May 2009
Boulton’s Success Drives the Atlantic League
By Joe McDonald on May 31, 2009
Central Islip, NY – This foggy Friday evening wasn’t supposed to be special for the Long Island Ducks. After all, they were playing the York Revolution, hardly a rival and the team with the worst record in the league, while coming off being swept by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs earlier in the week. But [...]
Dittler Pitches Gem For Ducks
By Brian Bohl on May 31, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Jake Dittler’s best statistical season came in 2007, when Cleveland’s 2001 second-round draft pick went a combined 9-2 for the Indians Double and Triple-A affiliates. Dittler still carried a 4.47 ERA that season, hardly numbers that suggest ace status. But Dittler’s best performance as a Duck came at crucial time with the [...]
Fish Grab Crabs Again, 4-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs looked to respond to a 3-0 loss Friday night to the Bridgeport Bluefish in game two of the series on Saturday. The Blue Crabs batters faced another solid pitching performance, losing 4-2 in front of a capacity crowd of 6,207. The Blue Crabs will take on Bridgeport [...]
Sharks Get the Bump They Need, Win 1-0
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 1-0 tonight, behind an absolute gem of a pitching performance by starter Nate Bump (5-2). Bump pitched 8.1 shutout innings, allowing only 3 hits, and 1 walk, while striking out 3 batters. He also induced 19 ground outs throughout the course of the game. Lancaster’s [...]
Pats Sweep Doubleheader Against Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Newark Bears 5-3 and 10-3 to sweep a double header at Bears’ and Eagles’ Riverfront Stadium on Saturday evening. In Game One, Somerset broke a 3-3 tie with a run in the top of the fifth inning to take a 4-3 lead when first baseman Josh Pressley crushed [...]
Ducks Lose Miceli
By Brian Bohl on May 31, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Entering the season, Dan Miceli and Preston Wilson were the only Ducks who claimed World Series experience. The Ducks still are fielding a veteran club, though the pitching staff took a hit when Miceli and starter Randy Leek (strained oblique) were placed on the Atlantic League’s inactive list before a 4-0 win [...]
Ducks Sign Former Mets Prospect
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., May. 30, 2009) – Long Island Ducks team officials today announced the signing of righthanded pitcher Robert Paulk. Last season he split time with Pensacola (American Association), Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A New Orleans in the Mets organization. The 28-year-old combined for a 2-2 record with a 5.36 ERA in 38 games. “Robert [...]
So. Maryland to Host Soccer
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2009
(Waldorf, Md.): The Charles County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs minor league baseball team announced today that Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf has been selected to host one of two 2009 exhibition matches to be played in the United States by London England’s Crystal Palace Football Club. The match will be [...]
Atlantic League Looking to Build in Loudoun County, VA?
By Joe McDonald on May 30, 2009
The group behind three Altlantic League teams is apparently looking for a fourth with the formation of the Kincora Baseball Advisory Board, looking to build a stadium in Loudoun County, VA. The board – which consists of Harmon Killebrew, Peter Kirk, Brooks Robinson, Dr. Tom Songster and John Horshok, who has been named chairman of [...]
B.J. Revs Up Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 29, 2009) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 6-2 on Friday night at Citibank Park. The Revolution struck first with single runs in both the second and third innings. Matt Esquivel’s dinger to left field off Ducks’ starter B.J. LaMura (2-3) in the second frame got the Revs on [...]
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 [...]
