Bridgeport, Conn. – In a game that saw 26 hits, four errors and nine lead changes, it was the Bridgeport Bluefish (7-5, 48-34) that got the last laugh in a 9-6 victory over the Somerset Patriots (5-6, 47-34) at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard Tuesday afternoon. Somerset jumped in front early on a first-inning two-out RBI single from Mark Minicozzi. Bridgeport answered immediately with a Luis Hernandez RBI double in the bottom of the inning to even the game at one. The Bluefish took their first lead of the series in the bottom of the second on a sacrifice fly from D’Arby Myers. The Patriots tied it up with an unearned run in the fourth inning when a two-out ground ball to second base got under the glove of Jose Cuevas, allowing Zach Racusin to score from second. The tied score was short-lived, however, as Bridgeport regained a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the inning. Two runs scored on a fielder’s choice with a fielding error from Carlos Guzman. The Patriots later rallied to tie the game in the sixth on a run-scoring error and a two-out RBI single from Christian Marrero. However, the Bluefish once again answered quickly with a Hernandez sacrifice fly and a two-out Jose Cuevas RBI single to regain a 6-4 lead. Reimier Roibal then entered the game for Bridgeport, and allowed four-straight base hits to begin the seventh, including back-to-back RBI singles from Racusin and Aharon Eggleston, to level the score at six. The Bluefish later responded with a three-run eighth inning to take a 9-6 lead. RBI singles from Andrew Lambo and Gustavo Molina, along with another run-scoring error, highlighted the inning. Somerset recorded 13 hits in the ballgame, but left 13 on base. Adam Donachie finished the day 2-for-5 with a run scored. “It was just like any other day, where you need to fight and put up good at-bats,” said Donachie. “I wish we did, but we didn’t come out on top, so we need to keep grinding and figure it out tomorrow.” Manny Delcarmen (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief. Dustin Molleken (0-1) yielded three runs (two earned) in one inning of relief to take the loss. David Carpenter (29) earned the save with a scoreless ninth. Neither starting pitcher factored into the decision. Somerset concludes its three-game series against the Bluefish Wednesday evening. Southpaw Efrain Nieves (1-1, 5.25 ERA) toes the rubber for Somerset against Bridgeport righty Jonathan Albaladejo (6-6, 4.82 ERA). First pitch at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard is scheduled for 7:12 p.m. Tickets to the 2017 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford, which includes the team’s 20th Anniversary, are on sale now. For more information, stop by the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com. About The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 37 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com. Post Views: 1,239 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 Topics2017 SeasonAdam DonachieAharon EgglestonBridgeport BluefishChristian MarreroConnor RootMark MinicozziSomerset PatriotsZach Racusin 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. 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... Boulders Take Series From New Jersey Jackals Former Rockland Boulder Nate Roe returns to his roots in Atlantic League All-Star Game