Baseball Patriots Take Rubber Match 2-1 Over Ducks by Somerset Patriots July 20, 2015 Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (6-5, 56-25) defeated the Long Island Ducks (5-5, 51-29) 2-1 Sunday evening at Bethpage Ballpark in the rubber match of the series. In the top of the second inning right fielder Nate Spears ripped a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage. Catcher Mike Blanke blasted a home run (5) to even the score at 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. The Patriots retook the lead in the top of the fourth inning as designated hitter Michael Burgess slugged a home run (4) making the score 2-1. Lucas Irvine earned the win (4-5) tossing seven innings while allowing one run. He struck out eight batters and scattered just five hits while walking just one. Darin Downs sustained the loss (0-1) going five innings while surrendering two runs. Jon Hunton recorded the save (21) pitching a scoreless final inning. The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until the Somerset Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Friday, July 24th. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com. Post Views: 1,119 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Somerset Patriots Latest posts by Somerset Patriots (see all) Somerset Patriots Announce Added Programming On Radio Partner 1450 WCTC-AM - May 7, 2020 Somerset Patriots Bring Back All-Star RHP David Kubiak - April 7, 2020 Somerset Patriots Land Eight-Year Major Leaguer Vance Worley - March 27, 2020 Somerset Patriots Acquire Major League LHP Pat Dean - March 10, 2020 Related Topics2015 SeasonGame RecapJon HuntonLucas IrvineMichael BurgessNate SpearsSomerset Patriots Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 “Overtime” l Ep. 28: TopSpin Celeb-Athlete Tournament – Dec. 6, 2018 by Stefany Romero | posted on December 19, 2018 More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video) On the 108th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... MLB.com whiffs on Mets’ ‘Franchise Four’ ballot, disses Koosman Somerset Patriots To Host Rutgers Night With Special Guest Kyle Flood