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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (26-23, 76-43) defeated the York Revolution (27-21, 51-67) 6-4 Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark in front of a season-high 8,175 fans.
In the top of the third inning center fielder Jose Costanza stole home plate to give York a 1-0 advantage.
The Patriots scored four two out runs in the bottom of the third inning to grab a 4-1 lead. Left fielder Aharon Eggleson blooped a RBI single while first baseman Michael Burgess pounded a three RBI single.
York cut the deficit to 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning as catcher Luis De La Cruz recorded a RBI ground out and Costanza slapped a RBI single.
Catcher Adam Donachie drilled a RBI double to increase the Somerset lead to 5-3 in the ensuing half inning.
The Revolution cut the deficit in half in the top of the seventh inning as first baseman Andres Perez clubbed a RBI sacrifice fly making the score 5-4.
Eggleston smacked a RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Patriots lead swelled to 6-4.
Matt Zielinski earned the win (7-2) tossing 5.2 innings while allowing three runs. Logan Williamson sustained the loss (7-11) lasting six innings while scattering six runs. Andrew Carignan notched the save (3).
The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue tomorrow night when the Somerset Patriots remain at TD Bank Ballpark for a 5:05 p.m. game against the York Revolution. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
