September 2008
Patriots Win Series with Walk-Off Home Run
By Melinda Quasius on September 30, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset’s fourth Atlantic League Championship came on a night when an unsuspecting hero emerged for the Patriots. Leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, game tied at two, catcher Travis Anderson crushed a 2-1 fastball over the left field wall for the 3-2 victory over the Camden Riversharks. “It’s a dream [...]
Pats Advance to Championship
By Melinda Quasius on September 25, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Whether it be Atlantic League, Major League or Little League, a championship is a championship, and the Somerset Patriots are one step closer to a fourth title. Wednesday night, the Pats closed out the York Revolution in game two of a best-of-three division championship series with a 6-4 win at Commerce Bank [...]
Bittersweet Year For The Bears
By Mark Krulish on September 25, 2008
NEWARK, NJ – The hallmark of any championship team is being able to bear down and get the job done in the face of adversity. This was ultimately the difference between the 2007 Atlantic League champion Newark Bears and their 2008 incarnation. Yes, their 6-1 loss to the Somerset Patriots on July 6th was a [...]
Ducks Drop Game 1, 5-1
By Brian Bohl on September 24, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Four years ago to the day, Lance Davis pitched the best game in his Ducks career, going 7 2/3 innings as the Flock won a one-run game to advance to the championship round en route to the organization’s only Atlantic League title. Davis—the only Duck remaining from the 2004 squad—couldn’t find [...]
Pats Get Its Fifth 70th Win Season
By Melinda Quasius on September 17, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Tuesday night, the Somerset Patriots had the opportunity against the Lancaster Barnstormers to nail down its fifth 70-plus win season in the teams 11-season existence. The Pats capitalized on its chance by beating the ‘Stormers, 9-2, in front of 4,064 fans at Commerce Bank Park. The victory gave Brian Tolberg (1-0) his [...]
Pats Kick Stormers To Curb
By Melinda Quasius on September 16, 2008
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers were kicked to the curb on “Soccer Night” at Commerce Bank Park Monday, despite setting two Atlantic League records. The Somerset Patriots jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and, with pitcher Brian Adams (W, 11-7) on the mound for eight solid innings, never looked back [...]
York Rips Bridgeport in Easy Fashion
By Corey Righter on September 12, 2008
YORK, PA – As Kaz Tanaka stood leaning to one side on his bat as the short tribute was played on the video board he knew his professional career was coming to an end. More signs of farewell would take place throughout the game as fans gave flowers, cards, and more. Tanaka played his final [...]
Ducks Break Streak
By Brian Bohl on September 12, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — When the Ducks collectively drove to the ballpark Sunday morning, the playoff picture looked murky. Six losses in the past seven games, including a three-game losing streak, cut the Flock’s lead in the Liberty Division standings to just a half-game entering a doubleheader against York. But Randy Leek helped the [...]
Revolution Rough up the Bluefish in Twin Bill
By Corey Righter on September 10, 2008
YORK, PA – York has found themselves in the midst of a three game losing streak for the first time since Jul. 13. Things have changed since then, including an eight game winning streak and moving from two games back in third place to 2.5 games ahead in first place after tonight. Wasting no time, [...]
York Silences the Ducks
By Corey Righter on September 5, 2008
YORK, PA – From the get go things did not look good for the York Revolution as Long Island Ducks brought twelve men to the plate in the first two innings. However the game would quickly change as the Revolution would completely own opposing pitcher Lance Davis in the second inning by scoring seven runs [...]
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 [...]
