EL Somerset Patriots

Richardson's Ripping, Dominant Debuts Lead Somerset to Thursday Night Victory

September 14, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Somerset Patriots' Caleb Durbin in action
Somerset Patriots' Caleb Durbin in action
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The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday night by a final score of 6-2 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, NH.

RHP Zach Messinger (4.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 7 K, 1 HR) made his Double-A debut and got a no-decision in the game.

LHP Ryan Anderson (2.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K) earned his third win of the season, lowering his ERA to 1.05 with Double-A Somerset.

RHP Harrison Cohen (2.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K) made his Double-A debut and earned a seven-out save to end the game, allowing only one baserunner.

LF Grant Richardson (2-for-4, 3 RBI, R, HR) accounted for the Patriots' last three runs batted in of the game with his fifth multi-hit game at the Double-A level.

Richardson gave the Patriots the decisive lead with a solo home run in the fourth inning, accounting for his 17th total home run and fourth at the Double-A level.

Richardson's home run had an exit velocity of 107.5 mph and traveled 443 feet. He also added a two-run single in the eighth inning that had an exit velocity over 111 mph.

Richardson ends the day with a 12-game on-base streak. In 13 games at the Double-A level, he is slashing .378/.472/.667 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R and 5 SB.

2B Caleb Durbin (1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2B, K) was reinstated off the 7-day injured list prior to the game and played seven innings at second base.

Durbin opened up the scored with a two-run double in the first inning that gave the Patriots a 2-0 lead.

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