April 2009
Ducks Media Day 2009
By Charlie Barbeisch on April 30, 2009
Crabs Crush Ducks, 12-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 27, 2009
On Sunday, the Blue Crabs pummeled the Long Island Ducks by a 12-2 score, to even their record at 2-2 on the season. After dropping the first two games of the season-opening series to the Ducks, the Blue Crabs ended the series outscoring Long Island by a 26-21 count for the weekend. Kenny Rayborn tossed [...]
Barnstormers Strand 16 in Loss to Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
The Barnstorrmers were left wanting again on Sunday afternoon.
Lancaster stranded 16 baserunners, tying a club record, in a 5-3, 11-inning loss to the Newark Bears, the third straight loss on the opening homestand.
Newark was not so wasteful.
Charlton Jimerson led off the 11th inning with a bloop, ground rule double down the right field line and [...]
Late Bridgeport Comeback Falls Short as Revs Top ‘Fish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the York Revolution 3-2 on Sunday matinee at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The Bluefish bats were silenced for most of the game until the bottom of the ninth. Adam Greenberg led off the frame with a double to spark the Bluefish rally. With one out, Luis [...]
Riversharks Batter Pats, 9-5
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots 9-5 before 5,832 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. Camden shortstop Junior Spivey went 4 for 5 with two runs scored, a home run, and three RBI in the game.
The Riversharks took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on [...]
Jackson Shines as Bats and Fireworks Explode
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the York Revolution 5-2 on Saturday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The runs were scarce at first as both teams were scoreless going into the bottom of the fourth inning. Jordan Czarniecki connected on a solo home run to centerfield to give the Bluefish a 1-0 lead. [...]
Barnstormers Come Up Short
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Had there been any kind of wind blowing toward right field on Saturday evening, the result might have been entirely different.
Lancaster had four fly balls caught within a few feet of the right field wall and lost, 5-3, to the Newark Bears in the third game of a four-game series.
Two did make it over the [...]
Riversharks Attack Patriots, 9-4
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots 9-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday evening.
The Riversharks took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Second baseman Michael Abernathy doubled and scored on an RBI groundout by first baseman Vito Chiaravalloti.
Camden added two runs to the lead in the top [...]
Crabs Win First Game of Season
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 26, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs picked up their first win of the 2009 season on Saturday night, in front of an enthused 4,917 fans at Regency Furniture Stadium. MLB veteran John Halama was impressive in 5 1/3 innings to pick up the win, and the Blue Crabs cause was helped by solo home runs [...]
Ducks Lineup Centers Around Wilson
By Brian Bohl on April 25, 2009
Former major leaguer Preston Wilson is the Ducks most accomplished hitter, making him a big part of manager Gary Carter’s lineup.
Thoughts of acquiring Wilson might have germinated two decades ago. As a member of the Mets, Carter put together a very preliminary mental scouting report on Wilson, though the competition level at the time was [...]
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. [...]
