T.J. Rumfield Sends Somerset Patriots Seventh Walk-Off of Season
T.J. Rumfield just has a knack for the dramatic. The Somerset Patriots first baseman delivered Somerset’s seventh walk-off win of the season when he lined a single to center, scoring Ben Rice with the game winning run, as the Patriots topped the Erie Seawolves 5-4 in ten innings.
WELCOME BACK, T.J. WALK-OFF!!! pic.twitter.com/nYxaOKjsQm
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) September 7, 2023
The walk-off hit by Rumfield was the third by him this season.
The win capped off a wild night for Somerset. The Patriots nursed a 2-1 lead for much of the night until Jace Jung cracked a pair of home runs that slingshot Erie in front by a score of 4-2 in the top of the tenth inning.
In the bottom half of the tenth, Ben Rice’s single to right chased home Eduardo Torrealba, slicing the Erie lead to a single run at 4-3.
After Augustin Ramirez and Spencer Jones singled, Rumfield took a pitch to deep center for the game winner.
SPENCER JONES:
The Yankees number one prospect is starting to impress in Somerset. He went 2-for-5 on Wednesday night with three stolen bases.
Not a RT@Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones has his 3rd stolen base in the first 3 innings of the game & 39th overall on the season.💨 pic.twitter.com/chvxL8idlT
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) September 6, 2023
Jones owns 39 stolen bases on the year in his time with High-A Hudson Valley and Double-A Somerset. Only Jasson Dominguez and Brandon Lockridge are ahead of him with 40 swipes.
Dominguez at the majors:
Speaking of Jasson Dominguez, he launched his third homer since joining the Yankees at the big league level. It was his firs Yankee Stadium home run. In five games since getting called up, Dominguez is hitting .333 with three homers and five RBI.
Phone home👽
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) September 7, 2023
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Drew Thorpe:
After getting named the Pitcher of the Month by minor League Baseball for August, Drew Thorpe got the start, allowing only a run on three hits over four innings of work. He struck out five, and has struck out 182 batters this season.
Next Up:
The Patriots continue their series with the Erie Seawolves all week in a series that could potentially determine home field in the playoffs.
8 Seemingly Unreal Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
This Arizona canyon was naturally carved by rainwater streams within the sandstone. The Navajo Nation gave it the name ‘The place where water runs through rocks.’ Visit Arizona explains that the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is more frequented due to increased sunlight and towering walls reaching 120 feet. Alternatively, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally remarkable, providing visitors with an immersive encounter among the swirling sandstone walls.
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Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Among the world’s largest springs, the Grand Prismatic measures an expansive 370 feet in diameter, exceeding the size of a football field. Its vibrant appearance stems from bands of orange, yellow, and green that encircle the deep blue waters. These diverse colors originate from different strains of thermophile bacteria, thriving in the progressively cooler waters around the spring, as explained by Yellowstone National Park. For a bird’s-eye-like view of the Grand Prismatic, they suggest visitors follow the half-mile Fairy Falls trail to a lookout.
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The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Door to Hell is a large fiery crater. It emerged when a natural gas field accidentally caught fire in 1971 and has been burning continuously since then, according to National Geographic. A well-visited tourist spot, the Door to Hell permits visitors to hike down into the crater for a close view of the flames and an opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the site. The Door to Hell, also referred to as the Darvaza Gas Crater, is located in a rural part of the country.
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Diamond Beach, Iceland
Found along Iceland’s South Coast, the Diamond Beach is a volcanic black sand shoreline adjacent to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Ice blocks from the glacier lagoon wash ashore after breaking into smaller pieces at sea, as mentioned in the Diamond Beach Travel Guide. The beach is also a natural habitat for seals.
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Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska
According to the Tongass National Forest, the Mendenhall Glacier is among the numerous expansive glaciers originating from the Juneau Icefield, an area spanning 1500 square miles of rock, snow, and ice. The glacier gradually advances under the influence of gravity, descending down the slope. Over time, it carves the bedrock and erodes during its 13-mile path until it reaches Mendenhall Lake.
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Thor’s Well, Oregon
Located on the Oregon coast near Cape Perpetua, there’s a large sinkhole that appears to swallow seawater continuously, resembling a bottomless pit. According to Yachats Oregon, it’s often called the “drainpipe of the Pacific.” They explain that the well is actually a hole in the rock that gives the impression of draining ocean water. Some researchers believe this well might have started as a sea cave shaped by waves. Over time, its roof likely collapsed, creating openings at the top and bottom, which spray ocean water.
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Crooked Forest, Poland
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Found close to the town of Gryfino in West Pomerania, Poland, the Crooked Forest consists of 400 peculiarly contorted pine trees. As revealed by Discovery, these pine trees were planted approximately in 1930, back when the area was part of the German province of Pomerania. Starting from the ground, the pine trees exhibit a distinctive feature: they grow with a sharp 90-degree bend towards the north, before gracefully straightening up towards the sky.
Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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The beach is named for its pink sand, which comes from tiny organisms in the coral reefs nearby. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and see marine life like sea turtles and manta rays in the clear water. The beach also has great views of hills and turquoise waters.
