August 2008
Crabs Smashed by Ducks
By Brian Bohl on August 17, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — A good night for most teams is when the offense bats-around in an inning. The Ducks lineup is so hot, it nearly scored-around in the seventh last night. Once again, the bats carried lackluster pitching. Carl Everett erased a one-run deficit by ripping a grand-slam in the seventh, propelling the Ducks [...]
Ducks Lineup is Top Notch
By Brian Bohl on August 17, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Dave LaPoint watched his lineup belt out 10 runs in an inning the previous game. Why fix what’s not broken? The Ducks manager decided to stay with a thriving combination, keeping the same the batting order intact for Friday’s marathon contest against Southern Maryland and Saturday’s rematch. Different days, same results; [...]
Patriots Down Revolution 7-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 17, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the York Revolution 7-2 before 7,889 fans at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. The Patriots took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Center fielder Sean Smith singled and third baseman Brandon Larson was hit by a pitch. First baseman Josh Pressley followed with [...]
York Holds Off Patriots With 7-6 Win
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 16, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The York Revolution defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-6 at Commerce Bank Ballpark on Friday night. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Shortstop Teuris Olivares doubled and scored on an RBI groundout by catcher Jason Belcher. Somerset added a run in the bottom of the third [...]
Still Time For the Bears
By Mark Krulish on August 16, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Bears were supposed to be a team of destiny. In the first half of the 2008 Atlantic League season, they pounded teams into the ground with an explosively potent lineup that was unrivaled by any team. Whether it was Bobby Hill and Brian Burgamy setting the table, or Cory Aldridge, [...]
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…and Wait…. and Uh, Wait
By Brian Bohl on August 16, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Sitting in his office following Wednesday’s victory, manager Dave LaPoint smiled when asked if it’s easy to manage a game with a double-digit lead. “I was thinking about it. There are no really easy games,” LaPoint said at the time. His words proved prophetic last night. The Ducks jumped out to [...]
Revolution to Host Bridal Show
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 15, 2008
YORK, PA – The York Revolution are announcing the addition of a Bridal Show to the festivities already planned for the second annual Wedding Night presented by First Capital Federal Credit Union. Kelly Chocinsky and Adam Staub will get married at Sovereign Bank Stadium prior to the Revolution’s game against the Camden Riversharks on August [...]
Home Cooking on Long Island
By Brian Bohl on August 15, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — To help explain the Ducks lackluster start, the Ducks simply needed to peruse the expanded standings. When playing at Citibank Park, the Ducks played like a postseason caliber club. But when venturing away from Suffolk County, manager Dave LaPoint’s club posted a 16-27 mark. Not surprisingly, the Ducks entered the first [...]
York’s Chris Ashby Breaks AL Hit Streak Record
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 14, 2008
YORK, PA – With a first inning single on Wednesday, August 13 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, York Revolution first baseman Chris Ashby became the Atlantic League record holder with a 28-game hit streak. He accomplished the feat before a home crowd of 3,938 at Sovereign Bank Stadium. With two out and no runners [...]
Sixteen Hit Effort Leads Bears Over Fish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 14, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Bears banged out sixteen hits en route to a 11-5 victory over the Bridgeport Bluefish at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Wednesday evening. Five Bears collected multiple hits, led by Keith Reed who went 3-4 with two singles, one double, was hit by a pitch, scored twice, and collected [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
