Skeeters Shut out Somerset
Published on August 13, 2018 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release
Somerset Patriots infielder Alfredo Rodriguez looks for the ball
(Somerset Patriots)
Sugar Land, Texas - The Somerset Patriots (20-14, 55-42) were shut out by the Sugar Land Skeeters (23-10, 64-32) 8-0 Monday night at Constellation Field.
The Skeeters jumped in front 2-0 in the bottom of second on a two-out RBI single from Alvaro Rondon and a run-scoring wild pitch. They added five runs in the bottom of the third on a Justin Pacchioli fielding error, a Matt Chavez (10) two-run home run and RBI singles from Javier Betancourt and Barrett Barnes.
Sugar Land increased their lead to 8-0 on a Betancourt RBI infield single.
The Patriots lineup was limited to four hits on the evening. Two position players - Al Reda and Mike Blanke - made relief appearances in the seventh and eighth innings, respectively.
Yasutomo Kubo (3-0) tossed seven shutout innings to earn the win. Ross Vance (0-1) allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and four walks in his Patriots' debut to take the loss.
The Patriots and Skeeters continue their seven-game series Tuesday night. First pitch at Constellation Field is set for 7:05 p.m. CST (8:05 p.m. EST).
The 2018 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford continues on the road until Friday, August 17th when the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for an 7:05 p.m. game against the York Revolution. The game includes a Drawstring Backpacks for the first 2,000 fans, presented by Applegate. For tickets, visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
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