Jimmy Paredes of the Somerset Patriots celebrates at the plate

Big Bats and Strong Pitching Lead Somerset

Central Islip, New York - The Somerset Patriots (16-24, 58-52) bats stayed hot leading to a 7-3 win over the Long Island Ducks (21-18, 64-45). The game ended after the eighth inning due to rain on Thursday night at Bethpage Ballpark. For the third straight game the Patriots struck in the first inning. Edwin Espinal (6) smashed a solo home run to left with two outs in the inning to set Somerset ahead 1-0. Then in the thir... Full Story