June 18th Game Notes; Patriots @ Barnstormers

Published on June 18, 2013 by Justin Antweil

Lancaster, PA – Tonight the Somerset Patriots (36-19) visit the Lancaster Barnstormers (29-27) for the second game of a four game midweek series featuring these Freedom Division foes. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. from Clipper Magazine Stadium. Download today’s comprehensive game notes. Somerset is 3-4 against Lancaster in 2013. Lancaster won the series opener 4-3.

Cory Aldridge has 217 career minor league homers

Cory Aldridge has 217 career minor league HRs

Starting Pitching Matchup

Righty Paul Phillips (4-2, 4.68 ERA) toes the rubber for Somerset while fellow righty hurler Dwayne Pollok (6-2, 3.74 ERA) will take the hill for the Barnstormers.

Freedom Division Update

The Sugar Land Skeeters (39-17) currently lead the Somerset Patriots (36-19) by 2.5 games in the first half Freedom Division race. Somerset has played one fewer game than Sugar Land.

June Jitters

The Patriots in April/May were 27-11 but in the month of June they are just 9-8.

Jake Can Rake

Jake Fox leads the Atlantic League in home runs with 18 and RBI with 50.

Chicks Dig The Long Ball

The Patriots lead the Atlantic League with 59 home runs hit as a squad.

E-Mart Swag

Eddy Martinez-Esteve leads the Atlantic League in batting average hitting at a tremendous .354 clip. He has reached base safely in 29 of his last 33 contests.

Fantastic Four

The Patriots are 30-8 when they score four or more runs. The Patriots are 6-11 when they score 3 or fewer runs.

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Be sure to follow the Patriots on twitter @SOMPatriots for immediate updates. Listen the Patriots play-by-play voice Justin Antweil broadcast the game starting at 7:00 p.m. on 1450 AM WCTC or www.wctcam.com.

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LANCASTER WINS SERIES OPENER 4-3 OVER SOMERSET

Published on June 17, 2013 by Justin Antweil

Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Barnstormers (29-27) defeated the Somerset Patriots (36-19) 4-3 Monday evening from Clipper Magazine Stadium in front of 4,471 fans in the series opener.

Patriots lose series opener 4-3

Patriots lose series opener 4-3

In the top of the second inning right fielder Cory Aldridge spanked a solo home run (2) to center field to give Somerset an early 1-0 lead.

Lancaster evened the contest at 1-1 as right fielder Matt Spencer recorded a RBI double in the bottom of the third inning.

Somerset regained the lead in the top of the fourth frame as catcher Adam Donachie served a RBI single into right field to put his team on top 2-1.

Third baseman Corey Smith slapped a RBI single in the top of the fifth inning to expand Somerset’s lead to 3-1.

The Barnstormers cut the deficit in half as first baseman Austin Gallagher slugged a towering home run (1) to deep right-center field to make the score 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Lancaster took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning as second baseman Travis Denker connected on a two run home run (9) to right-center field to catapult the Barnstormers on top with a 4-3 lead which would be the final score.

Yoslan Herrera (1-1) earned the win in relief. David Harden (7-2) suffered the complete game loss. Jason Urquidez notched his 12th save of the season pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

The 2013 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Monday, June 24th when the Patriots return home to take on the Camden Riversharks at 7:05 p.m. The game features Bark in the Park Night where all fans are allowed to bring their dog to the ballpark. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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June 17th Game Notes; Patriots @ Barnstormers

Published on June 17, 2013 by Justin Antweil

Lancaster, PA – Tonight the Somerset Patriots (36-18) visit the Lancaster Barnstormers (28-27) for the first game of a four game midweek series featuring these Freedom Division foes. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. from Clipper Magazine Stadium. Download today’s comprehensive game notes. Somerset is 3-3 against Lancaster in 2013. This is the first game of a seven game road trip for the Patriots and it’s their final road trip of the first half.

David Harden has been one of Somerset's most consistent pitchers

David Harden has been one of Somerset’s most consistent pitchers

Despite the 8-6 loss yesterday the Patriots slugged three home runs. The following are the audio highlights of the round trippers courtesy of WCTC…

Audio clip of Jake Fox’s two run home run in the first inning

Audio clip of Jake Fox’s two run home run in the sixth inning

Audio clip of Jeff Baisley’s home run in the sixth inning

Starting Pitching Matchup

Righty David Harden (7-1, 3.57 ERA) toes the rubber for Somerset while southpaw Lenny DiNardo (3-4, 5.69 ERA) will take the hill for the Barnstormers.

Freedom Division Update

The Sugar Land Skeeters (38-17) currently lead the Somerset Patriots (36-18) by 1.5 games in the first half Freedom Division race. Somerset has played one fewer game than Sugar Land.

Jake Can Rake

Jake Fox leads the Atlantic League in home runs with 18 and RBI with 50.

Chicks Dig The Long Ball

The Patriots lead the Atlantic League with 58 home runs hit as a squad.

E-Mart Swag

Eddy Martinez-Esteve leads the Atlantic League in batting average hitting at a tremendous .363 clip. He has reached base safely in 29 of his last 32 contests.

Eggs Sunny Side Up

Aharon Eggleston has the second best batting average in the Atlantic League at .349. He has hit safely in 20 of his last 26 ball games.

Fantastic Four

The Patriots are 30-8 when they score four or more runs. The Patriots are 6-10 when they score 3 or fewer runs.

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Be sure to follow the Patriots on twitter @SOMPatriots for immediate updates. Listen the Patriots play-by-play voice Justin Antweil broadcast the game starting at 7:00 p.m. on 1450 AM WCTC or www.wctcam.com.

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Bluefish Avoid Sweep With 8-6 Win

Published on June 16, 2013 by SomPatriots

baisleyBridgewater, NJ- The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Somerset Patriots 8-6 before 6,809 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.

Bridgeport scored in the top of the first inning to take a 2-0 lead on a two run double by Alexis Gomez.

Jake Fox (17) answered right back for the Patriots with a two run homerun in the bottom of the first inning to make the score 2-2.

The Bluefish rallied to score three runs in the sixth on RBI doubles by Luis Lopez and Luis Rodriguez and an RBI single by Victor Diaz for the 5-2 lead.

Somerset tied the score up at five in the bottom half of the frame after Fox (18) drove his second two run homerun of the game over the left field wall and Jeff Baisley (1) followed with a solo homerun.

Bridgeport regained the lead in the seventh after an RBI double by Prentice Redman and an RBI single by Lopez for the 7-5 lead.

An RBI single by Corey Smith in the seventh cut the Bridgeport lead to one and made the score 7-6.

The Bluefish got an insurance run in the ninth after an RBI double to left by Diaz for the 8-6 final.

Bridgeport starter Kelvin Villa (1-1) got the win after allowing six runs in 6.1 innings of work.  Patriots reliever Roy Merritt (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering the go ahead run in 1.1 innings pitched.  Jeff Fulchino came on to pitch the ninth inning to pick up his seventh save of the season.

The 2013 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Monday, June 24th when the Patriots return home to take on the Camden Riversharks at 7:05 pm. The game features Bark in the Park Night where all fans are allowed to bring their dog to the ballpark.  For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

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June 16th Game Notes; Bluefish @ Patriots

Published on June 16, 2013 by Justin Antweil

Bridgewater, NJ – Happy Father’s Day! Today the Somerset Patriots (36-17) host the Bridgeport Bluefish (17-37) for the four game series finale TD Bank Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Download today’s comprehensive game notes. Somerset is going for the sweep. The Patriots won the series opener last night 7-2 and swept the doubleheader last night. Somerset is 9-0 against Bridgeport in 2013.

Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Holm of the Sugar Land Skeeters

Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Holm of the Skeeters

In game two of the doubleheader last night Aharon Eggleston laid down a perfectly executed walkoff safety squeeze bunt to plate the winning run. Here is the audio clip of the final call courtesy of WCTC.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Righty Brad Thompson (4-2, 3.81 ERA) toes the rubber for Somerset while southpaw Kelvin Villa (0-1, 10.12 ERA) will take the hill for the Bluefish.

Freedom Division Update

The Sugar Land Skeeters (37-17) currently lead the Somerset Patriots (36-17) by 0.5 games in the first half Freedom Division race. Somerset has played one fewer game than Sugar Land.

Jake Can Rake

Jake Fox leads the Atlantic League in home runs with 16 and RBI with 46.

E-Mart Swag

Eddy Martinez-Esteve leads the Atlantic League in batting average hitting at a tremendous .359 clip. He has reached base safely in 28 of his last 31 contests.

Eggs Sunny Side Up

Aharon Eggleston has the second best batting average in the Atlantic League at .356. He has hit safely in 20 of his last 25 ball games.

Fantastic Four

The Patriots are 30-7 when they score four or more runs. The Patriots are 6-10 when they score 3 or fewer runs.

Follow Us

Be sure to follow the Patriots on twitter @SOMPatriots for immediate updates. Listen the Patriots play-by-play voice Justin Antweil broadcast the game starting at 1:05 p.m. on 1450 AM WCTC or www.wctcam.com.

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