The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish (20-41, 42-89) defeated the Somerset Patriots (33-28, 80-51) 6-5 in 11 innings Thursday evening from Harbor Yard. Pitcher David Harden threw a wild pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning that plated pinch runner Joe Mather as the Bluefish salvaged a split in this mini two game set.
In the top of the first inning third baseman Corey Smith sliced a RBI double to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.
Second baseman Ramon Castro stroked a RBI single in the bottom of the second inning to even the contest at 1-1.
First baseman Daryle Ward cranked a go ahead two run home run (8) in the top of the fourth inning to put the Patriots in front 3-1.
The Bluefish tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Castro and first baseman Luis Lopez socked RBI singles.
Bridgeport grabbed a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning as Lopez tallied a two RBI single.
The Patriots tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the ninth inning thanks to a RBI singles by designated hitter Aharon Eggleston and shortstop Edwin Maysonet.
Winston Abreu (3-7) earned the win in relief. Harden (3-6) sustained the loss in relief.
The 2014 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Friday September 19th when the Patriots are home at TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. For tickets, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
