Pats Beat Barnstormers, 3-1
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 22, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night.
Somerset took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Center fielder Sean Smith was hit by a pitch and later scored on a double play.
The Patriots added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Designated hitter Noah Hall singled and later scored on an RBI fielder’s choice by third baseman Jeff Nettles. Left fielder Jon Nelson drove home Nettles on an RBI fielder’s choice for a 3-0 advantage.
Patriots starter Josh Miller (3-2) picked up the win, allowing an earned run on seven hits and three strikeouts in 8.2 innings pitched. Lancaster starter Ben Fritz (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing three earned runs on eight hits in 6.1 innings pitched. Travis Minix earned his sixth save of the season for Somerset.
The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home with a 7:05 pm game on Friday night against the Long Island Ducks. The game includes Travis Anderson Home Run Figurines (1st 2,000) courtesy of Raritan Valley & Belle Mead Orthodontics. For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
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