AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots blank Bluefish in 1-0 victory

Published on June 9, 2006 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots shut out the Bridgeport Bluefish 1-0 before 7,183 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.

The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Second baseman George Sandel singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch, and scored on an RBI double by right fielder Pat Boran.

Patriots third baseman Jeff Nettles went 2 for 4 with a double and third baseman Luis Figueroa went 3 for 4 for Bridgeport.

Patriots starter Jason Shiell (3-1) earned the win, allowing six hits in 6.1 scoreless innings pitched and three strikeouts. Bluefish starter Matt Beech (0-1) allowed an earned run on five hits and five strikeouts in five innings pitched.

The Patriots improve to 6-7 in one run games this season and 3-2 in 1-0 games with the victory.

The 2006 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Saturday night with a 7:05 pm game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Saturday 's game includes Baseball Card Strips for the first 2,000 fans in attendance courtesy of Dr. Rick Wright Orthodontics. Great seats are still available by calling (908) 252-0700, by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

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