Patriots Erupt For 5 Runs In 13th To Win 6-1

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (42-16) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (25-33) 6-1 in 13 innings Tuesday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Patriots won their seventh consecutive game.

 

In the bottom of the fifth inning first baseman Brian Cavazos-Galvez punched a RBI single to give Lancaster a l-0 advantage.

 

Shortstop Nate Spears slugged a game tying home run (1) in the top of the sixth inning to make the score 1-1.

 

The Patriots erupted for five runs on five hits in the 13^th inning to grab a 6-1 lead. Second baseman Greg Hopkins ripped a go ahead RBI double while Spears tacked on a RBI single. Designated hitter Thomas Neal clobbered a three RBI double to provide insurance.

 

Andrew Carignan earned the win (1-2) in relief. Scott Patterson suffered the loss (0-2) in relief.

 

The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Friday, June 26^th. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

 

 

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