Series Split In Somerset
Published on May 21, 2023 under Eastern League (EL)
Somerset Patriots News Release
Somerset Patriots pitcher Blane Abeyta delivers
(Somerset Patriots)
The Reading Fightin' Phils took down the Somerset Patriots by a score of 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon, the series finale.
RHP Blane Abeyta (5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K, 1 BB) struck out 7+ for the second time in as many starts, following a 10 K performance last Sunday @Portland. Abeyta allowed two or less hits for the third time over seven starts this season. Between the 1st and 5th innings, Abeyta went a span of 12 batters without allowing a baserunner.
C Austin Wells (1-for-4, RBI) brought the Patriots sole run of the game home on an RBI single in the 5th inning. The Yankees No. 2 prospect played five games over the series, over which he went 8-for-22 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, and 5 R. In 62 at-bats since being activated off the injured-list on 5/2, Wells has 7 HR, 3 2B, 20 RBI, and an OPS of 1.009. Despite only playing in 15 games this season, Wells' 20 RBI rank fourth on the team.
RF Brandon Lockridge (1-for-3, BB) extended his hit streak to seven games with a single in the 2nd inning, the longest streak by a Patriot this season.
Lockridge extended his on-base streak to 15 games, also the longest streak of any Patriot this season. Over that span, he's slashing .409/.518/.727 with 9 RBI, 10 SB, and 11 R.
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