The Orleans Firebirds (2-1) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 6-5 to the Harwich Mariners (1-2) on Tuesday.

A two-run home run by Tanner English gave the Harwich Mariners the lead in the sixth inning.

Ian Happ went a perfect 3-3 at the plate for the Harwich Mariners. He homered in the third inning and singled in the first and fifth innings.

Johnathan Frebis baffled the Orleans Firebirds, striking out six batters. The Harwich Mariners' pitcher gave up just three hits over four shutout innings.

Dillon Peters recorded his first win for the Harwich Mariners even though he allowed five runs over five innings. He struck out five, walked one and surrendered eight hits.

Trevor Kelley was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.