LeMahieu Rehabs, Jones Homers, Vargas Shines in Extra-Inning Loss at Richmond Friday
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Richmond Flying Squirrels in game four of a six-game series at The Diamond in Richmond, Va. on Friday by a score of 8-7 in 10 innings. The Patriots played in extra innings for the first time this season. Somerset trailed 7-4 entering the
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Richmond Flying Squirrels in game four of a six-game series at The Diamond in Richmond, Va. on Friday by a score of 8-7 in 10 innings.
The Patriots played in extra innings for the first time this season. Somerset trailed 7-4 entering the ninth, before scoring three runs to tie the game.
RHP Baron Stuart (4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 4 K) made his fourth start of the season and did not factor into the decision.
RHP Harrison Cohen (0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K) pitched the bottom of the 10th inning and was tabbed with the loss in his team-leading 10th outing of the season.
2B DJ LeMahieu (0-for-3, BB, ROE, R, K) appeared in the fifth game of his major league rehab assignment with Somerset.
DJ LeMahieu makes a couple of routine plays at second base to kickoff his fifth rehab game with Somerset. pic.twitter.com/V1U0GkyRu8
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 2, 2025
LeMahieu played seven innings at second base and was pinch hit for by Jose Colmenares in the eighth inning. On this rehab assignment, LeMahieu is 6-for-13 (.462/.500/.769) with 1 HR, 3 RBI.
CF Spencer Jones (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB, 2 K) blasted a two-run home run to left field in the second inning.
Oppo Taco for Spencer Jones! 🌮
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 2, 2025
The @Yankees 2022 first-round draft pick blasts his 9⃣th home run of the season 112.8 mph off the bat.
Jones is tied for the most homers in Minor League Baseball. pic.twitter.com/3oR6PxRtRN
Jones’ home run left the bat at 112.8 mph. No Major League left-handed batter has hit a home run to left field over 110.8 mph this season. At the conclusion of the game, Jones continues to pace Somerset and the Eastern League with nine home runs and is tied for second in Minor League Baseball (O. Kemp, LHV). Jones is tied for second in the Eastern League with a .573 SLG (M. Anderson, ERI).
C Rafael Flores (1-for-6, 2B, K) extended his hit streak to eight games with a double in the fifth inning.
Flores has hits in 12 of his last 13 games over which he is 19-for-58 (.328/.355/.603) with 13 RBI, 9 R, and 10 XBH.
3B Alexander Vargas (3-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI, BB, K) tied the game with a two-run triple with one out in the ninth inning.
AV3 WITH A THREE-BAGGER!
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 3, 2025
Alexander Vargas brings home two and stands as the tying run at third base in the ninth! pic.twitter.com/QnXSmcVIj3
Vargas collected a season-high three hits and his fourth three-hit game at Double-A in his career.
2B Jose Colmenares (2-for-2, 2B) pinch hit for DJ LeMahieu and laced his first two hits at the Double-A level.
Jose Colmenares barrels his first hit at the Double-A level! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/LQyGbf5XY5
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 3, 2025
***
PSE&G is the official postgame notes sponsor of the Somerset Patriots.
Just like the Patriots stack up wins because of smart coaching, PSE&G has the expert advice you need to start saving up to 30% on your energy costs.*
Answer three simple questions on the PSE&G website, and in less than a minute, you’ll get a recommendation for a home energy assessment that suits your needs, your budget, and your lifestyle.
To get started, visit pseg.com/EnergyCoach.
*energy.gov