Luis Medina And Three Homers Power Patriots Win

Bridgewater, New Jersey – Luis Medina struck out a career-high 12 batters as the Somerset Patriots (58-40) defeated the Akron RubberDucks (60-38) 7-3 before 5,815 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night.

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Oswaldo Cabrera got the scoring started with a solo home run (17) in the first.

Medina then cruised along until the fifth inning when Clark Scolamiero hit a two-run home run (2) to gain the lead. The hard-throwing Medina scattered three hits in his 5.1 innings of work in a no-decision.

Luis Medina lookin' filthy 🥵

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— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 26, 2021

Somerset took the lead in the sixth on Dermis’ Garcia’s two-run shot (25) and extended it further on a wild pitch followed by an Isiah Gilliam three-run blast (8) in the eighth.

Jose Fermin hit a solo home run (3) in the ninth for the 7-3 final.

Jefry Valdez (W, 3-1) earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings of relief. Ben Krauth (L, 1-1) took the loss after he allowed two runs on two hits in 1.1 innings pitched.

Somerset continues its six-game series against Akron on Friday night. First pitch at TD Bank Ballpark is set for 7:05 p.m.

About the Somerset Patriots

The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Northeast League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.

To learn more, visit: www.somersetpatriots.com.