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Patriots Corral Yard Goats 9-1

April 24, 2022

Hartford, Connecticut- The Somerset Patriots (9-6) defeated the Hartford Yard Goats (7-8) by a score of 9-1 at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Sunday afternoon.

Hartford, Connecticut- The Somerset Patriots (9-6) defeated the Hartford Yard Goats (7-8) by a score of 9-1 at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Somerset jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first on a wild pitch, an RBI groundout by Jeisson Rosario and an error.

Blake Perkins remained red-hot with a two-run double in the fourth to put Somerset up 5-0.

Derek Dietrich hit a ground rule double in the fifth that plated two runs. Another wild pitch allowed Michael Beltre to score in the next inning for an 8-0 advantage.

Perkins then launched a solo home run (5) in the seventh, his fourth in three days. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run and three RBI.

Jhony Brito (1-1) earned the win with five scoreless innings and five strikeouts. Karl Kauffman (1-1) suffered the loss with eight earned runs on nine hits in five innings of work.

The 2022 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue at home on Tuesday, April 26th with a 6:35 pm game against the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox) 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