Beck Silences, Jasso Shines in Series Opening Win at Altoona
The Somerset Patriots defeated the Altoona Curve in game one of a six-game series at PNG Field in Altoona, PA on Tuesday. Somerset’s pitching staff combined for a one-hitter. The lone hit allowed was an infield single in the seventh inning. The win marked the first series-opening win for the
The Somerset Patriots defeated the Altoona Curve in game one of a six-game series at PNG Field in Altoona, PA on Tuesday.
Somerset’s pitching staff combined for a one-hitter. The lone hit allowed was an infield single in the seventh inning. The win marked the first series-opening win for the Patriots this season. The Patriots have won four of their last five games.
RHP Brendan Beck (6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K) earned his first win in his second start of the season.
Beck Brilliance.
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 15, 2025
In his second start in 604 days, RHP Brendan Beck allows no hits against Altoona.
6.0 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 5 K
Pitches (Strikes): 67 (47) pic.twitter.com/ZbB1pN81PR
In his two starts this season, and only appearances since 8/20/23, Beck has thrown 10 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, and 10 K. Beck leads the Eastern League with a 0.20 WHIP.
RHP Cole Percival (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 2 K) collected his first hold in his third appearance of the season. Percival recorded his first decision as a member of the Yankees organization.
RHP Kelly Austin (2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K) earned his second save in his fourth appearance of the season. After keeping Altoona off base, Austin has allowed four baserunners in 6.1 innings this year.
3B Dylan Jasso (2-for-5, 2 R, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 K) crushed his first Double-A home run.
That was quick! 💥
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 15, 2025
On the first pitch of the game, Dylan Jasso barrels his first Double-A home run to give Somerset a 1-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/NOEJ5d3HP9
Jasso’s leadoff home run is the first leadoff home run in the Eastern League this season. Dylan Jasso joined Paul Goldschmidt (3/29/25 vs. MIL) as the only players in the Yankees organization to hit a leadoff home run in a game this season.
C Rafael Flores (2-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K) brought home two runs in the ninth on a single. Flores paces Somerset and is tied for fifth in the Eastern League with eight runs batted in this year.
1B Tyler Hardman (1-for-5, 1 R, HR, 2 K) hit his first home run of the season. Hardman has blasted 35 home runs with Somerset across 164 career games.
2B Jake Gatewood (1-for-3, 1 R, 2B, 1 BB) posted his third-straight game with a double.
Gatewood leads the Eastern League with six doubles this season. Seven of Gatewood’s nine hits this season have been extra-base hits.
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