Yankees Prospect Hardman Powers Patriots to 11th Inning Victory
Tyler Hardman waits for the pitch. Hardman crushed two homers in a 6-4 win over the Yardgoats in Hartford. photo: Somerset Patriots.
Tyler Hardman is a beast!
The New York Yankees N0. 18 prospect enjoyed a two-homer night, including crushing the game winning blast in the 11th inning of the Double-A affiliate’s 6-4 win over the Hartford Yardgoats. The victory snaps a two-game losing streak for the Somerset Patriots.
The Patriots had trailed the Yard Goats 4-0 before Hardman hit his first homer of the night in the seventh inning, a solo shot to center field that got Somerset on the board, and jumpstarted a team searching for answers offensively.
Next, Elijah Dunham joined the fun with a line-drive blast to left-center that cut the Hartford lead in half at 4-2.
In the eighth Jasson Dominguez and Hardman delivered back-to-back RBI singles that tied that contest at four.
After two stellar innings by Danny Watson (3-0) in relief as he held the Yard Goats scoreless, Hardman went back to work in the eleventh when he crushed a 1-2 pitch into the bleachers in left to give Somerset its first lead of the night.
The series continues all weekend long in Connecticut.
Surviving Thunderstorms: 5 Don'ts You Must Remember
Thunderstorms can be both fascinating and scary, with their electrifying displays of lightning and booming thunder. However, not everyone knows that there are certain things you’re not supposed to do when there’s a thunderstorm.
During the summer months, thunderstorms occur frequently due to the high humidity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 73 percent of lightning-related fatalities occur in June, July, and August. According to the National Weather Service, an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, atmospheric instability, and a triggering mechanism are the conditions that lead to thunderstorms. When these elements are combined, they can unleash a powerful symphony of heavy rainfall, thunder, lightning, strong winds, and even hail.
Being prepared for thunderstorms
The American Red Cross has some advice on how to get ready for those wild summer thunderstorms. Taking preventive measures like subscribing to local government emergency alerts, equipping your home with backup batteries, and devising a family plan for hazardous weather situations can all prove invaluable during emergencies.
Thunderstorm myths and misconceptions
When it comes to thunderstorms, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions about what you should avoid doing. One of the most common misconceptions is that wearing rubber-soled shoes or being inside a car with rubber tires makes us immune to lightning strikes. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Lightning can still travel through the ground or the metal frame of a car, even if it has rubber tires.
Many people believe that as long as they’re not directly under the storm cloud, they are safe from lightning strikes. However, lightning bolts can extend horizontally for significant distances, reaching as far as 10 miles away from the storm. And also keep in mind that trees, especially tall ones, are prime targets for lightning strikes due to their height and conductivity.
Along with getting prepared and knowing thunderstorm myths, you have to know what not to do during a thunderstorm.
Here are 5 things you should never do during a thunderstorm.
Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.
