Patriots’ 48th Win Knocks Magic Number Down To 1

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (48-18) defeated the Camden Riversharks (26-40) 6-3 Wednesday evening at Campbell’s Field. With the victory the magic number to clinch the First Half Liberty Division Title is now one game.

With their 48^th win of the half, the Patriots set a franchise record for most wins in a half and have tied the Atlantic League record for most wins in a half joining the 2005 Atlantic City Surf and the 2013 Sugar Land Skeeters.

In the bottom of the second inning catcher Jose Gil sliced a RBI triple to give Camden a 1-0 advantage.

Camden scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to grab a 3-0 lead. Second baseman Paddy Matera recorded a RBI single while shortstop Zach MacPhee hit a RBI groundout.

Designated hitter Thomas Neal cranked a two run home run (4) to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the top of the fifth inning.

The Patriots evened the score at 3-3 in the top of the sixth inning as catcher James Skelton socked a RBI single.

Somerset scored twice in the top of the eighth inning as shortstop Robert Andino clubbed a RBI sacrifice fly and right fielder Michael Burgess crossed home via a wild pitch to make the score 5-3 in favor of the Patriots.

First baseman David Vidal pounded a RBI double to make the score 6-3 in the top of the ninth inning which would be the final score.

Anthony Collazo earned the win (2-0) in relief. T.J. Chism sustained the loss (1-2) in relief. Jon Hunton notched the save (17) pitching a perfect final frame.

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 Long Island Ducks on Friday, July 10^th. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.