The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
York, PA – The York Revolution (23-29, 47-65) salvaged the series finale against the Somerset Patriots (23-20, 73-40) by winning 3-2 in 14 innings on Sunday evening at Santander Stadium. Left fielder James Simmons tied the game with a RBI single in the final frame then the following batter, center fielder Jose Costanza, won the game with a RBI walk-off single.
In the bottom of the fifth inning Simmons slugged a RBI double to give York a 1-0 advantage.
The Patriots tallied the equalizer in the top of the sixth inning as catcher Adam Donachie drilled a RBI double making the score 1-1.
Somerset grabbed a 2-1 lead in the top of the 14th inning as designated hitter Aharon Eggleston clubbed a RBI sacrifice fly.
The Patriots are now 8-2 against the Revolution this year. These two teams still play each other 11 more times in the final 27 games of the regular season
Beau Vaughan earned the win (2-1) in relief. Jon Hunton blew the save and sustained the loss (2-5).
The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue tomorrow night when the Somerset Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Sugar Land Skeeters. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
