AtL Somerset Patriots

Lancaster Powers Past Patriots

Published on August 23, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- The Lancaster Barnstormers defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night.

An RBI single by Josh Pressley in the bottom of the second scored Matt Hagen and gave the Patriots an early 1-0 lead.

Lancaster answered right back in the top of the third on a solo homerun by Tommy Everidge (23).

Hagen (11) broke the tie in the bottom of the sixth after he drove a solo homerun over the left field wall to make the score 2-1.

The Barnstormers rallied to score four runs in the seventh on RBI base hits by Wayne Lydon and Everidge to take a 5-2 lead.

Dan DeGeorge doubled and eventually came around to score on a passed ball in the seventh to cut the Lancaster lead to 5-3.

Lancaster scored a run the following inning on a solo homerun by Travis Metcalf (3).

The Barnstormers added to their lead in the top of the ninth after Lydon (9) drove a solo homerun over the right field fence for the 7-3 final.

Lancaster starter Matt Wright (5-9) got the win after allowing three runs in 6.1 innings pitched. Somerset starter Jim Magrane (1-2) suffered the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits in 6.2 innings pitched.

The 2011 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on Wednesday night when the Patriots take on the Barnstormers at 7:05 pm. The game features a Post-Game Fireworks Show presented by Nissan North America. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com .

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