Prentice Redman had two extra base hits, sparking the Bridgeport Bluefish (66-71) to a 5-1 victory over the Somerset Patriots (64-73) on Friday at TD Bank Ballpark.
He homered in the first inning and doubled in the eighth inning.The Bridgeport Bluefish relied on Brad Thompson to eat up innings en route to the win. Thompson pitched nine innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while striking out five.
Justin Cassel (6-11) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 7 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.