Patriots Rally Late For Win Over Sea Dogs

Bridgewater, New Jersey- The Somerset Patriots (53-35) came from behind to defeat the Portland Sea Dogs (52-35) 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.

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A five-run seventh inning erased an early deficit for the Patriots. Thomas Milone’s two-run double grabbed the lead before Josh Breaux unloaded on the first pitch of his at bat for a three-run homer (2).

WHAT UP, BREAUX!!!@Big_Boshy tops off a five-run inning to put us in front! pic.twitter.com/sZyfUNR5xm

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) August 15, 2021

Jhony Brito (W, 2-1) was once again sharp after two unearned runs came home in the first. He scattered five hits and struck out seven in his seven innings of work.

Dominic LoBrutto (L, 2-2) took the loss as he allowed three earned runs on a hit in 0.1 innings pitched.

Michael Beltre racked up three hits, a run scored and a stolen base on the night.

Somerset and Portland will conclude the series at TD Bank Ballpark with a 5:05 pm game on Sunday evening.

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.