (St. John’s) finished off the game-one win. In game two, shortstop Clint Moore (Army) took the mound for Harwich and carried a no-hitter into the seventh. He allowed a leadoff single and was pulled. Bourne then broke a 1-1 tie and won the game on a Creede Simpson (Auburn) RBI single.

    • What to Watch

    With Falmouth clinching, the only race for a playoff spot is in the East, where Chatham is four points back of Harwich for the fourth and final spot. Chatham hosts Y-D tonight with Mike Dennhardt (Boston College) on the mound. Harwich sends Andrew Leenhouts (Northeastern) to the mound against Wareham.

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    One Reply to “Daily Fog: Not so Fast”

    1. The last few days of the season should be exciting with Brewster and Yarmouth-Dennis playing the same opponents to decide the Eastern Division, Harwich meets the top two teams in the East, and Chatham trying to win their final three games–two against Orleans. I am really interested in the Orleans-Chatham match up. That game could have some added meaning with Chatham fighting for their playoff lives and Orleans looking to jump Brewster and Y-D to win the Eastern Division.

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