June 2009
2009 All-Star Game – Gallery 2
By Gordon Forsyth on June 24, 2009
2009 All-Star Game – Gallery 1
By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009
Same Old Armando
By Joe McDonald on June 24, 2009
Newark, NJ – Every Met fan knew the look, the feel, and motions of this blown save. Heck, even Yankee fans had to suffer through this for a few weeks.
And now, with Armando Benitez in the Atlantic League, things haven’t changed.
The erstwhile major league closer came into Atlantic League All-Star Game in Newark with his [...]
Ozzie Still Enjoys the Game
By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- Ozzie Smith’s cleats barely left the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium grass as he jogged out to shortstop.
No backflips accompanied Smith as he took his position during the Atlantic League’s All-Star pregame celebrity exhibition softball game. The 54-year-old said his crowd-pleasing acrobatic ways are a thing of his playing days.
“I play too much [...]
The Ducks Shine in Liberty’s Comeback Win
By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- All six Ducks All-Stars stood on the third base line after the pregame introductions before Tuesday night’s game. They were easy to spot, wearing out-of-place red caps on top of the club’s green-and-gray road uniforms.
But there were still plenty of smiles for the team’s four position players and two pitchers who were selected [...]
Bridgeport Bats go Silent, can’t sweep Revs in series finale
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 23, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-Dan Reichert could not outduel Tim Harikkala in yesterday’s pitching showdown, as the Bridgeport Bluefish (23-32) fell to the York Revolution (17-39) 1-0 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The ‘Fish failed to sweep their second series of the season as Harikkala (2-1), in just his third start of the season, stifled Bridgeport to [...]
Crabs Take on From Pats
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs avoided the sweep by defeating the Somerset Patriots 6-1 in front of 6,042 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a solo homerun by designated hitter Jeff Nettles (4).
The Blue Crabs answered [...]
Camden Smacks Bears, 9-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears by a final score of 9-2 today, breaking an eight game losing streak. Camden pitcher Nate Bump (8-2) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings, scattering 6 hits, and fanning one batter. The loss was charged to Newark’s Edgar Martinez (1-3), who gave up 7 [...]
Fish Clipped on Father’s Day
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 21, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the York Revolution in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, Father’s Day, 1-0 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Bluefish starter Dan Reichert pitched a gem but was outdueled by his counterpart Tim Harikkala. There were twelve total hits in the [...]
Prieto’s game-winning hit propels Flock to win
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., June 21, 2009) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday 2-1 before a past-capacity crowd of 6,126 and 500th sellout in franchise history at Citibank Park.
The Ducks, who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary Season, sold out their 500th game in club history and celebrated in style as [...]
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. [...]
