Extra-Inning Victory Secures Series Win Over Hartford
The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 3-2 in ten innings to secure a series win on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, CT. Saturday marked Somerset’s third extra innings win of the season. The Patriots bullpen combined for 5.2
The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 3-2 in ten innings to secure a series win on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, CT. Saturday marked Somerset’s third extra innings win of the season. The Patriots bullpen combined for 5.2 IP of one-hit shutout ball in the contest. Somerset is 10-7 against Hartford this season and has never lost a series in franchise history to the Yard Goats (8-0-4).
LHP Ben Shields (4.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K) did not factor into a decision, striking out seven in 4.1 IP. Over his last 11 appearances since 6/8, Shields has pitched to a 2.21 ERA in 57 IP between Somerset and High-A Hudson Valley with 78 K. Shields has struck out 7+ in five of his last six starts. Shields ranks among Yankees minor league leaders this season with a 3.39 ERA (2nd), 116 K (T-4th), .218 AVG (3rd), and 1.11 WHIP (1st).
Another strong start for Ben Shields😤
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 17, 2024
4️⃣.1️⃣ IP | 2️⃣ R | 5️⃣ H | 1️⃣ BB | 7️⃣ K pic.twitter.com/jWSuNDHMTI
RHP Lou Trivino (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 0 K) fired a no-hit inning in relief in his second appearance on MLB Rehab Assignment.
RHP Sean Boyle (2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K) earned the win in his second game since being reinstated from the injured list. Over his first two outings back with Somerset, Boyle has thrown 3.1 shutout IP, yielding only 1 H with 2 K. Boyle earned his first win since 5/16/23, 459 days ago, as a member of Triple-A SWB.
CF Spencer Jones (2-for-4, 2B) notched his 25th multi-hit game of the season, second most on the team. Jones has reached base in 11 of his last 12 games. The Yankees No. 2 prospect has seven multi-hit efforts in his last 16 games. Over his last 11 games, Jones is batting .295/.340/.500 with 2 HR and 9 RBI.