June 2008
Logan Signed By Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 22, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Long Island Ducks team officials today announced the signing of outfielder Nook Logan. The 28-year-old outfielder spent the past four seasons in the Major Leagues, batting .265 with Washington in 2007.
“Nook gives us another solid bat in the lineup and solidifies our outfield,” says Ducks manager Dave LaPoint. “We’re excited to have [...]
Pats Eat Fish, 13-4
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 22, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 13-4 before 6,518 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.
The Bluefish took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Center fielder Travis Ezi singled and scored on an RBI double by third baseman Luis Lopez.
Somerset took a 3-1 lead in the [...]
Revs Rally For Win
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 22, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution on Saturday 5-4 before a past-capacity crowd of 6,406 at Citibank Park.
The Revolution scored three times in the eighth inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 lead. Matt Esquivel clubbed his second straight RBI double off the wall in [...]
Ducks Rally in Ninth, Gibbons Wins It in 14th
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution on Friday 9-8X in 14 innings in front of a packed house of 6,502 at Citibank Park.
Jay Gibbons was the hero in the extra frames, providing a game-winning double in the 14th to score pinch runner Clint Nageotte from first base. Ray Navarrete hit [...]
Pressley Wins It For Patriots In The Ninth
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 7-6 on a game-winning solo home run by designated hitter Josh Pressley (5) in the bottom of the ninth inning before a season high 7,887 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Friday night.
Bridgeport took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Catcher [...]
Bears Rebound 10-1
By Mark Krulish on June 21, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – After last night’s defeat, the Newark Bears players had a closed-door meeting before reporters were able to enter the locker room.
It is not known what was said amongst the players, but they responded by crushing the Camden Riversharks 10-1 on Friday night at Riverfront Stadium.
The Bears offense came on in the early [...]
Bluefish Rally For 5-4 Win Over Patriots
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 20, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish rallied in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Somerset Patriots 5-4 at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Thursday night.
Trailing 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning, the Bluefish scored two runs to win 5-4. Center fielder Travis Ezi singled, second baseman Henry Mateo walked, and third [...]
Ducks Crush Revolution
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 20, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Alay Soler was terrific in his Long Island Ducks debut, and the Ducks topped the York Revolution 10-3 before a sellout crowd of 6,016 at Citibank Park.
Soler (1-0) pitched six innings, allowing just two runs – one earned – on three hits with seven strikeouts. York starter Aaron Myette struggled through [...]
Former Bird Joins Flock
By Joe Pietaro on June 20, 2008
When a baseball player is looking for a second – or even last – chance, a place that has been a good springboard back to a major league organization has been Long Island. What may seem like a last resort to some people is a world of opportunity to others, and Jay Gibbons is merely [...]
Sharks Rip Bears 17-6
By Mark Krulish on June 20, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – It was long, tough night for the Newark Bears. These are the kind of games that a team occasionally has to gut its way through, but it was not the ideal start for the Bears with the Liberty Division-leading Camden Riversharks arriving at The Den. Camden took this one going away 17-6.
The [...]
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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 strong [...]
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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 strong [...]
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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 Herr [...]
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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 Herr [...]
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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 Williams. [...]
