Baseball Three Run Fifth Inning Leads Patriots To 5-2 Win by Somerset Patriots August 31, 2016 Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (28-25, 66-57) scored three times in the fifth inning to break the tie and ultimately defeat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (24-28, 50-72) 5-2 Wednesday evening from Regency Furniture Stadium. “This was a hard fought, crisp game by us,” said Jon Hunton who notched his league leading 34th save by throwing a perfect 12 pitch bottom of the 9th inning. “In years past we have usually clinched a spot at this point, but we know every game matters as we are looking to get ahead in the standings.” In the top of the third inning, Vinny Zarrillo laced an RBI double while Aharon Eggleston added an RBI single to give the Patriots a 2-0 advantage. Angel Sanchez socked a two-run home run (7) to even the contest at 2-2 in the fifth inning. Somerset took the lead in the ensuing half inning. Carlos Guzman muscled an RBI single to give the Patriots the lead. Zarrillo provided insurance with a two-run triple. Zarrillo finished a homer shy of the cycle and three RBI. Alexis Candelario (2-1) earned his second straight win. He yielded two runs in six innings of work. Daryl Thompson (4-8) suffered the loss, allowing five runs in 5.2 innings. The Patriots bullpen retired the final nine batters they faced. The 2016 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford continues on the road until the team returns to TD Bank Ballpark on Monday, September 5th for a 6:05 p.m. game against the Sugar Land Skeeters. 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: 1,075 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 EgglestonAlexis CandelarioCarlos GuzmanGame RecapJon HuntonSomerset PatriotsVinny Zarrillo 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: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 A Conversation with Nancy Newman: “We Are All a Yankee Family” by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on July 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 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... Blue Crabs Top Patriots 8-5 Boulders sweep Ottawa; Winning Streak Reaches Nine