Binghamton Rumble Ponies Defeat Somerset Patriots in Home Opener

Wyatt Young's six RBIs, including a grand slam, power Binghamton to an 11-3 victory.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping planes of bright colors representing the dynamic action on the field.Wyatt Young's grand slam propels the Binghamton Rumble Ponies to victory over the Somerset Patriots in the Double-A Subway Series home opener.Binghamton Today

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies hosted the Somerset Patriots in the first game of a doubleheader for their home opener. Wyatt Young had a standout performance, driving in six runs, four of which came from a grand slam, as the Ponies defeated the Patriots 11-3 at Mirabito Stadium.

Why it matters

This victory marks a strong start to the season for the Rumble Ponies, who are looking to build momentum in the Double-A Subway Series against their regional rival. Young's offensive explosion will be a key storyline as the team aims to contend in the Eastern League.

The details

Wyatt Young, the Rumble Ponies' star hitter, had a career day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a grand slam and six RBIs. His grand slam in the 5th inning broke the game open and gave Binghamton a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.

  • The game was played on April 9, 2026 in Binghamton, New York.

The players

Wyatt Young

A key offensive contributor for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Young had a standout performance with six RBIs, including a grand slam, in the home opener.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

The Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, the Rumble Ponies are looking to build on this strong start to the season in the Eastern League.

Somerset Patriots

The Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Somerset Patriots are the regional rival of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the Double-A Subway Series.

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What they’re saying

“Wyatt really set the tone for us today with that big swing in the 5th. It's the kind of performance that can kickstart our season and get us rolling.”

— Kevin Boles, Manager, Binghamton Rumble Ponies

What’s next

The Rumble Ponies and Patriots will play the second game of their doubleheader later today.

The takeaway

Wyatt Young's offensive explosion in the home opener has given the Binghamton Rumble Ponies a strong start to the season and momentum in their regional rivalry with the Somerset Patriots.