Patriots Power To 11-2 Win Over Phils

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Reading, Pennsylvania – The Somerset Patriots (2-0) defeated the Reading Fightin Phils (0-2) 11-2 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday evening.

The offense exploded for 18 hits, including a 3-for-3 performance with three doubles and three RBI by Oliver Dunn. Josh Breaux led the way with four RBI and his second home run (2) in as many days.

5 runs in the 5th, including this Chad Bell two-run single. 8-0 good guys B5. pic.twitter.com/OKsz4edYYX

— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 9, 2022

Chad Bell had two hits, two runs and three RBI in the game.

Rodolfo Duran blasted a home run (1) in the fourth, before Somerset batted around in the fifth. The five-runs came on a Breaux double, a Bell two-run single and Dunn’s two-run double for a commanding 8-0 advantage.

Breaux added three runs on his ninth inning homer to make the score 11-2.

Ken Waldichuk (1-0) had a solid 2022 debut with five scoreless innings pitched for the win. The Yankees No. 6 prospect struck out seven and gave up two hits on 64 pitches (39 strikes).

The 2022 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue in Reading with a 3:15 pm game on Sunday afternoon.

About the Somerset Patriots

The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Northeast League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.

To learn more, visit: www.somersetpatriots.com