Pats Win Third Straight Over Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 1, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Newark Bears 11-7 in front of 4,103 fans at Bears’ and Eagles’ Riverfront Stadium on Sunday evening.
Somerset broke a 7-7 tie with four runs in the top of the eighth inning to take an 11-7 lead. The Patriots loaded the bases on a lead off single to left by rightfielder Mike Rodriguez, an infield single up the middle by centerfielder Sean Smith and a one out intentional walk to designated hitter Josh Pressley. Second baseman Matt Hagen then cleared the bases with a grand slam (4) over the left field wall.
The Patriots struck first with two runs in the top of the third inning to take a 2-0 lead when Smith ripped a one out double to left center and scored on a two run home run to left off the bat of shortstop Anthony Granato (3).
The Bears answered with a run in the bottom of the third inning to cut the lead to 2-1 when second baseman Anthony Manuel led off with a triple into the right field corner and scored on a RBI groundout by centerfielder Tike Redman.
Somerset scored a run in the top of the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead when third baseman Teuris Olivares slugged a one out solo home run (4) over the left field wall.
Newark again answered with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 3-2 when first baseman Rob Mackowiak doubled down the right field line and scored on a one out RBI single to left by Manuel.
The Patriots added a run in the top of the fifth inning to extend their lead to 4-2 when Granato lined a one out single to center, moved to second on a walk by Pressley and after stealing third, scored on an RBI single to left by Hagen .
Somerset then plated three runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 7-2 lead. Leftfielder Elliott Ayala lined a two out single to left, stole second and scored on an RBI double to left center by Rodriguez. After a balk call and a walk by Smith, Rodriguez would scamper home on a Bears’ throwing error on a pickoff attempt. Granato then lined an RBI single to center that plated Smith.
The Bears rallied for five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game at 7-7. Shortstop Jansy Infante hit a lead off double to left center and scored on a one out RBI single to right by designated hitter Carl Everett. After a walk by leftfielder Charlton Jimerson, catcher Salomon Manriquez hit a two out two run single to right that plated both Everett and Jimerson. Third baseman Michael Sandoval then hit a two run home run (1) to left to cap the scoring.
Patriots’ reliever Casey Cahill (2-0) picked up the win, throwing a scoreless 0.1 innings. Bears’ reliever Shane Komine (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing one run on three hits while walking one and striking two in 1.1 innings pitched.
With the win the Patriots improved to 22-13 on the 2009 season while the Bears dropped to 19-16.
The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home with a 7:05 pm game on Monday, June 1st against the Lancaster Barnstormers. The game features Computer and Electronic Recycling Night. Bring in your used computer or electronics for the collection and receive a complimentary game ticket. For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ON-LINE!
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