Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday night.

The Barnstormers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a home run by Cole Garner (14).

Lancaster added a run in the top of the second on a home run by Wilson Batista (6) that made the score 2-0.

The Barnstormers broke the game open with four more runs in the top of the seventh inning, highlighted by a three-run home run by Casey Frawley (3) that made the score 6-0.

The final run came in the top of the ninth inning on a solo home run by Lance Zawadzki (6)

Barnstormers starter Chris Schwinden (7-1) picked up the win with seven scoreless innings pitched. Patriots starter Erik Arnesen (7-4) suffered the loss, allowing six runs on seven hits in seven innings pitched.

The 2014 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford continues at home on Tuesday night with a 7:05 pm game against the Barnstormers. The game features Transformers Night with an appearance by Optimus Prime. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.