Cape League Roundup
By Crush Lynch
Cape League RoundupJul 16, 2023
Mid Summer Round Up Return
Unbeaten Records Falling Off Fast
Cotuit is the only unbeaten unit on Cape. Harwich and Brewster drop their first games of the summer, and Bourne is slumping.
Extra Extra!
Two extra inning games but no winner in either. Harwich is rolling and offense rules between Harwich and Wareham
Season 3 Debut!
Bourne to Win
The Bourne Braves reign as Cape Cod Baseball League Champions. They thump the Brewster Whitecaps for an impressive win, their 2nd in franchise history.
Opening Bravo Shutout
Bourne opens the 2022 Cape League Finals with a shutout of the Whitecaps. Game 2 might happen if the rain stays away today.
Rain Rain Go Away
Game 1 of the Finals is pushed back by rain for the second year in a row. How will the teams respond on the mound to their pitching staffs getting more options?
Finals Rematch Set
The 2022 Cape Cod Baseball League Championship Series is here! And for the 2nd year in a row, it's Brewster from the East and Bourne from the West. How familiar! We wrap up the division finals, the seasons for YD and Hyannis, and preview the Braves and Whitecaps' matchup.
Finals Pathway
Brewster and Bourne get Game 1 wins over YD and Hyannis respectively. Timely offense and respectable pitching in both cases.
Western Opening Conclusion, Division Final Preview
Hyannis whips Cotuit, Bourne outlasts Falmouth, and we preview the Division Final series between YD and Brewster and Hyannis and Bourne.
Eliminations and Extensions
YD and Brewster eliminate Orleans and Harwich respectively. Falmouth and Cotuit extend their seasons. And the Cape League hands out their regular season awards.
Incomplete Playoff Opener
A wild start to the postseason between YD and Orleans that isn't even finished, leading to a full day of baseball at Red Wilson Field and Eldridge Park. Brewster walks of Harwich, Cotuit falls to Hyannis, and Bourne outlasts Falmouth.
Regular Season Finale, 2022 Playoff Preview
A longer than normal episode discussing the final two regular season games, the Regular Season Champions, and the matchups in the 2022 Postseason. We're finally here at the gates of the playoffs!
All Spots Sealed
Rain and Clinching
Skidding and Rising
Almost Completely Clinched
Wild Ride
Cotuit jumps ahead of Hyannis. Wareham and Brewster play the Cape's wildest game of the year. Harwich and Bourne duel late into the night. And Orleans and Chatham get convincing wins.
Secured Spots
YD and Cotuit have officially clinched playoff spots. Wareham and Brewster get needed wins, Harwich keeps pace, and Chatham is surging.
Post-Break Sprint
The All-Star Game festivities are complete and the last stretch of the season is off and running. Cotuit looks great. Chatham and Brewster stumble. And Wareham falls further apart.
All Star
Top of Standings Clarity
YD and Hyannis pull away in the standings and everyone else is competing for the remaining playoff spots.
Hot, Decisive Offense
A scorcher in Hartford between Hyannis and YD sees a decisive offensive blow for the Harbor Hawks. All other games are not close save one. Chatham is rolling and Harwich is falling.
Draft Week Success and Complications
The Cape League is heavily represented in the Major League Baseball Entry Draft. It's a great success for the League and great complications for the presently serving coaches and general managers as they try and play the rest of the season.
Playing Tight, All Stars, Draft Glory
Five competitive games, the All Star Teams are listed, and the MLB Draft starts and is filled with Cape Guys. A full day for the Roundup.
Eastern Clarity, Western Competiton
Cotuit stays barely ahead of Hyannis, Brewster falls further behind YD, and Chatham continues struggling.
Climbing and Falling
Off The Schneid
Cotuit and Brewster get off their skids. Harwich has a tough night in Orleans. And Hyannis keeps on rolling.
Power Outage
Tightening Standings
Cotuit and Brewster scuffle, YD and Hyannis stay good, and the playoff race starts to heat up.
Offensive Explosion
Supposedly We Play 9
The Missing Offense Returns
Will Someone Win a Game Around Here?
A Lone Tie
One Holiday Blowout, Competition Elsewhere
A Washout, a Blowout, and Great Pitching
Ties and Pitching
Lights, Camera, Baseball
No Hits, Still Drama
Pitching Season
Two Shutouts around the Cape League and two more Cotuit points. Also, Hyannis is a winning organization now.