Eric Wagaman Enjoys Career Night as Patriots Win Seventh Straight
Eric Wagaman blasted two homers and the Somerset Patriots extended their winning streak to seven games with a 6-3 victory over the Altoona Curve at TD Bank Ballpark, Thursday night.
The winning streak, coupled with a pair of losses by the Portland SeaDogs has pushed the Patriots to a 1.5 game lead for first place in the Eastern Division of the Double-A Eastern League.
🚨GO-AHEAD GRAND SLAM🚨
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) June 16, 2023
Eric Wagaman’s second homer of the day puts us on top 6-3 in the 8th🤯 pic.twitter.com/vsNsDs10R3
The Patriots victory came in comeback style. Somerset trailed 3-0 heading toward the bottom of the seventh inning when Wagaman crushed his first homer of the night, a two-run blast to right-center that cut the Curves lead to 3-2.
An inning later, with the bases loaded, Wagaman crushed a pitch over the right field wall for a grand slam homer to push the Patriots in front 6-3.
Wagaman is red hot right now. He is hitting .500 (6-for-12) with seven RBI in his last three games. The multi-homer game was his fourth such performance of his career; the six RBI he knocked in was also the second time he accomplished that feat in his career.
In fact, Wagaman became the first Patriot this season to register six RBI in a single game. He is also the second Patriot to club two dingers in a game this season; the other beign Jeisson Rosario back in April.
11 Gifts For The Sports Loving Dad
1) The Golf-Father Ball Marker
For all of those golfing dads out there, trust me, they’ll get a kick out of this one! Every dad needs a good ball marker that they can love, cherish, and most likely lose. But it’s the thought that counts!
2) Major League Baseball Stadium Map
This is such a cool gift idea, especially if you turn it into a “Bucket List” travel map with your dad. While I’m sure if your dad is a baseball fan he’ll know where these are all located, but if given with the intention of helping him visit every ballpark in the US? That might just make it the best gift of the day!
3) NFL Cooler Can
For those football dads, these NFL-insulated cooler cans are a great idea. Grab your dad’s favorite team, and help him keep his beer cold on game day. Football season will be here before you know it.
4) Basketball Hoop Mug
This to me is just the perfect mix of sports and dad jokes. The ceramic coffee mug is great for hot chocolate as your dad can “shoot hoops” right at home with mini marshmallows.
5) Best Dad Coach Ever
Raise your hand if your dad was your little league sport coach. Good, now that everyone’s hand is up, here is the perfect idea for Dad. He was either the best coach on the team or the one just trying his best. Either way, you loved him for it, and this shirt is a great way to show it.
6) Golf Pen Set
Another great golfer dad gift! These golf pens not only work for giving your dad a fun little activity.
7) Shh I’m Watching The Game With Dad Baby Onesie
If you have a new dad on your list, this could be a great Father’s Day gift idea. And if you’re not shopping for a new dad, I’m sure there are a small pets out there that could easily fit in this!
8) Stainless Steel Football Whiskey Stones
Whose dad doesn’t love a good glass of whiskey? These stainless steel football whiskey stones are a great dad gift.
10) Stanley Cup Replica Trophy
And maybe their team didn’t win the Stanley Cup Championship (or maybe they did) but at least your dad can feel super cool with this Stanley Cup replica. It’s a 14in replica that I’m sure every hockey dad will enjoy.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at [email protected].
