Somerset Patriots Secure Third Straight Victory Against Richmond
The Somerset Patriots achieved their third consecutive win to start the second half of the season, defeating the Richmond Flying Squirrels 6-2 in the third game of a six-game series at The Diamond in Richmond, VA. This marks the first time this season that Somerset has won the initial three games of a series, matching their longest win streak of the year.
Somerset's pitching staff, featuring Zach Messinger, McKinley Moore, Colby White, and Joey Gerber, delivered an impressive performance, allowing no earned runs and striking out nine batters. Messinger, who pitched six innings without allowing an earned run, has demonstrated strong form with a 2.77 ERA since May and ranks among the Eastern League leaders in several categories.
Offensively, JC Escarra contributed significantly with a two-run single in the eighth inning, while Elijah Dunham added to the lead with a two-run homer, marking his sixth of the season. Ben Cowles also shone with two hits, extending his hit streak to eight games. The Patriots continue to build momentum as they progress through the series.
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