Dermis Garcia and Oswaldo Cabrera of the Somerset Patriots

Late Garcia Homer Leads Patriots to Thrilling Win

Hartford, Conn. - The Somerset Patriots (8-5) got a game-winning home run in the top of the ninth inning to steal a 2-1 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (5-8) in Tuesday night's series-opener at Dunkin Donuts Park. Trailing 1-0 heading to the final frame, Donny Sands led off the ninth with a double off of Tommy Doyle (L, 0-1). That set the stage for Dermis Garcia (3) to blast a two-run home run over the left-field fence to ... Full Story