Patriots Make It Eight In A Row With Exciting 2-1 Win

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (8-0) spoiled the Lancaster Barnstormers’ (5-3) home opener at Clipper Magazine Stadium by rattling off their eighth straight victory to start the season. Somerset edged Lancaster 2-1 Thursday evening as the bullpen continued its dominant play. In the final three innings Lancaster stranded six runners against Somerset’s relievers.

“We’ve got a bunch of grinders in this bullpen and it’s just fun to be part of,” said closer Jon Hunton who notched his third save of the season by stranding the tying run at third base in the ninth inning. “We love to compete and push each other. Comes down to focus and execution.”