AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Double up Skeeters in First Game of Double Header

Published on June 8, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters 4-2 in game one of a double-header at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday evening. The double-header was scheduled due to a rain out the night before.

The Skeeters took a 1-0 lead in the top half of the first on a solo homerun to center by Josh Pressley (7).

Somerset rallied to take the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a three run homerun to left field by Eddy Martinez-Esteve (2). Later in the inning, James Skelton drove an RBI single to right to bring home another run and make the score 4-1.

Sugar Land scored in the sixth after an error by the catcher allowed Adam Godwin to score to cut the lead to 4-2.

Patriots starter Paul Phillips (4-1) got the win after allowing two runs in 5.2 innings while striking out five batters. Sugar Land starter Adam Miller (1-2) suffered the loss, surrendering four runs on seven hits in four innings of work. Jon Hunton came on to record his 14th save of the season.

The 2013 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will at home on Sunday when the Patriots take on the Skeeters at 1:05 pm. The first 2,000 fans will receive a Patriots Mini Bat courtesy of Somerset Fitness and Wellness. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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