Four first-inning runs helped the Orleans Firebirds (4-3) to a 6-1 win over the Hyannis Harbor Hawks (0-7) at Eldredge Park on Monday.
The Orleans Firebirds scored in the first on a two-run double by Christopher Triano, an RBI double by Riley Adams, a groundout by Payton Squier, and.
Triano had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits.
The Hyannis Harbor Hawks had no answer for Jason Morgan, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Hyannis Harbor Hawks managed just two hits off of Morgan, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out five during his five innings of work.
Zach Rutherford was hot from the plate for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. Rutherford went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fourth inning.
Charlie Barnes (0-1) took the loss for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. He lasted just four innings, walked none, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.
Adam Haseley, Triano and Riley Mahan helped lead the Orleans Firebirds. They combined for eight hits and two RBIs.