Riversharks lose to Pats, 4-3
Published on May 12, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 4-3 in the first game of their three game series Tuesday night. Riversharks pitcher Ryan Drese was handed his first loss of the season, while Somerset starter Jim Magrane picked up his first win of the year. Closer Travis Minix pitched a one run ninth inning, for his fifth save of the season.
The Riversharks broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning, as first baseman Brett Bonvechio reached base with a two out triple. The next batter was Vito Chiaravolloti, who singled to left and drove home his team-leading twelfth RBI of the season, giving Camden a 1-0 advantage.
The Patriots answered right back in the fifth inning. Leadoff hitter Matt Hagen made it to first base with an infield single, and then scored courtesy of and RBI double by Jason Belcher that tied the game at 1-1. Two batters later, left fielder Mike Rodriguez singled to center field, driving in Belcher, and giving Somerset the lead. The Patriots added one more run in the inning, as Noah Hall singled to left field, and gave the Patriots a 3-1 lead when Rodriguez came around to score.
Camden took back one run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Chiaravolloti lead off with a double to left field, and then advanced to third base with the aid of a perfectly placed bunt by Wayne Lydon. Third baseman Brian Burgamy then stepped to the plate and laced a single to left field, scoring Chiaravolloti from third and cutting the deficit in half.
Somerset added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning, as Riversharks reliever Tracy Thorpe struggled to find the strike zone. Thorpe walked two batters, and then gave up an RBI single to first baseman Joe Burke before finding his way out of the inning.
With a 4-2 lead, Somerset brought in closer Travis Minix to seal the game. Despite allowing one run on an RBI groundout by Jeffrey Vincent, Minix was able to shut down Camden and hold on for the 4-3 win, picking up his fifth save of the season in the process.
The Riversharks and Patriots will play game two of their three game series tomorrow night at 7:05pm. Right handed pitcher Brian Lawrence (2-0, 0.45 ERA) will take the mound for the Riversharks and will be opposed by Kip Bouknight (1-1, 2.30 ERA) from Somerset. Limited seating is still available. Call 1-866-SHARKS-9 or visit www.riversharks.com to purchase tickets.
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