The Cotuit Kettleers (14-18) came out firing, but couldn't hang on to the lead, ending up on the losing side of a 6-3 ballgame against the Orleans Firebirds (20-12) on Sunday at Lowell Park.

The Orleans Firebirds took the lead in the fifth inning on an error.

Brett Lang racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Orleans Firebirds. He doubled in the fifth inning.

Rhett Wiseman racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Cotuit Kettleers. He tripled in the second inning.

Nathan Bannister recorded his fourth win of the year for the Orleans Firebirds. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered six hits.

Luke Leftwich ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed three runs.