THE
HUNTERDON COUNTY NEWS
- Breaking News - |
05/09/08
TITLE: Patriots Double Up York 2-1
DESCRIPTION:
Time: 09:06:48
ARTICLE
The Somerset Patriots defeated the York
Revolution 2-1 at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening.
The Patriots broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of
the seventh inning. Third baseman Matt Hagen tripled and scored on an RBI
single by Sean Smith to take a 2-1 lead.
York took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third
inning. Catcher Sandy Aracena doubled and scored on an RBI single by third
baseman Matt Padgett.
Somerset tied the game with a run in the
bottom of the sixth inning. Center fielder Sean Smith singled and would score
on an RBI single by designated hitter Brandon Larson.
Patriots reliever Jason Richardson (1-0)
picked up the win with four strikeouts in two scoreless innings pitched.
Revolution starter David Gassner (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing two earned
runs on eight hits in seven innings pitched. Bret Prinz earned his sixth save
of the season for Somerset with a scoreless ninth inning. The save was his
third in the last four games.
Patriots starter Scott Wiggins pitched six
innings and allowed an earned run on four hits and four strikeouts in a no
decision.
The 2008 Somerset Patriots season presented
by Ford will continue at home on Friday night with a 7:05 pm game against the
York Revolution. The game includes Rally Towels for the first 1,500 fans
courtesy of Applegate Farms and Yankees Night. Great seats are still available
by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, by calling
(908) 252-0700, or on-line at
www.somersetpatriots.com.