Bluefish Comeback from Four-Run Deficit

Published on July 19, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release


The Bridgeport Bluefish scored five runs in the 5th inning and held on to beat the Camden Riversharks in the second game of their three-game series by the final score of 7-6. The Riversharks were winning by as many as four runs but were unable to hold the lead.

Raymar Diaz (2-0) picked up the victory despite allowing six earned runs and three home runs in 5.2 innings.

Bridgeport took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the 1st on a solo home run by Angel Berroa and an RBI single by Steve Moss.

Jonel Pacheco brought Camden within a run in the 3rd inning with a solo home run, his 1st as a Rivershark.

Camden took a 3-2 lead in the 4th inning on a two-run home run by Danny Richar, his 7th of the season.

Noah Hall extended the lead in the 5th inning with a three-run home run to build the 'Sharks lead to 6-2.

The Bluefish battled back in the home half of the 5th with five runs against J.R. Mathes. Angel Berroa brought Bridgeport within a run with a two-run single and Wes Bankston put Bridgeport ahead 7-6 with a two-run single.

Mathes (1-4) took the loss giving up all seven runs on eight hits while striking out three batters.

The Riversharks return home July 22nd to begin a three-game series with a doubleheader against the Road Warriors. First pitch of Game 1 is scheduled for 11:05 AM. Individual and group tickets can be purchased online at www.riversharks.com or by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9.



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