July 2009
Ducks Restock With Cates
By Brian Bohl on July 29, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— The Ducks endured losing its staff ace when Ken Ray’s hot started landed him a minor league contract with Cleveland’s organization in May.
While the Ducks didn’t win the first half division crown, quality pitching propelled the club to a first-place start in the second half. But the Ducks will need to demonstrate [...]
Ducks Can’t Survive the Fish
By Brian Bohl on July 26, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Timely hits marked a potent offense as the Ducks surged to the Liberty Division’s top spot to start the second half.
But starting pitcher Randy Leek was the victim of the Ducks first offensive cold spell since the season’s midway point. Leek limited Bridgeport to just one earned run in striking out a [...]
7-15-09 Bluefish at Riversharks
By Paul J. Miles on July 16, 2009
Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
York Gets Blown Out by Crabs
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 16, 2009
York, PA – The York Revolution took one on the chin Wednesday night, losing 11-1 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The Revs are still 4-2 in the second half, tied for first place in the Freedom Division. They’ll look to close the homestand with a win on Thursday night against the Crabs.
Southern Maryland used [...]
Ducks Comeback on Barnstormers, 3-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 16, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 15, 2009) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 3-2 on Wednesday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,295 at Citibank Park.
The Flock continued their early game dominance this season as they cracked the scoreboard first in the home first. Ray Navarrete doubled down the left field line and came [...]
Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
Stormers Top Flock
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 15, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 14, 2009) – The Lancaster Barnstormers defeated the Long Island Ducks 9-5 on Tuesday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,126 at Citibank Park.
The Barnstormers cracked the scoreboard first in the top of the third with four runs on four hits. Back-to-back singles to start the frame followed by a walk loaded [...]
Fish Top Sharks, 8-6
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 15, 2009
The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 8-6. Camden reliever Felix Rodriguez (1-4) suffered the loss, as he gave up 4 runs and 3 hits in just .1 innings of work. Bridgeport reliever Casey Hoorelbeke (2-1) recorded the win, as he allowed just one run and two [...]
Revs Suffer First Second Half Loss
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 15, 2009
York, PA – The York Revolution lost for the first time in the second half, falling 3-2 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Tuesday evening at Sovereign Bank Stadium. The Revs, still off to their best start ever at 4-1, will look to even the series on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Spot starter Daryl [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish »
Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution. Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]
Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers »
Barnstormers Sweep Doubleheader Against Sharks
June 7, 2009
Lancaster, PA – With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks.
David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand slam in the nightcap as [...]
Long Island Ducks »
Ducks Keep Up In Wild Card
August 24, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations.
The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an edge of Bridgeport in the [...]
Newark Bears »
Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
Somerset Patriots »
Record Crowd Sees Pats Down Crabs
July 3, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) hit a solo homerun to [...]
