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Chatham scores 5 unanswered runs to spur 9-6 victory over Brewster
Throughout this summer, Chatham has been no stranger to the fact one swing can flip a game on its head — especially with the bases loaded.
A grand slam from Falmouth’s Gavin Turley on July 6 turned a 3-0 Chatham lead into a 4-3 loss. Earlier this week, Sam White put Wareham up 6-0 with a grand slam of his own, handing the Anglers an insurmountable deficit.
Against Brewster Friday, the Anglers once again fell victim to the age-old saying. Though this time, it didn’t dictate the outcome for Chatham.
Starter Liam Paddack (Gonzaga) had gone relatively unscathed through two innings with the Anglers leading 4-1. Two singles and a walk from Paddack loaded the bases, presenting Ryder Helfrick with a chance to change the momentum. Helfrick didn’t waste any time, crushing a first-pitch fastball into left field, handing the Whitecaps their first lead of the night.
Helfrick’s grand slam put Brewster (9-13-1, East) in front despite Chatham (12-11, East) scoring the first four runs Friday. The Whitecaps scored six unanswered runs in the second and third innings, but the Anglers finished by scoring five straight in a 9-6 win. Ike Irish (Auburn) and Ashton Larson (LSU) combined for eight hits as the Anglers registered a season-high 13 knocks. Garrett Payne and Gabe Van Emon (UConn) also provided crucial innings out of the bullpen to help the Anglers win a second straight game.
Chatham and Brewster exchanged blows throughout Friday’s matchup, but the Anglers struck first. A two-out rally in the first inning immediately gave Chatham control. Irish awkwardly chopped a ball to Drew Faurot at second base, but he bobbled it out of the air and Irish beat out the throw
The Anglers took full advantage of the opportunity. Aiva Arquette stepped to the plate following a John Bay (Austin Peay) walk. The shortstop unloaded on a fastball from Brewster starter Levi Huesman into the right-center field gap, easily bringing home two runs. Arquette cruised into third for his first triple of the season.
Larson kept the rally going in the ensuing at-bat. He tapped a ball down the third-base line, which Huesman had trouble fielding. Unable to make a play, Arquette scored to put Chatham up 3-0.
The onslaught continued the following inning. Jayden Davis (Vanderbilt) slapped his fourth hit in two games with a lead-off double into right field. Austin Overn (USC) reached on a hit-by-pitch and Irish loaded the bases with a single to left field.
Huesman then clipped Bay to plate another run for Chatham, causing Brewster manager Jamie Shevchik to pull his starter after just 1.1 innings. Kellan Oakes kept the Anglers from blowing it open afterward. Arquette and Larson each popped up on the infield, holding Chatham to a 4-0 advantage.
The Anglers offense provided a cushion for Paddack. The lefty was coming off an eight-strikeout performance against Falmouth on July 6 across 4.1 innings.
Friday’s start began smoothly as Paddack struck out the side in the first inning. His first mistake came against Daniel Cuvet in the second inning. The highly-touted prospect from Miami unloaded on a fastball over the plate for a no-doubt home run. Cuvet’s blast traveled 480 feet, making it 4-1 Chatham.
Cuvet’s blast was a warning sign of how dangerous Brewster’s lineup could be. Dallas Macias legged out an infield single to load the bases. Helfrick, who entered second in the CCBL with seven home runs, left no doubt — drilling a grand slam.
Brewster scored its sixth unanswered run as Cuvet drove a single off Payne. Kaeden Kent scored from second putting the Whitecaps up 6-4.
Unlike in its previous outings, Chatham didn’t let the home runs dampen its confidence. Chatham manager Jeremy “Sheets” Sheetinger knew Brewster had the momentum, but credited his pitching staff to “give them a chance to breathe.”
Payne bounced back with six straight outs, making way for Chatham’s offense in the top of the fifth. The Anglers loaded the bases again for Davis. He sliced a pitch to Cooper Vest at first base. Attempting to get the lead runner, he fired a throw home but Brody Donay’s foot was off home plate.
Oakes exited for DJ Primeaux to face a fellow lefty in Overn. The center fielder tied the game at 6-6 with a sacrifice fly on the first pitch he saw.
Following a one-two-three frame for Payne, Chatham’s offense kept it going. Irish and Bay reached base with a single and walk, respectively. Arquette advanced both with a sacrifice bunt. Larson soon put the Anglers back in front with a laser up the middle for their seventh and eighth runs.
“Whenever there's outs left in a game, you always have a chance to win,” Irish said of Chatham’s offense. “When you hit a grand slam early, it's great for your team, but there's also seven more innings to win.”
A combined scoreless inning from Payne and Van Emon kept Chatham up 8-6 before the Anglers added to their advantage.
Davis reached on an infield single to lead off. With two outs, Irish pulled his fourth hit of the night into right field, taking a wide turn around first. Trying to get him out, the cut-off throw went to Faurot. But the second baseman mishandled it, allowing an alert Davis at third base to come home.
Van Emon continued to be smooth on the mound into the eighth inning. Nick Dumesnil reached on a one-out single, but Van Emon induced Donay into a double play to extinguish any potential threat.
Sheetinger stuck with Van Emon to close things out. Van Emon rewarded his manager's trust by striking out the side in the ninth to seal the win.
“For our pitching staff to go out and hang six zeros in a row, it gave us a chance to breathe and come back,” Sheetinger said. “Those two guys (Payne and Van Emon) single-handedly helped us win that ballgame.”
A grand slam from Falmouth’s Gavin Turley on July 6 turned a 3-0 Chatham lead into a 4-3 loss. Earlier this week, Sam White put Wareham up 6-0 with a grand slam of his own, handing the Anglers an insurmountable deficit.
Against Brewster Friday, the Anglers once again fell victim to the age-old saying. Though this time, it didn’t dictate the outcome for Chatham.
Starter Liam Paddack (Gonzaga) had gone relatively unscathed through two innings with the Anglers leading 4-1. Two singles and a walk from Paddack loaded the bases, presenting Ryder Helfrick with a chance to change the momentum. Helfrick didn’t waste any time, crushing a first-pitch fastball into left field, handing the Whitecaps their first lead of the night.
Helfrick’s grand slam put Brewster (9-13-1, East) in front despite Chatham (12-11, East) scoring the first four runs Friday. The Whitecaps scored six unanswered runs in the second and third innings, but the Anglers finished by scoring five straight in a 9-6 win. Ike Irish (Auburn) and Ashton Larson (LSU) combined for eight hits as the Anglers registered a season-high 13 knocks. Garrett Payne and Gabe Van Emon (UConn) also provided crucial innings out of the bullpen to help the Anglers win a second straight game.
Chatham and Brewster exchanged blows throughout Friday’s matchup, but the Anglers struck first. A two-out rally in the first inning immediately gave Chatham control. Irish awkwardly chopped a ball to Drew Faurot at second base, but he bobbled it out of the air and Irish beat out the throw
The Anglers took full advantage of the opportunity. Aiva Arquette stepped to the plate following a John Bay (Austin Peay) walk. The shortstop unloaded on a fastball from Brewster starter Levi Huesman into the right-center field gap, easily bringing home two runs. Arquette cruised into third for his first triple of the season.
Larson kept the rally going in the ensuing at-bat. He tapped a ball down the third-base line, which Huesman had trouble fielding. Unable to make a play, Arquette scored to put Chatham up 3-0.
The onslaught continued the following inning. Jayden Davis (Vanderbilt) slapped his fourth hit in two games with a lead-off double into right field. Austin Overn (USC) reached on a hit-by-pitch and Irish loaded the bases with a single to left field.
Huesman then clipped Bay to plate another run for Chatham, causing Brewster manager Jamie Shevchik to pull his starter after just 1.1 innings. Kellan Oakes kept the Anglers from blowing it open afterward. Arquette and Larson each popped up on the infield, holding Chatham to a 4-0 advantage.
The Anglers offense provided a cushion for Paddack. The lefty was coming off an eight-strikeout performance against Falmouth on July 6 across 4.1 innings.
Friday’s start began smoothly as Paddack struck out the side in the first inning. His first mistake came against Daniel Cuvet in the second inning. The highly-touted prospect from Miami unloaded on a fastball over the plate for a no-doubt home run. Cuvet’s blast traveled 480 feet, making it 4-1 Chatham.
Cuvet’s blast was a warning sign of how dangerous Brewster’s lineup could be. Dallas Macias legged out an infield single to load the bases. Helfrick, who entered second in the CCBL with seven home runs, left no doubt — drilling a grand slam.
Brewster scored its sixth unanswered run as Cuvet drove a single off Payne. Kaeden Kent scored from second putting the Whitecaps up 6-4.
Unlike in its previous outings, Chatham didn’t let the home runs dampen its confidence. Chatham manager Jeremy “Sheets” Sheetinger knew Brewster had the momentum, but credited his pitching staff to “give them a chance to breathe.”
Payne bounced back with six straight outs, making way for Chatham’s offense in the top of the fifth. The Anglers loaded the bases again for Davis. He sliced a pitch to Cooper Vest at first base. Attempting to get the lead runner, he fired a throw home but Brody Donay’s foot was off home plate.
Oakes exited for DJ Primeaux to face a fellow lefty in Overn. The center fielder tied the game at 6-6 with a sacrifice fly on the first pitch he saw.
Following a one-two-three frame for Payne, Chatham’s offense kept it going. Irish and Bay reached base with a single and walk, respectively. Arquette advanced both with a sacrifice bunt. Larson soon put the Anglers back in front with a laser up the middle for their seventh and eighth runs.
“Whenever there's outs left in a game, you always have a chance to win,” Irish said of Chatham’s offense. “When you hit a grand slam early, it's great for your team, but there's also seven more innings to win.”
A combined scoreless inning from Payne and Van Emon kept Chatham up 8-6 before the Anglers added to their advantage.
Davis reached on an infield single to lead off. With two outs, Irish pulled his fourth hit of the night into right field, taking a wide turn around first. Trying to get him out, the cut-off throw went to Faurot. But the second baseman mishandled it, allowing an alert Davis at third base to come home.
Van Emon continued to be smooth on the mound into the eighth inning. Nick Dumesnil reached on a one-out single, but Van Emon induced Donay into a double play to extinguish any potential threat.
Sheetinger stuck with Van Emon to close things out. Van Emon rewarded his manager's trust by striking out the side in the ninth to seal the win.
“For our pitching staff to go out and hang six zeros in a row, it gave us a chance to breathe and come back,” Sheetinger said. “Those two guys (Payne and Van Emon) single-handedly helped us win that ballgame.”
