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Gatemen Shock League Leaders in 1-0 Thriller
16 Jul
Summary
- Wareham Gatemen, with the league's worst record, defeated top team Yarmouth-Dennis.
- A single run scored on a wild pitch in the fifth inning decided the game.
- A combined shutout by Wareham pitchers limited the Red Sox to two hits.
The Wareham Gatemen pulled off the biggest upset of the season, defeating the league-leading Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox 1-0. Wareham, which entered the game with the second-worst record in the Cape Cod Baseball League, secured the improbable win through stellar pitching and timely offense.
Sahil Patel and Jake Schweitzer combined for the shutout, allowing just two hits over nine innings. Patel earned the win, improving his record to 1-0, while Schweitzer closed out the game for his second save. The game's only run came in the fifth inning when Tony Lira scored on a wild pitch.
In other league action, the Brewster Whitecaps shut out the Cotuit Kettleers 6-0. Brewster's pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout. The Whitecaps scored early and added insurance runs late in the game.
