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Patriots And Riversharks Split Double Header

August 29, 2009 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots and the Camden Riversharks split a double-header at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.

Game 1: The Patriots rallied from a 4-3 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to win 5-4 in the first game of the double header.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, shortstop Anthony Granato and catcher Jason Belcher drew walks to start the inning. After third baseman Jeff Nettles advanced the runners on a sacrifice bunt, Joe Burke came in as a pinch runner for Belcher. Second baseman Matt Hagen was intentionally walked to load the bases and first baseman Teuris Olivares grounded to first and Camden first baseman Vito Chiaravalloti threw past the catcher on a play at the plate that allowed Granato and Burke to score for the win.

The Riversharks took an early lead in the top of the first inning after center fielder Wayne Lydon walked, advanced to second, stole third, and scored after shortstop Bryant Nelson hit into a fielder's choice for the 1-0 lead.

Camden added a run in the top of the fourth inning after a solo homerun by Chiaravalloti (9) to make the score 2-0.

The Patriots took the lead with three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Left fielder Elliott Ayala reached on an error and designated hitter Jon Nelson followed with an RBI double. Center fielder Sean Smith singled and stole second to put runners on second and third. After Granato drew a walk to load the bases, Belcher hit an RBI single to plate Nelson. Nettles closed out the scoring by drawing a bases loaded walk to score Smith for the lead.

The Riversharks regained the lead with two runs in the top of the sixth inning. Left fielder Garrett Guzman singled and scored on a two-run home run by designated hitter Brett Bonvechio (6).

Patriots reliever Jared Gothreaux (7-8) picked up the win with a scoreless 1.1 innings pitched. Camden reliever Felix Rodriguez (0-2) suffered the loss, allowing two unearned runs in 0.1 innings pitched.

Game 2: The Riversharks defeated the Patriots 4-2 in the second game of the double header.

The Riversharks broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning on a solo home run by center fielder Wayne Lydon (2).

The Patriots took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Third baseman Jeff Nettles singled, second baseman Matt Hagen singled, and catcher Travis Anderson was hit by a pitch to load the bases. First baseman Teuris Olivares followed with a sacrifice fly to score Nettles and advance Hagen to third. Right fielder Joe Burke then drove home Hagen on a successful squeeze bunt for the 2-1 advantage.

Camden tied up the game with a run in the top of the sixth inning. Lydon singled, stole second, right fielder Chris Walker singled, and shortstop Bryant Nelson hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Lydon to make the score 2-2.

The Riversharks took the lead with two runs in the top of the seventh inning after catcher John Purdom walked and scored on a two run homerun by Lydon (3) for the 4-2 advantage.

Riversharks starter Josh Brey (6-7) got the win after allowing two earned runs on five hits in six innings pitched. Patriots reliever Kip Bouknight (4-8) suffered the loss after allowing two earned runs on two hits in an inning pitched. Riversharks closer Felix Rodriguez picked up his seventh save of the year after tossing a scoreless seventh inning.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home with a 5:05 pm game against the Camden Riversharks on Sunday evening. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a 2009 Patriots Team Poster courtesy of American Honda. The game features Veterans of America Day. 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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