Bears Defeat Patriots
Published on July 14, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Newark Bears News Release
After a combined twenty-one runs and twenty-eight hits, the Newark Bears defeated the Somerset Patriots 11-10 after three hours and forty-five minutes of baseball at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
Somerset gave up a seven run lead after putting eight runs on the board over the first four innings. Jeff Nettles hit a two run homer in the first inning, and second baseman Matt Hagen notched his twenty-fifth double of the season.
In every inning except the second and third, Newark put runs on the board to slowly catch up to Somerset. The Bears overcame the deficit and took the lead for the first time in the bottom of the ninth after a series of walks and base hits were enough to drive in the winning run. The Bears continue to improve their league leading team batting average after home runs by Andres Perez, Sandy Madera and Michael Hernandez.
Sandy Rleal closed the game for Newark after pitching for a solid three innings striking out three and allowing no earned runs. He recorded the win and improved his record to 2-2. Somerset's Bret Prinz took his first loss of the season after walking Carl Everett, which plated Felix Martinez for the game-winning run.
Just five games into the second half of the season, both teams will go into tomorrow's meeting with a record of 3-2.
The Newark Bears continue their three game series at home against the Somerset Patriots on Wednesday and a special day game at 11:05am on Thursday. Tickets for both games are available by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com. The Bears have partnered with Habitat for Humanity this week, and a portion of all tickets sales will be donated to Habitat. Visit Bears & Eagles Riverfront stadium and support your Newark Bears as well as a great cause.
If you can't make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.
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