Bradley Zimmer collected three hits, sparking the Cotuit Kettleers (6-2) to a 4-2 victory over the Orleans Firebirds (4-3) on Wednesday at Lowell Park.
He singled in the first, second, and eighth innings.The Orleans Firebirds couldn't get anything going as long as Wesley Cox was on the mound. Cox held the Orleans Firebirds hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.
Luis Paula (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed two runs.