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Bluefish Top Patriots 5-1 To Avoid Sweep

September 9, 2009 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Somerset Patriots 5-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.

The Bluefish took the lead in the top of the third inning. Designated hitter Wilson Batista singled, second baseman Enohel Polanco doubled, and shortstop Ryner Bautista followed with an RBI double to score Batista and Polanco. Third baseman Luis Lopez then singled to drive home Bautista for the 3-0 lead.

Bridgeport added to their lead in the top of the fourth inning after Batista singled, stole second, and scored on an RBI single by center fielder Adam Greenberg to make the score 4-0.

The Bluefish added a run in the top of the fifth inning after a solo homerun by left fielder Brandon Sing (23) for the 5-0 advantage.

The Patriots scored in the bottom of the seventh inning after catcher Travis Anderson singled and scored after left fielder Elliott Ayala hit into a fielder's choice to make the score 5-1.

Bluefish starter Kyle Jackson (11-10) got the win after tossing seven scoreless innings and allowing only four hits. Patriots starter Jason Standridge (3-4) suffered the loss after allowing five earned runs on nine hits and six strikeouts in five innings pitched.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Monday, September 14th when the Patriots return home for a 7:05 pm game against the Lancaster Barnstormers. The game includes Computer & Electronics Recycling Night presented by Newtech Recycling. For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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