May 2008
Patriots Score Four In Eighth To Win 6-5
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 27, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks 6-5 at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening.
The Patriots rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the bottom of the eighth inning. Center fielder Elliott Ayala walked, stole second, and later scored on third baseman Brandon Larson’s RBI single. Designated hitter Josh Pressley then singled, first [...]
Bluefish Pitching Stymies Bears Down Stretch
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 27, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish looked as if they were in for another long day of baseball as they took the field on Tuesday. Starter Barry Hertzler had given up four runs through his first two innings and Newark Bears starter Mike Bumstead looked ready to keep them at bay. However, Hertzler settled down [...]
Bluefish Unable To Hold off Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 27, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish had the lead in hand heading into the 7th inning but was unable to hang on for the victory as they lost to the Newark Bears 11-6 Monday. The Bluefish pitching staff worked themselves in and out of jams all night but in the end the Bears offensive attack [...]
Major League Arms Coming Back With Sharks
By Brian Bohl on May 25, 2008
Four years ago, Brian Lawrence and Ryan Drese combined for 29 wins as solid middle-of-the-rotation pitchers. Now, the two right-handers are simply trying to make it back to the major leagues.
Arm surgeries have regulated Lawrence and Drese to the Atlantic League’s Camden Riversharks, where they hope to show MLB scouts that they can recapture the [...]
Ducks Strike Easly and Often on the ‘Fish
By Gary Harding on May 25, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – In the first five matches against the Bridgeport Bluefish this season before today, the Long Island Ducks have surrendered 58 runs. Especially in the first two games of this series, the visitors from Connecticut have taken advantage in of Long Island starters, especially in the first few innings, accumulating leads that [...]
Despite Rose, Ducks Can’t Catch Fish
By Brian Bohl on May 25, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Racking up runs continues to be a season-long trend for the Ducks against Liberty Division-rival Bridgeport. Unfortunately for the Flock, the Bluefish continue to score at an even greater pace.
Bridgeport once again victimized Ducks pitching, outslugging its opponent for an 8-6 win over the home team last night at Citibank Park. [...]
Valentine Signed by the Phillies
By Brian Bohl on May 25, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Through the season’s first month, the Ducks were able to avoid losing any players to a major league-affiliated team.
That streak ended in a big way last night when the Phillies purchased Joe Valentine’s contract, assigning him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley of the International League. The move gives Valentine a chance to [...]
Sanchez Adds Pop To The Ducks
By Brian Bohl on May 25, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Alex Sanchez’s first two games as a Duck were so productive that his manager suggested it would be better if he cooled off just slightly.
Sanchez, who signed with the Ducks on Wednesday, went 6-9, scored four runs and belted a home run in his first two days on the club. That [...]
Bears Blow Lead But Win Over Pats
By Mark Krulish on May 24, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – Ramon Castro has been back less than two weeks, but has already solidified his place in the Bears lineup. Of course, it helps that Castro stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the 12th and slammed a walk-off home run into the Newark night to give the Bears their ninth [...]
Buddy Can’t Save Ducks From Fish
By Brian Bohl on May 24, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY—How bad did things go for the Ducks last night? Acting manager Bud Harrelson couldn’t even complete a pitching change when he wanted thanks to a technicality.
The rule book was the last of the Ducks’ worries last night. Kevin Mannix slogged through his second straight poor outing, getting lifted after recording just four [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
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 strong [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
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 strong [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
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 Herr [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
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 Herr [...]
Newark Bears »
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 [...]
Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots »
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 Williams. [...]
