AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Blank Barnstormers 6-0

Published on June 7, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 6-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night.

The Patriots rallied in the bottom of the second inning to take the lead after Johnny Drennen drove a bases clearing triple down the right field line. Joe Holden then followed with an RBI base hit to left field to plate Drennen for the 4-0 advantage.

Somerset tacked on two more runs in the fourth after Yusuf Carter (4) drove a two run homerun over the outfield wall to make the score 6-0.

Patriots starter Paul Phillips (5-2) picked up the win after pitching seven scoreless innings while striking out five. John Halama (4-3) suffered the loss for Lancaster after giving up six runs on seven hits in five innings of work.

The 2012 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Thursday, June 14th when the Patriots return home to take on the York Revolution at 7:05 pm at TD Bank Ballpark. The game includes a special Flag Day Celebration and Patriots Cinch Sacks (1st 1,500) courtesy of Operation Shoebox New Jersey. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.




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