August 2008
York’s Trio of Matt’s Crush Barnstormers
By Corey Righter on August 31, 2008
YORK, PA – With a rain out the night before the York Revolution was anything but dreary. York pounded out 14 hits including three homeruns in a 16-4 romp of the visiting Lancaster Barnstormers.
Early on the game was tight as York took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Barnstormers were [...]
Bears Streaking After Win Over Ducks
By Mark Krulish on August 25, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Bears season is turning around in a hurry. The Bears won an exciting pitcher’s duel by the score of 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With the win, coupled with York’s loss to Camden, Newark moves within three games of the first place York Revolution.
Jose [...]
Bears Sign Jeff Biltstein
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 25, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. – The 2007 Atlantic League champion Newark Bears have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jeff Blitstein. The Bears acquired Blitstein from the St. Paul Saints of the American Association for future considerations.
In six seasons, Blitstein has made 101 appearances, including 81 starts. The 6’2” hurler owns a 40-27 career record with a [...]
Patriots Rally To Win 5-3
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 25, 2008
WALDORF , MD- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 5-3 in front of 3,102 fans at Regency Furniture Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Blue Crabs broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take a 2-0 lead. Third baseman Patrick Osborn hit a two out [...]
Lima Leads Riversharks Over York
By Corey Righter on August 25, 2008
YORK, PA – A three run first inning by the visiting Camden Riversharks became too much as the York Revolution fell in the series finale, 5-3. Aaron Rakers has been on a tear as of late winning five consecutive starts coming into Sunday afternoon.
At the sound of “Play Ball,” Camden was hitting as leadoff [...]
Gannon Shuts Down Patriots 8-1
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 24, 2008
WALDORF , MD- The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 8-1 in front of 5,972 fans at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday evening.
Southern Maryland struck first with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early 2-0 lead. The Blue Crabs loaded the bases on a single [...]
Newark Finds A New Way To Win
By Mark Krulish on August 24, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Bears are finding new ways to win ball games.
For most of the year, Newark pounded the opposition with a barrage of hits and home runs, pouring on the runs with a superior lineup. They’re a different team now, winning close, low-scoring games like the one on Saturday night at Riverfront [...]
Patriots Hang On To End Losing Streak
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 23, 2008
WALDORF, MD- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 7-6 in front of 3,177 fans at Regency Furniture Stadium on Friday evening to snap a six game losing streak.
The Patriots struck first with three runs in the top of the first inning to take an early 3-0 lead. Shortstop Teuris Olivares ripped [...]
Bears Beat Ducks in 10
By Mark Krulish on August 23, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – Mike Bumstead took the mound on Friday night at The Den gunning for his 14th victory of the season, which would break the Newark Bears single-season record. However, the bullpen blew Bumstead’s ninth inning lead, and then rebounded to win in 10 innings 5-4 over the Long Island Ducks.
He entered the night’s [...]
York Rebounds and Crushes Camden
By Corey Righter on August 22, 2008
York, PA – Almost immediately, the Revolution forgot about the 16-2 blowout at Southern Maryland the day before. Wasting no time York pulled together a string of hits leading to a five run second inning en route to an easy 10-2 win.
Camden came into the game with a 5-1 record in their last six, [...]
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. [...]
