Baseball Bullpen Pitches 8.1 Scoreless Innings As Patriots End Losing Streak by Somerset Patriots May 18, 2016 Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (18-9) snapped their season-long four game losing streak by defeating the Bridgeport Bluefish (9-17) 6-2 Wednesday in the night cap of the day-night doubleheader. The bullpen was stellar, hurling 8.1 scoreless innings and only surrendering three hits. 14 of the final 15 Bluefish batters were retired. “I’ve only been here for a couple of days, but I could sense we really needed a win,” said Donovan Hand, who made his Somerset debut by firing 2.1 scoreless frames. “I was called upon earlier than expected, but I just wanted to get out there because I hadn’t pitched in three weeks since I got back from playing in Taiwan.” The Patriots trailed 2-0 after one inning of play. Both the Bluefish runs came without the benefit of a hit as Wilkin Ramirez and Carlos Sosa each drew bases loaded walks off starter Matt Bywater. With the score remaining 2-0 in the top of the sixth inning, David Vidal would coax a full count walk. Matt Fields then belted a double to set up runners in scoring position. After a Carlos Guzman strikeout, the next three hitters- Yovan Gonzalez, Mycal Jones and Scott Kelly- would all tally RBI to make the score 3-2 in favor of Somerset. Fields socked a two run double in the top of the seventh inning to provide insurance. He would add an RBI groundout in the ninth inning to make the contest 6-2 which would be the final. Fields now has 10 RBI in his last five games played and leads the team in RBI with 19. The bullpen was the story though as Brandon Sisk, Kyler Newby, Jeremy McBryde and Jon Hunton each tossed a scoreless inning. Connor Little (3-0) earned the win tossing two scoreless innings. “We just wanted to battle together out there,” Little, in his second year with Somerset, said. “We fed off each other. We just wanted to give us a chance to win because we needed one.” Mike Antonini (2-4) sustained the loss giving up three runs on five hits in six innings pitched. The 2016 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford continues on the road until the team returns to TD Bank Ballpark on Friday, May 20th for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Long Island Ducks. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com. Download our Mobile App for free in the Apple or Android App store. Post Views: 1,170 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 Topics2016 SeasonBrandon SiskCarlos GuzmanConnor LittleDonovan HandGame RecapJeremy McBrydeJon HuntonKyler NewbyMatt BywaterMatt FieldsMycal JonesScott KellySomerset PatriotsYovan Gonzalez 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 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 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 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... Yankees: Michael Pineda Continues to Struggle Bright Future for Baseball in Binghamton