AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Take Down Barnstormers 7-4

Published on July 20, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


The Barnstormers jumped out to an early lead in the first after Adam Calderone singled and Matt Watson (9) drove a two run homerun to left for the 2-0 lead.

The Patriots answered to take the lead in the bottom of the second on a three run homerun by Matt Hagen (7) to make the score 3-2.

Somerset added to their lead the following inning after Fernando Cortez walked and scored on an RBI single by Jeff Nettles for the 4-2 lead.

The Patriots rallied to score three more runs in the fifth on RBI base hits by Cortez, Nettles, and Pressley to make the score 7-2.

Lancaster closed in on the lead during the top of the seventh, scoring two runs on RBI hits by J.C. Holt and Matt Tupman for the 7-4 final.

Patriots starter Derell McCall (3-5) got the win after allowing four runs in 6.2 innings pitched. Barnstormers starter John Halama (2-3) suffered the loss, allowing seven runs on 11 hits in seven innings pitched. Jeff Kennard picked up his first save of the season after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

The 2011 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Wednesday, July 27th when the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 pm game against the Road Warriors. The game includes Plays In The Park Night and Chimney Rock Inn Baseball Bingo. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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