June 2009
Plefka’s Passion for Baseball Pushes him Forward
By Justin Felisko on June 30, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The quiet but eager 10-year-old boy raises his head towards the six-foot-eight-inch, 240 pound skyscraper. The tall Bridgeport Bluefish reliever slowly bends over after gently introducing himself and hands the young boy a baseball in the visitor’s bullpen of the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. With ball in hand, Ryan Mennitt steps to the mound [...]
Bridgeport’s Barrage Leads ‘Fish to Series Victory over Newark
By Justin Felisko on June 29, 2009
Bridgeport, CT- The Bridgeport Bluefish (26-34) finished off a high scoring and high hitting affair with the Newark Bears by winning the final game of a five game series 12-5 on Sunday. Brandon Sing blasted a bases clearing double to deep center field at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium in the top of the sixth [...]
Weimer Closing out his Playing Days to coach at Utica College
By Justin Felisko on June 26, 2009
Bridgeport, CT–Tuesday night’s Atlantic League All-Star Game was a bittersweet moment for Bluefish relief pitcher Andy Weimer. The righty made his first and, most likely, his last All-Star appearance of his professional baseball career pitching one scoreless inning in the Liberty Division’s 7-5 victory. The sidearm closer from New Hartford, NY will be closing the [...]
Revs Invite Rose and Olsen To Work Out
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
York, PA - The York Revolution has invited P.J. Rose, son of the all-time major league hits leader, Pete Rose, to work out with the club. He is expected to be activated in the coming days.
“He’s a guy I think can help the ball club,” said Manager Chris Hoiles. “He’s a proven hitter who can improve [...]
Stormers Double Up Crabs, 10-5
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
Waldorf, MD – The Blue Crabs returned from the All-Star Break and opened up a four-game series against the Barnstormers Thursday night. Joe Gannon got the start for Southern Maryland against Lancaster’s Eric Junge.
Lancaster (28-28) stormed into the lead in the top of the first. Lloyd Turner hit a single to left field and then [...]
Revs Hang On to Defeat Pats, 7-6
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
YORK, PA- The York Revolution defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-6 at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Revolution broke a scoreless tie with a ten batter, three run bottom of the fourth inning to take a 6-0 lead. York loaded the bases after second baseman Keoni DeRenne was hit by a pitch, designated hitter Tom [...]
Sharks Shut Out Ducks, 6-0
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Long Island Ducks today, by a final score of 6-0. Camden pitcher Josh Brey (1-2) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings, scattering 5 hits, and fanning 2 batters. The loss was charged to Long Island starter Randy Leek (2-6), who gave up 6 [...]
Bears Get By Fish, 5-4
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 26, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 5-4 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Thursday night.
Bridgeport’s Jesse Hoorelbeke hit a two run homer in the second inning, but the Bears overcame the early deficit off the bat of Charlton Jimmerson. Jimmerson’s two-run homer in the fifth secured the win for Newark.
Starter [...]
Bluefish Acquire Davenport From Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 24, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 24, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ron Davenport has been acquired from the Long Island Ducks for future considerations. Ron joins the Bluefish after appearing in 28 games this season with the Long Island Ducks. He has compiled a .219 batting average with 10 extra-base hits, [...]
Benitez Blows All-Star Game as Liberty Wins, 7-5
By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- Armando Benitez blew a comfortable lead during a showcase game.
Sound familiar? Benitez wasn’t even wearing a Mets uniform this time. Instead, the Newark Bears closer failed to hold a two-run ninth inning lead in the Atlantic League’s All-Star game Tuesday night, giving up four runs on five hits as the Liberty Division stormed [...]
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 [...]
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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. [...]
