July 2009
Newark Outslugs Pats, 11-10
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 15, 2009
Newark, NJ – After a combined twenty-one runs and twenty-eight hits, the Newark Bears defeated the Somerset Patriots 11-10 after three hours and forty-five minutes of baseball at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
Somerset gave up a seven run lead after putting eight runs on the board over the first four innings. [...]
Newark Nails Down Barnstormers
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 14, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 4-1 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
Lancaster scored their only run in the first inning after Matt Watson’s RBI single drove in second baseman Lloyd Turner.
Three of the four runs for Newark were homers – Rob Mackowiak crushed a home run [...]
Crabs Edge Flock
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 14, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 13, 2009) – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Long Island Ducks 4-3 on Monday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,171 at Citibank Park.
The Ducks struck first in the first off Blue Crabs’ starter Ryan Bicondoa using two base hits to plate a run. Estee Harris led off the frame [...]
Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
By Justin Felisko on 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 [...]
Players wish the best to Tommy John; Manager resigns from ‘Fish, Upshaw to take over
By Justin Felisko on July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT— At the conclusion of Wednesday’s game at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, the players patiently waited for their turn. One by one, members of the Bridgeport Bluefish peeked their heads in and out of the manager’s office. All of them looking for an opportunity to have one last conversation, to hear one last [...]
Ducks Continue Undefeated Second Half
By Brian Bohl on July 13, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Gary Carter’s usual in-game commute entails walking from dugout to home plate before the game and to and from the third base coach’s box.
Carter extended his trip yesterday for two prolonged arguments after the three-man umpiring crew overturned two controversial calls. One call went for the home team and the other helped [...]
Pats Take Sharks, 6-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 13, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots today, by a final score of 6-2. Camden pitcher Josh Newman (0-2) suffered the loss, as he gave up 2 runs and 2 hits in just 1 inning of work. Somerset reliever Jared Gothreaux (4-5) recorded the win, as he tossed two innings [...]
Newark Defeats Lancaster, 7-6
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 13, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 7-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
The Bears pulled together in the ninth inning to overcome a two run deficit. Rob Mackowiak, who re-signed with the Bears today, hit a single and scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of [...]
John Steps Down As Bluefish Manager
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – July 8, 2009) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that Bluefish manager Tommy John has resigned from his position with the team. John is leaving the team to pursue a non-baseball position.
Bluefish bench coach Willie Upshaw will take over as manager for the rest of the 2009 campaign. Upshaw, the first [...]
Ducks Beat Bears 9-4
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 8, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears were defeated by the Long Island Ducks 9-4 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
The Ducks had a big fifth inning, putting seven runs on the board, starting with a home run by designated hitter Preston Wilson, his fourth this season. Lew Ford and Ray Navarrete [...]
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. [...]
