AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Double up Skeeters 8-4

Published on June 21, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots (40-16) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (28-29) 8-4 Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots won their fifth game in a row while the Skeeters lost their sixth game in a row.

In the top of the first inning third baseman Patrick Palmeiro slugged a RBI double and shortstop Amadeo Zazueta blooped a RBI single to give Sugar Land a 2-0 advantage.

Right fielder Michael Burgess belted a game tying two run home run (1) in the bottom of the first inning to even the score at 2-2.

Palmeiro blasted a two run home run (4) to give Sugar Land a 4-2 lead in the top of the second inning.

Somerset erupted to score six runs on eight hits in the seventh inning to take a commanding 8-4 lead. Catcher Adam Donachie hit a RBI sacrifice fly while center fielder Jonny Tucker recorded a RBI groundout to tie the game. Left fielder Aharon Eggleston broke the tie with a go ahead RBI single. Burgess and first baseman Mat Gamel would each stroke RBI singles while third baseman Greg Hopkins added a RBI double.

Daniel Sattler earned the win (3-1) in relief. Andrew Carpenter suffered the loss (3-3) in relief.

The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue tomorrow when the Patriots remain at TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Sugar Land Skeeters. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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