Sharks Defeat Somerset, 4-3
The Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots by a final score of 4-3 today, in game one of a day-night double header. Camden pitcher Josh Brey (2-4) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits a![\"Florida](\"https://www.olive-wolverine-471793.hostingersite.com/.a/6a00d8341bf7d953ef011570fe846f970c-320wi\")
nd striking out 3 batters.
Somerset’s Kip Bouknight (4-6) was charged with the loss, as he gave up 3 runs, and 4 hits in just 3 innings of work. With the win, the Riversharks second half record improves to 1-0, while Somerset’ falls to 0-1.
Camden broke the game open in the 2nd inning, and took a 3-0 lead. An RBI single by third baseman Brett Bonvechio drove in Jon Knott for the first run of the game. Then, first baseman Vito Chiaravollotti laced a double into centerfield to set up two runners in scoring position for right fielder Wayne Lydon, whose double to right field plated both base runners.
The Sharks added an additional run in the 3rd inning, and took a 4-0 lead. With runners on the corner, Knott grounded into a double play that scored second baseman Junior Spivey.
The Patriots pulled back two runs in the 5th inning, and cut Camden’s lead to 4-2. With the bases loaded, Sean Smith hit a two out single to left field, scoring Travis Anderson and Elliot Ayala, and picking up his 29th and 30th RBIs of the season in the process.
Somerset continued to chip away at the Sharks’ lead in the 6th inning. With a runner in scoring position, designated hitter Jason Belcher notched a base hit to right field, scoring Teuris Olivares and making the score 4-3 in favor of the home team.
With a one run lead heading into the 9th inning, Camden put the game in the hands of closer Felix Rodriguez. Rodriguez retired the side in order, and picked up his 6th save of the year, as the Riversharks won by a final score of 4-3.
Game Two: