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 for [...]
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 Aldridge [...]
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 Miami, [...]
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 Viniard. [...]
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 on an [...]
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 Yankee [...]
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.
The [...]
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 [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish »
Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution. Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]
Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers »
Barnstormers Sweep Doubleheader Against Sharks
June 7, 2009
Lancaster, PA – With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks.
David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand slam in the nightcap as [...]
Long Island Ducks »
Ducks Keep Up In Wild Card
August 24, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations.
The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an edge of Bridgeport in the [...]
Newark Bears »
Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
Somerset Patriots »
Record Crowd Sees Pats Down Crabs
July 3, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) hit a solo homerun to [...]
