daily fog: a big difference

The Falmouth Commodores answered Harwich's ninth-inning rally with one of their own then put together another one in the 10th to grab a crucial 5-4 victory last night. It was the only game on the schedule, so it was a chance for Falmouth to gain ground or lose ground in the West with everybody else standing still.

Had they lost, the Commodores would be sitting in fourth place with 33 points. As it is, they're sitting in first place with 35 points. That's a big swing, and that's one a good night can do for you in the ridiculously tight Western Division race.

Trevor Coleman (Missouri), who scored the winning run, reached on an error to start the 10th. After two walks loaded the bases, Darin Ruf (Creighton) drew another walk to force in the run.

Harwich looked well on its way to victory after rallying from a 3-2 deficit with back-to-back home runs from Brandon Belt (Texas) and Andrew Giobbi (Vanderbilt). But A.J. Pollock (Notre Dame) hit a two-out home run to keep the Commodores alive and force extras.

With the exception of Wareham, Falmouth is playing better than anyone else in the West race. The Commodores are 6-4 in their last 10 games. They'll host Harwich again tonight before getting three days off for the All-Star break.

What to Watch For Tonight

• The forecasted rain might have its say, but if it doesn't there's a good match-up in Wareham. Dallas Keuchel (Arkansas), who's been dominant in his last two starts, will try to keep the Gatemen rolling against first-place Orleans.