AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Sweep Double Header for Five Straight Wins

Published on August 30, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Central Islip, NY- The Somerset Patriots swept both games of the double header against the Long Island Ducks at Bethpage Park on Tuesday night for a season high five game winning streak.

The Patriots took the first game 2-0. Right fielder Matt Hagen had Somerset's lone RBI in a 1 for 2 performance.

Somerset starter Jim Magrane (2-2) pitched 5.2 scoreless innings for the win, while Ryan Houston earned his fourth save of the season.

Somerset won the second game 3-2. The Ducks jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on a two run home run by Ray Navarrete (22).

The Patriots tied up the game with runs in the fourth and fifth innings on an RBI single by Joe Burke and a solo home run by Yusuf Carter (5).

Somerset took the lead on an RBI single by Justin Huber for a 3-2 advantage in the top of the sixth.

Nic Ungs (4-7) earned the win, allowing two runs on three hits in six innings pitched. Houston (5) came on to earn his second save of the night.

The 2011 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on Wednesday, August 31st when the Patriots return home for a 7:05 pm game against the Road Warriors. The game includes Star Wars Night. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com .

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