The Wareham Gatemen (8-28) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 5-2 to the Orleans Firebirds (19-18) on Monday.

The Orleans Firebirds took the lead in the eighth inning on an RBI double by Chris Marconcini.

Jordan Luplow reached base three times in the game for the Orleans Firebirds. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the eighth inning.

Trey Killian was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Orleans Firebirds batters and allowing two runs.

Jeremy Rhoades improved to 1-2 on the year by picking up the win for the Orleans Firebirds. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Dillon Ortman (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed three runs.