Hess Hurls, Martin Mashes in Patriots Loss to Portland Tuesday
Published on August 12, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Somerset Patriots News Release
Somerset Patriots pitcher Ben Hess
(Somerset Patriots)
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs in game one of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine on Tuesday by a score of 2-0.
Somerset pitching allowed three or more home runs in a game for the first time in the second half and the first time since 5/2 @RIC. The Patriots dropped to 7-6 against the Sea Dogs this season. Somerset leads the all-time series 45-39.
RHP Ben Hess (4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 6 K) made his second start of the season with Somerset and did not factor into the decision.
In two Double-A starts, Hess has thrown 9.0 IP over which he has allowed 8 H, 6 R, 3 BB and recorded 19 K. Hess ranks fourth among Yankee minor leaguers in K (104) and tied for seventh in GS (17).
RF Garrett Martin (1-for-4, R, 2 RBI, HR, 2 K) slammed a two-run blast to tie the game in the fourth inning.
Since Martin returned from the injured list on 8/2 vs. RIC, Martin is 6-for-25 (.240/.296/.520) with 3 R, 3 XBH (1 2B, 2 HR), 3 RBI, 2 BB and a .816 OPS in seven games.
1B Tyler Hardman (1-for-3, 2 R, 2B, BB, K) smoked a triple and scored on a balk in the second inning.
In the month of August, Hardman leads the Patriots with 11 hits. This month, Hardman is 11-for-39 (.282/.333/.436) with 7 R, 3 XBH (1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR), 3 RBI, 3 BB and a .769 OPS in 11 games.
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