The Somerset Patriots (64-71) put in a full day's work in a 17-inning, 3-2 win over the Long Island Ducks (60-73) Sunday at TD Bank Ballpark.
With the Somerset Patriots trailing by one in the seventh inning, Corey Smith came to the plate and homered.
Smith pushed the Somerset Patriots ahead, in the seventh inning, and the lead lasted until the final out.
Smith blasted two home runs for the Somerset Patriots. Smith went 2-5 in the game with two RBIs and two runs scored. Smith homered in the second and seventh innings.
Chase Wright improved to 5-3 on the year by picking up the win for the Somerset Patriots. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered one hit.
Chris Hayes (3-1) took the loss for the Long Island Ducks. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run.