May 2008
Bret Prinz Signed by Oakland
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ- The Three-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that closer Bret Prinz has been signed by the Oakland Athletics and will report to Triple-A in Sacramento. Prinz led the Atlantic League in saves with 13 this season. He had a 0.56 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched in 16 games [...]
Ball’s Homer Drops Bears in 12
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – A 12th inning home run by Jarred Ball spelled disaster for the Newark Bears as they dropped their third game in four nights, losing 9-8 to the Lancaster Barnstormers in front of 4,213 at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium Friday night. Newark started off the game with an early run as Cory [...]
San Pedro Signed by the White Sox
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2008
CAMDEN, NJ – The Camden Riversharks announced the purchase of catcher Erick San Pedro’s contract by the Chicago White Sox today. San Pedro, the second Rivershark to be picked up this week, reports to Double-A today. San Pedro, 24, is a former second rounder from the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals. Coming out of the University of [...]
Blue Crabs’ Pitcher Dan Riechert Purchased By Indians
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2008
WALDORF, MD – The contract of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Pitcher Dan Reichert has been purchased by the Cleveland Indians, it was announced on Thursday. Reichert, who went 3-1 with a 3.40 ERA in six starts for the Blue Crabs, has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo and is expected to start for the Bisons on [...]
Big Weekend Planned in Southern Maryland
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2008
A big weekend lies ahead at Regency Furniture Stadium as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs continue their seven-game homestand thru Sunday. Tickets are still available for all games by visiting www.SOMDbluecrabs.com, stopping by the stadium box office or by calling 301-638-9788. “This promises to be a great weekend in Crustacean Nation,” said General Manager Mark [...]
Pats Complete Sweep of Riversharks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks 9-6 before 6,639 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Thursday night to complete the three game sweep. The Riversharks scored first with a run in the top of the first inning. Center fielder Nic Jackson walked, moved to second on a single, advanced to third [...]
Bluefish Take Game on More Late Inning Heroics
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, CT -The Bridgeport Bluefish made it a habit this week of staying pesky at the plate, especially late in the game. Bridgeport battled back from deficits all series long with different outcomes. The outcome on Thursday night was a 4-3 win over the Newark Bears thanks to a three run eighth inning. The Bluefish [...]
Pats Win Again Over ‘Sharks
By Mike Casella on May 29, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks today 6-4 on a perfect day for baseball in central New Jersey. It was their second win in as many days setting the stage for a chance for the series sweep on Thursday. The Patriots won the opener Tuesday night 6-5 with former New York [...]
Bears Beat Bluefish on Late Inning Homer
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 28, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish battled back late for the second straight game but fell short to the Newark Bears 4-3. Ramon Castro hit the game-winning solo home run in the top of the ninth off reliever Chad Bentz to give Newark the victory. The loss puts the Bluefish at 15-17 on the season. [...]
Q & A With Bret Prinz
By Mike Casella on May 28, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bret Prinz, pitcher for the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League, is one of the top relief pitchers in the Independent League. He currently leads the League in saves after earning his 11th save of the season last night in the Patriots 6-5 win last night against the Camden Riversharks at Commerce [...]
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Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
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Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
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Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
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Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
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SEGUIGNOL SIGNED
June 7, 2010
(Newark, N.J., Jun. 7, 2010) – Newark Bears officials announced that the Orix Buffaloes in Japan officially signed IF Fernando Seguignol. He becomes the first Atlantic League player to go directly to Japan’s major league. He is also the third Bear this season to be signed to an affiliated or professional team joining J.R. House [...]
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Bears Shut Out Pats, 4-0
June 7, 2010
Bridgewater, NJ – The Newark Bears shut out the Somerset Patriots 4-0 before 5,484 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Bears scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Second baseman Shawn Williams singled, shortstop Paddy Matera singled, and center fielder James Cooper followed with an RBI single to score [...]
