Baseball Patriots Rally With Four Runs In The Eighth To Win 7-4 by Somerset Patriots August 11, 2016 Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (18-14, 58-44) had been 48-1 when leading after seven innings, but the Somerset Patriots (17-17, 54-49) erased a 4-3 deficit in the eighth inning by scoring four runs to win 7-4 Thursday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. The teams split the four game midweek series and finished 10-10 against each other in 2016. “This was a tremendous way to end a really long road trip,” said Jeremy Bleich as Somerset finished its road trip 4-3. “For us to show that kind of grit shows a lot of character. I know we are all looking forward to getting back to our fans and our park this next week.” For the seventh time in the last eight games the Patriots scored in the first inning. Eric Farris ripped an RBI single and Bryan LaHair tallied an RBI sacrifice fly. Long Island would score the next four runs in the game to lead 4-2 after three innings. Delta Cleary Jr. hit an RBI ground out and Cody Puckett socked an RBI single in the first inning. In the third inning Puckett registered an RBI fielder’s choice and Ruben Gotay looped an RBI single. Scott Kelly delivered an RBI sacrifice fly in the fifth inning to cut the deficit in half. Down a run heading into the eighth inning with one out, Vinny Zarrillo and Aharon Eggleston each worked walks. Farris then recorded a game tying RBI single. Following a David Vidal walk, LaHair picked up his team leading 62nd RBI with a sacrifice fly to give the Patriots a 5-4 advantage. Kyle Roller, who finished the series with five RBI, provided insurance with a two-run double to make the score 7-4, which would be the final. Will Oliver (3-2) earned the win, yielding four runs in 7.0 innings of work. He tied a season-high with nine strike outs. Danny Burawa (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering three runs in 0.1 innings. Jon Hunton notched his second straight save (28) by tossing the final frame. Hunton is 21-for-22 in save opportunities since May 21st. The Patriots finished the road trip, which started in Sugar Land and culminated in Long Island, with 50 runs, 79 hits, and 34 walks drawn. The 2016 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford continues tomorrow night when team returns to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. 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: 1,147 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 SeasonAharon EgglestonBryan LaHairDavid VidalEric FarrisGame RecapJeremy BleichJon Huntonkyle rollerScott KellySomerset PatriotsVinny ZarrilloWill Oliver 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! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | 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... Collins Under Fire, but he is just Part of the Problem with 2016 New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies: Is Odubel Herrera a potential trade-chip this offseason?