Patriots shut out in 5-0 loss

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Erie, Penn. - The Somerset Patriots (21-13) were shut out Saturday night for only the second time this season in a 5-0 loss to the Erie SeaWolves (23-11) at UPMC Park.

Somerset collected just three hits in the contest. Patriots starting pitcher Matt Krook (L, 1-1) struck out a season-high nine batters over five innings, but allowed three runs in the loss.

Eight strikeouts over four innings for Kroo𝗞𝗞𝗞𝗞𝗞𝗞𝗞𝗞 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cTQ5gXZtVx

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) June 13, 2021

Erie opened the scoring on a two-out, two-run triple from John Valente in the bottom of the second. Andre Lipcius added a two-out RBI triple in the fifth to increase the SeaWolves lead to 3-0.

Two more Erie runs scored in the seventh on a Valente (3) solo home run and a Drew Ward RBI single.

Pedro Payano (W, 3-1) tossed six shutout innings to earn the win. Cale Coshow (SV, 1) recorded the final nine outs in relief for his first save of the season.

The Patriots and SeaWolves conclude their series Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Janson Junk (0-1, 1.17 ERA) takes the mound for Somerset. First pitch at UPMC Park is scheduled for 1:35 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.