Patriots Hang On To End Losing Streak
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 23, 2008
WALDORF, MD- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 7-6 in front of 3,177 fans at Regency Furniture Stadium on Friday evening to snap a six game losing streak.
The Patriots struck first with three runs in the top of the first inning to take an early 3-0 lead. Shortstop Teuris Olivares ripped a one out solo home run (6) to left and after third baseman Brandon Larson drew a walk, first baseman Josh Pressley crushed a two run home run to right center, his league leading 26th home run of the season.
The Blue Crabs answered with two runs in the bottom of the second inning to make it 3-2 when second baseman Chris Maples hit a two run home run (17) to left after a lead off single to left by third baseman Patrick Osborn.
Somerset added a run in the top of the fourth inning to extend their lead to 4-2 when catcher Jason Belcher ripped a two out double off the center field wall and scored on an RBI single to center by leftfielder Elliott Ayala.
The Patriots rallied for three runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 7-2 lead. Olivares led off with a single to left and moved to second on a one out single to right by Pressley. Rightfielder Matt Hagen then lined a RBI single to center that plated Olivares and after a Blue Crabs throwing error, catcher Jason Belcher followed with a two run single to center that scored both Pressley and Hagen.
Southern Maryland scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut the Patriots lead to 7-6. The Blue Crabs loaded the bases on a lead off double to left center by rightfielder John Ramistella, a single to left by designated hitter James Shanks and a walk by Osborn. Maples then cleared the bases with a grand slam home run (18) to left, his second of the game.
Patriots’ starter Aaron Fultz (4-4) picked up the win, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six and walking four in six innings of work. Blue Crabs’ starter Jonathan Connolly (3-5) suffered the loss, allowing seven runs, six earned, on seven hits while walking two and striking out four in 4.1 innings pitched. Patriots’ closer Brian Reith pitched the final 1.2 scoreless innings for his 11th save of the year.
With the win the Patriots improved to 18-22 in the second half and 58-52 overall on 2008 season while the Blue Crabs dropped to 21-19 and 57-53.
The 2008 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Tuesday, August 26th when the Patriots return to Commerce Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 pm game against the York Revolution. The game includes Rulers (1st 1,500 Kids) presented by Staffing Alternatives. Great seats are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.
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