Somerset Blanks Senators in Opener
May 4, 2021 - Eastern League (EL)
Harrisburg Senators News Release
After 605 days away, the Harrisburg Senators began the 2021 season with a 6-0 loss to the Somerset Patriots. The game was the first affiliated game in Somerset's history. The Patriots tallied five times in the first inning with four of the runs coming on two home runs and then cruised to the win in front of 1,903 fans. Somerset begins the season 1-0 while the Sens are 0-1.
On Capitol Hill
- Tim Cate started and tossed the first four innings allowing six runs, five earned on five hits.
- Andrew Lee tossed three scoreless innings.
- Pearson McMahan pitched the final inning and struck out one.
With the Gavel
- Harrisburg had just three hits in the game.
- Drew Mendoza doubled and both Nick Banks and KJ Harrisburg singled.
Filibusters
- Somerset played their first game as the Yankees Double-A affiliate.
- Tonight was the Double-A managerial debut for Tripp Keister.
- Harrisburg turned two double plays in the game.
On Deck
The Senators play game two of their six-game series against Somerset Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on CBS Sports Radio Harrisburg 96.5FM 95.3FM and 1400AM beginning at 6:55 p.m.
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