AtL Somerset Patriots

Bluefish Hold Off Patriots 8-7

Published on September 17, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Somerset Patriots 8-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.

The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning after center fielder Wayne Lydon singled and came around to score on a throwing error during a fly out by third baseman Jeff Nettles.

Somerset scored in the bottom of the second inning on a solo homerun by right fielder Michael Hernandez (14) for the 2-0 advantage.

Bridgeport got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after first baseman Josh Phelps (10) hit a solo homerun to left field to cut the lead to 2-1.

The Bluefish scored to take the lead in the top of the fifth inning. Designated hitter Joe Jiannetti started it off with a double and right fielder Danny Putnam (11) followed with a homerun to right field to give Bridgeport a 3-2 lead.

The Patriots evened the score up at three in the bottom of the fifth inning after shortstop Iggy Suarez walked and scored on a fielder's choice by Lydon.

Bridgeport regained the lead in the top of the sixth inning on a solo homerun by third baseman Luis Lopez (8) to make the score 4-3.

Somerset answered back with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning after designated hitter Josh Pressley doubled and Hernandez followed with an RBI double to drive him home and make the score 4-4.

The Patriots scored in the bottom of the seventh inning after catcher Jason Belcher walked and scored on a single by first baseman Joe Burke to put Somerset on top 5-4.

The Bluefish rallied to regain the lead in the top of the eighth inning. Shortstop Brandon Chaves walked, Phelps singled, Lopez walked, and Chaves came around to score on a wild pitch. Jiannetti (13) followed with a three-run homerun to left field capping a four run rally to make the score 8-5.

Somerset cut the lead to 8-7 in the bottom of the eighth inning after Hernandez doubled and second baseman Matt Hagen (9) hit a two-run homerun to center field.

Bluefish reliever Matt Smith (10-11) got the win after allowing two runs on three hits in two innings pitched. Patriots reliever Andrew Dobies (3-2) suffered the loss, allowing two runs on a hit in 0.2 innings pitched. Jorge Julio picked up 29th save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

The Somerset Patriots 2010 Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Saturday night with a 7:05 pm game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. The game includes a Post Game Fireworks Show courtesy of Falcon Safety Products. The game is also Irish Night and Pop Warner Night. Great seats are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at TD Bank Ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at http://www.somersetpatriots.com/.

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