AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Destroy Revolution 17-6

Published on July 25, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


YORK, PA- The Somerset Patriots defeated the York Revolution 17-6 in front of 4,210 fans at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Thursday evening.

Somerset struck first with a run in the top of the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead when third baseman Brandon Larson crushed a two out solo home run (18) to left center.

York tied the game at 1-1 with a run in the bottom of the first inning when first baseman Chris Ashby hit a two out solo home run (9) to left center.

The Revolution plated three runs in the bottom of the second inning to take a 4-1 lead. Designated hitter Matt Dryer led off with a single to center and advanced to third when third baseman Shea Hillenbrand followed with a double down the third base line. Leftfielder Matt Esquivel then hit a bloop RBI single to right that scored Dryer and catcher Luis Taveras followed with a RBI single to left that plated Hillenbrand. Second baseman Jose Enrique Cruz scored Esquivel with a sacrifice fly to right.

The Patriots rallied for four runs in the top of the fourth inning to take a 5-4 lead. Somerset loaded the bases on a single to center by first baseman Josh Pressley, a single to right by leftfielder Matt Hagen, and a two out walk by designated hitter Vito Chiaravalloti. Shortstop Gera Alvarez then ripped a two run single to left that scored Pressley and Hagen. Centerfielder Sean Smith followed by lining a two run single to center that plated Chiaravalloti and Alvarez.

York tied the game at 5-5 with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning when Cruz reached on a fielder's choice to third, stole second, and came around to score on a one out RBI single to center by centerfielder Kennard Jones.

Somerset broke the game open with a ten batter; six run top of the fifth inning that gave the Patriots a 11-5 lead. Larson lined a double off the left field wall and came around to score when Pressley followed with a RBI double down the right field line. Hagen then stroked a double into the left field corner that plated Pressley and second baseman David Housel lined a one out double into right center field that scored Hagen . After a two out walk to Alvarez, Smith crushed a three run home run (9) to left center.

The Revolution scored a run in the bottom of the fifth inning to make it 11-6 when Ashby hit a lead off solo home run (10) to left, his second of the game.

The Patriots added a run in the top of the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly to right by Alvarez to extend their lead to 12-6 when they loaded the bases on a hit batter and two walks.

Somerset scored two more runs in the top of the eighth inning to make it 14-6. Pressley drew a one out walk and advanced to third on a double to left center by Hagen . Two straight wild pitches allowed both runners to score.

The Patriots plated their final three runs in the top of the ninth inning to make it 17-6. Somerset loaded the bases on a lead off walk by Smith, a single to left by Ayala and a single to left by Larson. Pressley drove in Smith with a RBI single to right and Hagen scored Ayala with a RBI single to center. Larson scored the final run when he scampered home on a one out RBI groundout by Housel.

Patriots' starter Brian Adams (7-5) picked up the win, allowing six runs, five earned, on eight hits while striking out three and walking none in five innings of work. Revolution starter Aaron Myette (6-7) suffered the loss, allowing nine runs on ten hits while walking three and striking out two in 4.1 innings pitched.

With the win the Patriots improved to 6-6 in the second half and 46-36 overall on 2008 season while the Revolution dropped to 6-7 and 36-47.

The 2008 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Tuesday, July 29th when the Patriots return to Commerce Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 pm game against the Lancaster Barnstormers. The game includes Sparkee's 10th Birthday Celebration with Sparkee Posters (1st 1,000 Kids) presented by Park America. Great seats are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

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