AtL Somerset Patriots

Patriots Top Warriors, 4-3

Published on July 27, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- An RBI base hit by John Pachot in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Somerset Patriots a 4-3 victory over the Road Warriors before 6,799 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday night.

The Patriots jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. A fielder's choice followed by an error drove in Norris Hopper, who had singled to lead off the inning. Two runs came home on a bases loaded single to center by Matt Hagen.

The Road Warriors evened the score in the fifth after a double by Adrian Ortiz scored two runs. Ortiz then came around to score on a wild pitch for the 3-3 tie.

Patriots reliever Casey Cahill (1-0) got the win after pitching a scoreless inning and striking out one. Road Warriors reliever Eddy Ramos (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing the game-winning run during his one inning of work. Jeff Kennard picked up his second save of the season after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

The 2011 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Thursday night when the Patriots take on the Road Warriors at 7:05 pm. The game features Faith Night with special on-field performances. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.




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