This time last year, Cotuit had just started a six-game losing streak to end the season. Then the Kettleers turned it all around and won six of seven in the playoffs to capture the league championship.
This year, Cotuit can’t afford to lose six straight before the playoffs. The Kettleers are going to have to get hot a little earlier if they even want to make it.
So far, so good for Cotuit.
The Kettleers returned from the brief all-star break with four games left on their schedule. They trailed fourth-place Falmouth by five points.
Last night, they beat the Commodores 2-1, a major victory in their quest for a playoff spot. Cotuit is now three points back with three games to play.
Falmouth took a 1-0 lead last night on a fourth-inning RBI double by Jeremy Baltz (St. John’s). But in the sixth, Cotuit’s Alex Yarbrough (Ole Miss) knocked in the tying and go-ahead runs with a single.
On the mound, Kyle Zimmer (San Francisco) started and went seven strong innings. Armed with the lead, reliever Michael Clevinger (Seminole JC) pitched two scoreless frames to finish off the win.
Cotuit will try to get closer tonight when it hosts Bourne. Falmouth still has four games remaining, starting tonight at Wareham. On the negative side for the Commodores, the team’s final three games are all against first-place Hyannis.
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What to Watch
Game: Bourne visits Cotuit as the Kettleers try to make a run at the playoffs. Falmouth will be in Wareham.
Player: Overshadowed by Victor Roache, Cotuit’s Alex Yarbrough has had an awesome season. He’s hitting .286 with three homers and 11 doubles.
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