On Saturday night at Veteran's field, the Chatham Anglers faced the defending Cape League champions the Harwich Mariners. Chatham was leading going into the 8th inning. Chatham's closer Russell Brewer came in to put the game away in the ninth but instead gave up several hits to the Mariners initiating their rally. Dain Hall (Villanova) lead off the inning with a single to center field. Harwich's Keenan Wiley then reached on an infield hit giving Harwich runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs. The Anglers then botched a play on a sacrifice bunt by Harwich's Chris Wade. The bases were loaded and Hall was able to score on a ground out by Trent Mummey (Auburn.) Then Chatham's catcher allowed a passed ball and Harwich scored to tie the game at 3. Brewer then got three quick outs with some impressive strikeouts.
After a scoreless tenth inning and great pitching performance from Chatham's Kevin Scanlan (Maine), the Anglers answered back. Tom Belza reached on an error for the Anglers to lead off the inning. The Steven Brooks then advanced Belza to second on a bunt single. Chatham's catcher Mike Murry then stepped to the plate and faked a bunt and slapped a hit to left field which allowed Brooks to score and Chatham to have a walk off victory in the 11th. This game was a good preview to what is to come. Both of these teams are the favorites in the East and this match up is what fans could see in the playoffs.
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