The Chatham Anglers traveled to Whitehouse Field Sunday afternoon to face the Harwich Mariners. The Anglers got the best of the Mariners their last meeting after scoring six unanswered runs to take down the Mariners 6-3. The Mariners stranded the bases loaded three separate times which ultimately caused them to drop the game.

Brady Miller got the start for the Mariners today. Miller has Harwich written all over him. The lefty from Boston College is the only Harwich native on the Mariners roster this season. Brady grew up going to Cape League games as a kid. Miller only has one inning under his belt and that came in the season opener against Y-D where he struck out the side.

Miller had a short leash today after pitching for the first time in weeks. Miller pitched the first two innings going scoreless and only allowing one hit and striking out three Anglers.

The Anglers struck first in the top of the fourth inning after TJ Ziermann walked three Anglers in the half inning. Chatham's Cooper Neville pushed a ball to right field for an RBI single for the first run of the game. After a wild pitch that got past catcher Chone James the Anglers were able to add to their lead 2-0.

The Mariners got a run back in the bottom of the fourth inning. After Harwich's Cade Kurland was struck in the back with a fastball, the Mariners had the leadoff batter on first. A stolen base by Kurland would get him to second. Kurland was caught on his way to stealing third but after

Chatham’s pitcher Max Luzarraga sailed the ball way over the third baseman, Kurland was able to jog home to give the Mariners their first run of the game.

The Mariners were able to tie up the game after Nate Castellon grounded into a fielder's choice with runners on second and third. Instead of firing the ball to first the Anglers third baseman tagged out Colin Larson which allowed Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe to score to tie the game 2-2.

Tyler Takeover

Tyler Albanese was the third Mariner pitcher to take the mound Sunday after Miller and TJ Ziermann was in charge of the first five innings. Albanese’s three innings of action was almost perfect. The right-hander from San Jose State only gave up two hits and two walks on his way to a shutout outing. Albanese has now pitched five innings in The Cape and has yet to allow an opponent to score.

Albanese's strategy tonight was simple.

“Just really throwing strikes with all my pitches. I felt like the changeup was really good, keeping guys off balance, and just getting quick outs,” said Albanese.

9th Inning Rally

Christain Rodriguez came into the game in the top of the ninth inning with the game tied, replacing Albanese after he walked the second batter. With only one out and a runner on base, Chatham was looking to take the lead. Chatham's Armani Guzman took off to steal second after getting a good jump. The nearly successful stolen base was ruined with the perfect throw from Mariners catcher Chone James. James was able to eliminate an Anglers’ runner in scoring position with his arm.

In the bottom of the ninth, a Jackson Hotchkiss gritty at bat resulted in a walk. JP Peltier was next up and got nailed in the head on a pitch from Chatham's pitcher. Peltier wasn't injured on the play and remained in the game as a baserunner. Chone James then stepped to the plate with two runners on and no outs. A perfect sacrifice bunt down the third base line by James was able to fool the Anglers’ defense and load the bases.

Sean O’Leary then stepped to the plate. Any contact to the outfield would seal it after Chatham brought in five infielders. O’Leary used his veteran plate discipline to draw a walk for the first walk-off walk of the year.

Chone James was able to make two of the biggest plays for the Mariners down the stretch tonight. James is here to do whatever is asked of him to win.

“Just kind of trying to do whatever the team needs, whatever the team wants to win. I mean, Albanese pitched his butt off. For him to come out of the game with that guy on first base, I knew he was a good runner. I knew he was going to steal at some point, so I was just trying to help the team out no matter what,” said James.

What's Next?

The Mariners have an off–day Monday but will be back in action Tuesday when they travel to Cotuit to face the Kettleers for the third time this season.

First pitch is set for 5 p.m.