Patriots Come From Behind To Win Series Opener 8-7
Bridgewater, NJ – Down 5-0 early in the game, the Somerset Patriots (15-7) rallied to defeat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (10-12) by a final score of 8–7 in Tuesday afternoon’s contest at TD Bank Ballpark.
Bridgewater, NJ – Down 5-0 early in the game, the Somerset Patriots (15-7) rallied to defeat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (10-12) by a final score of 8–7 in Tuesday afternoon’s contest at TD Bank Ballpark.
Orelvis Martinez got the Fisher Cats on the board early, hitting a three-run home run (7) to left field in the top of the first. Zac Cook then added two more runs in the next inning on a two-run home run (5).
A grand Beltre Bomb💣 #PatriotsInPinstripes pic.twitter.com/3E9nzNGOOi
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 3, 2022
Somerset returned the favor in the bottom of the second, as Michael Beltre blasted a grand slam (2) over the right field fence, bringing home Brandon Lockridge, Jeisson Rosario, and Chad Bell. The Patriots have now hit three grand slams as a team, the most in the Eastern league.
In the fourth, Somerset pulled ahead, as Mickey Gasper found the left field gap for a two-run double and was followed by a Jesus Batidas RBI double. Anthony Volpe’s sacrifice fly increased the lead to 8-5.
Double the fun for Mickey Gasper and Jesus Bastidas✌️ pic.twitter.com/xXkorBgq6D
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 3, 2022
Sebastian Espino made it a one-run game with a two-run shot (3) in the ninth. Rosario delivered the game winning play, making a sliding catch in left field and throwing out Steward Berroa at second for a double play in the bottom of the ninth to end the game.
Barrett Loseke (4-0) earned the win, notching three strikeouts in three scoreless innings. Nick Ernst recorded the six-out save (1), striking out one batter in the final two innings.
Joey Murray (1-1) suffered the loss after he allowed eight runs in 3.1 innings.
The 2022 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue at home on Wednesday, May 4 with a 6:35 p.m. game against the Fisher Cats at TD Bank Ballpark.
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 Eastern 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.