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Cotuit Kettleers defeat Mets, securing spot in playoffs

Cotuit Kettleers defeat the Hyannis Mets, securing a spot in the playoffs

On Thursday, August 7, 2008, the Cotuit Kettleers defeated the Hyannis Mets 3-1 securing their spot in the Cape Cod Baseball League playoffs.  Paul Rifkin was there to capture the evening at Cotuit's Lowell Park in pictures.

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  The Mets pitcher fires one at the plate. It may look like a slow ball, but they come pretty fast.

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   Hyannis with a foul-tip bunt. St-rik-e!

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   Fans, old and young alike, cheer on their homefield Kettleers.

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   On deck: Kettleer first baseman Kevin Patterson. Patterson is a 6'4", 220-pound freshman at Auburn.

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   Man's best friend watches America's favorite pastime.

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   Cotuit artist Jim Mayne Freeheart captures the evening's events on canvas.

All photos by Paul Rifkin.

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