Rumfield's Walk-Off Knock Supplies Somerset a Series Win Over Portland
June 4, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Somerset Patriots News Release
Somerset Patriots first baseman TJ Rumfield is congratulated by teammates
(Somerset Patriots)
The Somerset Patriots bested the first place Portland Sea Dogs in walk-off fashion at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon, outlasting the Sea Dogs in extra innings by a score of 5-4.
RHP Richard Fitts (6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the no-decision, striking out 6+ for the fifth time this season. The Yankees No. 8 prospect tallied his third straight quality start and fourth of the season.
1B TJ Rumfield (2-for-4, RBI, BB) delivered the walk-off blow with an RBI single in the 10th inning, scoring Max Burt from second base.
Rumfield has provided each of Somerset's two walk-off's this season, after his 9th inning sacrifice fly won it for the Patriots on 5/19 vs. Reading.
C Austin Wells (3-for-5, RBI) tied the ballgame at four with an RBI single in the 7th inning, plating Aaron Palensky.
Sunday marked Wells' eighth multi-hit performance of the season and second three-hit game. The Yankees No. 2 prospect now has 6 RBI over his last four games and 26 in 44 games for Somerset this season, good for third on the team.
SS Trey Sweeney (1-for-5, HR) hit a game-tying solo homer in the 5th inning for his fourth long-ball of the year.
Sweeney finished the six-game series with five hits, including two homers, both of which came off Sea Dogs' starter Grant Gambrell.
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