Seguignol batted .337, with 17 runs, 34 hits and 16 RBI in 28 games.  He blasted three homers and collected four doubles.  The switch-hitter was a threat from both sides of the plate, batting .309 against right-handed pitching and .370 against lefties.

The 35 year-old spent parts of five seasons in the major leagues, most recently with the New York Yankees in 2003.  He began his career and spent two seasons with the Yankees before joining the Expos organization, where he stayed for seven seasons.  Seguignol holds a.270 average in the minors complimented by 1,523 hits, 295 homers, and 1,012 RBI in 1,586 games.  The New York Yankees signed him as an undrafted free agent in 1993.

The Panama native brings 16 years of professional baseball experience to the Bears. Seguignol last played in 2008 with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan.  He batted .324 with 44 hits, 24 runs and 40 RBI.  Seguignol became Japan’s All-Time leader in home runs for a switch-hitter as he collected his 44th dinger in 2008.  He has amassed 141 career home runs in six seasons playing Japan.

The Newark Bears are a member of the eight-team Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. For ticket or sponsorship information, call 973-848-1000, or visit www.newarkbears.com.

GAME DATE: 06/06/2010

York Revolution  4 AT Southern Maryland Blue Crabs  3

YTD                                   YTD

York               AB  R  H BI   AVG  S Maryland         AB  R  H BI   AVG

S.Grimes CF         5  1  2  0  .295  J.Hill RF           5  0  0  0  .417

S.Haake RF          4  1  2  4  .273  C.Benjamin 2B       5  0  1  0  .293

R.Castro 3B         4  0  0  0  .339  T.Garcia SS         3  2  0  0  .258

J.Herrera DH        4  0  2  0  .304  M.Craig DH          3  1  0  0  .325

J.Shanks LF         4  0  0  0  .291  E.Crozier 1B        3  0  3  2  .273

I.Bladergroen 1B    2  0  0  0  .271  K.Kirkland 3B       3  0  0  0  .283

J.Pachot C          4  0  0  0  .326  J.Owens CF          2  0  1  1  .180

C.Jeroloman SS      4  0  1  0  .213  R.Giannotti LF      3  0  0  0  .171

L.Rodriguez 2B      3  2  2  0  .243  O.Martinez C        2  0  0  0  .169

S.Cumberland PH    1  0  0  0  .279

C.Lopez C          0  0  0  0  .279

York                 0 0 0   0 1 0   3 0 0 -  4  9  2

S Maryland           0 0 2   0 1 0   0 0 0 -  3  5  0

2B–C.Jeroloman (10), E.Crozier 2 (8). 3B–L.Rodriguez (1), C.Benjamin (3).

HR–S.Haake (1). RBI–S.Haake  4 (4), E.Crozier  2 (18), J.Owens (15).

HP–O.Martinez (3). SF–J.Owens (4). SB–J.Owens (7). E–S.Grimes (2),

J.Shanks (3).

LOB–York 6, S Maryland 10.

YTD

IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA

York

J.Marceaux                      2.2   4   2   2   4   6   0    2.70

J.Richardson                    1.1   0   0   0   0   2   0    3.38

J.Hampson                       1.0   0   1   0   2   0   0    6.23

R.Basner (W,1-0)                1.0   0   0   0   0   0   0    2.08

S.Stidfole                      2.0   1   0   0   1   0   0    2.10

J.Muller (S,4)                  1.0   0   0   0   0   2   0    0.00

S Maryland

C.Robertson                     6.0   5   1   1   3   2   0    1.27

J.Newby (L,0-2)                 1.0   3   3   3   0   2   1    4.19

R.Speier                        1.0   0   0   0   0   2   0    0.66

J.Warden                        1.0   1   0   0   0   0   0    4.24

PB–J.Pachot, O.Martinez. HB–J.Marceaux (1). SO–J.Herrera, I.Bladergroen

2, J.Pachot, C.Jeroloman 2, J.Hill 2, C.Benjamin 3, M.Craig 2, K.Kirkland,

J.Owens, R.Giannotti. BB–I.Bladergroen 2, L.Rodriguez, T.Garcia 2, M.Craig

2, E.Crozier, K.Kirkland, J.Owens. BF–J.Marceaux 16 (30), J.Richardson 4

(93), J.Hampson 6 (23), R.Basner 3 (36), S.Stidfole 8 (104), J.Muller 3

(20), C.Robertson 24 (110), J.Newby 6 (90), R.Speier 3 (54), J.Warden 4

(80). P-S–J.Marceaux 72-41, J.Richardson 13-10, J.Hampson 26-14, R.Basner

11-6, S.Stidfole 18-11, J.Muller 8-7, C.Robertson 80-54, J.Newby 27-19,

R.Speier 10-8, J.Warden 14-11.

T–2:53.  A–3215

Rain delay of 34 minutes after 3rd out of top of 8th

Camden started strong again, mirroring last night and scoring six runs in the bottom of the first.  Garrett Guzman, Jason Botts, and Brett Bonvechio all doubled to drive in runs.  Shea Harris singled down the first base line to bat in the last run of the first inning for the Sharks.

The Riversharks picked up another run in the third.  Bonvechio singled over the shortstop’s head, advanced on a Chris Malec double, and was brought in by Kyle Haines on a sacrifice hit.

The scoring was capped off in the sixth inning for Camden after Brian Burgamy, who is now the team’ s current leader in home runs, blasted a three run homer to score Guzman and Richie Robnett.

Bridgeport put up a few runs late in the game, but it was not enough to come back against what the Sharks had already done during the innings prior.  Steve Moss reached first with a base on balls in the eighth.   Charlton Jimerson followed with a triple to score Moss for Bridgeport’s first run of the game.  Willy Mo Pena stepped to the plate and cut the Bluefish deficit to seven by hitting a two run homer.  The final inning had Brian Barton leading off with a single.  Todd Jennings followed with a sacrifice hit which allowed Barton to come in to make the ending score of the game 10-4.

The Riversharks start their next series against Long Island on the road on Tuesday.  They will return home on Monday June 14^th to play the York Revolution.  For ticket information please call 1-866-SHARKS-9 or visit us online at www.riversharks.com.

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.  Matera would score on a sacrifice fly by right fielder Kennard Jones for a 2-0 lead.

Newark extended the lead with two runs in the top of the ninth inning.  Williams singled and later scored on an RBI double by Cooper, who scored on an error for the 4-0 final.

Bears starter James O’Donnell (3-1) picked up the win, allowing seven hits in eight scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Patriots starter Justin Jones (3-3) suffered the loss, allowing two earned runs on seven hits in seven innings pitched.

The Somerset Patriots 2010 Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Monday, June 7^th with a 7:05 pm game against the Newark Bears. The game includes a chance for fans to Win $10,000 courtesy of Heineken Premium Light. The game also features a Job Fair from 4-6, Middlesex County Teacher Appreciation Night, and Curbing Hunger Night. Great seats are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at TD Bank Ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

The event will be a fun, non-competitive race.  Everybody is a winner for participating, and each crawler and trotter will receive a free Revolution toddler-sized T-Shirt.  One randomly-drawn little athlete will receive a $500 savings bond courtesy of Memorial Hospital.  The top three diaper-clad competitors from each race will receive commemorative ribbons, and the top ten will take part in a race of champions between innings of the game.

There is NO FEE to enter you child. All that is necessary to partake in the race is a game ticket for each adult in attendance. The tented picnic area is available for a single-game ticket purchase of just $8, and is perfect for strollers.  Parents can take advantage of this deal by ordering tickets online at YorkRevolution.com, and entering the promotional code “DERBY”.

Advanced registration is available online at www.SmartMamaPA.com.  Entry forms can be dropped off in-person at Sovereign Bank Stadium, faxed to (717) 801-4499, or mailed to:

Lil Revs Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot

York Revolution

5 Brooks Robinson Way

York, PA 17401

Crawl-ins will also be acceptable the day of the contest.

Crawlers will race down lanes, accompanied by two family members.  Winners from each group move on to the finals, and top crawlers will race again between innings of that night’s game.

Diaper Derby participants will race 16 feet, the combined distance of two queen-sized bed sheets.  Families may bring sheets, otherwise the racing surface will be the centerfield grass.  For the Toddler Trot, the racing distance will be 32 feet, the distance of four queen-sized sheets.

Derby crawlers must be under the age of 12 months, born after June 13, 2009.  Trotters must be under age 24 months, born after June 13, 2008.

Families participating should arrive at Sovereign Bank Stadium by 5:15 p.m. at the main gates.  Early entry will be permitted at that time.  Once a game ticket has been checked, families may make their way to the centerfield gate for field access.

First pitch for that night’s game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., as the Revs continue their pursuit of a First Half Championship.

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The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Sovereign Bank Stadium, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401. For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.

Somerset broke the tie in the bottom of the eighth inning after first baseman Joe Burke singled, right fielder Zach Smithlin walked, shortstop Elliott Ayala walked, and centerfielder Wayne Lydon hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Burke. Designated hitter Noah Hall then singled to plate Smithlin and Ayala for the 5-2 lead.

The Bears took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning. Second baseman Sean Williams walked, center fielder Nook Logan doubled, and left fielder James Cooper singled to score both runners.

The Patriots evened the score in the bottom of the third inning. Ayala tripled and scored on a fielder’s choice by second baseman Tim Raines, Jr. Hall then singled, third baseman Matt Hagen singled, and catcher Jason Belcher singled to score Hall for the 2-2 tie.

Patriots reliever Ben Grezlovski (3-0) got the win after tossing a scoreless eighth inning. Bears starter Matt Smith (3-4) suffered the loss after allowing four runs on ten hits in 7.1 innings pitched. Patriots closer Ryan Houston picked up his ninth save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

The Somerset Patriots 2010 Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Sunday, June 6th with a 1:35 pm game against the Newark Bears. The game includes 5-Time Championship Posters for the first 2,000 courtesy of Staybridge Suites and Jimmy Buffett Day. Tickets are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at TD Bank Ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

After Bridgeport came out to score six runs in the top of the second inning, the home team rallied and totaled nine runs with nine hits, six of those runs being scored with two outs on the board.  The Sharks extended their lead in the fourth by two runs, again in the fifth with seven run surge.

The fifth inning mirrored the second with the Riversharks batting around and scoring seven runs with two outs on the board.  The Riversharks scoring was capped off by a bases clearing three run double by Shea Harris.

Highlights of the evening included a two run homer by Brett Bonvechio, who finished the night 3 for 4 with 4 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.  Brian Burgamy went 3 for 5 in the contest, driving in three runs and scoring three.  Richie Robnett tripled and scored in the second inning.  During his next at bat, he singled, and then proceeded to steal second and third before scoring.

The Riversharks will play their final game of the series tomorrow afternoon.  Steve Hammond will take the mound against Bridgeport’s Kevin Mannix.  For ticket information please call 1-866-SHARKS-9.  If you cannot make it to our game, make sure you listen to the live radio broadcast or keep up to date with Facebook and Twitter. Visit the Riversharks homepage and click on the corresponding link on the right hand side of the page.

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 and stayed at first as Reggie Taylor popped out.  Mulhern then took Joe Esposito (1-2) to the base of the left field wall for an RBI double to tie the game.  Vic Gutierrez was hit by a pitch, filling in first.  Joe Gaetti flied to right for the second out of the inning.

Esposito nearly sent the game to a tenth inning.  Josh Johnson hit a slow bounder to the left side of the infield.  Shortstop Erick Monzon, screened initially, had to come in and to his right to field the ball.  His off-balance throw to first had Johnson beaten, but it was ruled that first baseman Ray Navarrete came off the bag as Johnson reached safely.  Turner followed with a walk on five pitches, pushing Mulhern across with the game winner.

Long Island broke out to a 3-0 lead off Josh Hall in the third.  Dustan Mohr led off with a double into the right field corner and scored on Matt Cavagnaro’s liner into right center.  Juan Francia advanced Cavagnaro with a bunt, and Cavagnaro swiped third before motoring home on Erick Monzon’s single to left.  A wild pitch moved Monzon into scoring position, and Navarrete singled him to third.  John Rodriguez got the third run home with a fielder’s choice grounder.

A two-run homer by Reggie Taylor in the bottom of the third off Sidney Ponson brought Lancaster back to within one, and Mulhern tied the game with a solo shot to right center in the fifth.

Long Island did not have another threat against Hall, who retired 15 of 16 in one stretch, but they did take the lead back on Monzon’s fourth homer of the season, a solo blast to right center with one out in the eighth.  Hall yielded only six hits in the game while walking one and striking out three in the longest performance by a Barnstormers pitcher this season.

Meanwhile, Lancaster had numerous opportunities, including the seventh when the loaded the bases on a single by Taylor and walks to Mulhern and Gaetti.  Johnson grounded into a double play, stranding two of the 15 mean Lancaster marooned in the game.

Jason Simontacchi (1-3) worked a perfect ninth for the Barnstormers to earn the win.

The two teams meet for the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at 1:30.  Ben Fritz (0-2) will make the start for the Barnstormers against Randy Leek (7-1).  Tickets are available through www.lancasterbarnstormer.com or by stopping into the box office.  It is a Lancaster General Health Family Fun Day.  Families can play catch on the field prior to the game, and kids will have the opportunity to run the bases afterward.  Fans will also have the chance to get autographs from some of their favorite Barnstormers players prior to the start of the afternoon’s play.

NOTES:  Perry was hit by a pitch and walked, extending his on-base streak to 26…He lost his hitting streak at nine…Gutierrez and Mulhern have each hit safely in six straight…Gutierrez needs one more hit to move into a tie for 10th place all-time in Atlantic League history…It was Lancaster’s second win this season when trailing after eight innings…The other came at Camden on May 10…Monzon is 6-for-9 this series and 10-for-17 against the Barnstormers overall in 2010.

GAME DATE: 06/05/2010

York Revolution  1 AT Southern Maryland Blue Crabs  5

YTD                                   YTD

York               AB  R  H BI   AVG  S Maryland         AB  R  H BI   AVG

S.Grimes CF         4  0  0  0  .292  J.Hill RF           4  1  2  1  .714

J.Shanks RF         4  0  0  0  .299  C.Benjamin 2B       4  1  1  1  .297

R.Castro 3B         4  0  2  0  .350  T.Garcia SS         4  2  1  1  .264

J.Herrera DH        4  0  1  0  .299  P.Osborn 3B         4  0  0  0  .293

B.McFall LF         3  0  0  0  .000  M.Craig DH          4  1  3  1  .341

I.Bladergroen 1B    3  0  0  0  .275   R.Giannotti PR     0  0  0  0  .175

A.Witter C          3  0  0  0  .250  E.Crozier 1B        4  0  2  1  .256

C.Jeroloman SS      3  1  1  1  .212  C.Lopez C           4  0  0  0  .279

E.Polanco 2B        3  0  0  0  .148  S.Cumberland LF     3  0  0  0  .282

J.Owens CF          3  0  0  0  .176

York                 0 0 0   0 1 0   0 0 0 -  1  4  2

S Maryland           0 1 0   0 0 3   0 1 0 -  5  9  0

2B–J.Herrera (8), M.Craig (9), E.Crozier (6). 3B–E.Crozier (2).

HR–C.Jeroloman (3), J.Hill (2), C.Benjamin (4), T.Garcia (4).

RBI–C.Jeroloman (11), J.Hill (3), C.Benjamin (17), T.Garcia (14), M.Craig

(22), E.Crozier (16). E–E.Polanco 2 (4).

LOB–York 3, S Maryland 5.

YTD

IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA

York

C.Thurman (L,4-2)               5.0   6   4   4   0   6   3    4.23

R.Rodriguez                     2.0   2   0   0   0   1   0    1.29

M.Riley                         1.0   1   1   0   0   2   0    4.87

S Maryland

J.Santos (W,3-1)                8.0   4   1   1   0   3   1    2.98

C.Mobley                        0.2   0   0   0   0   1   0    2.65

J.Ridgway                       0.1   0   0   0   0   1   0    5.52

WP–R.Rodriguez (1), M.Riley 2 (3). SO–R.Castro, J.Herrera, B.McFall 2,

A.Witter, C.Benjamin, T.Garcia, P.Osborn 2, E.Crozier, C.Lopez,

S.Cumberland 2, J.Owens. BF–C.Thurman 21 (189), R.Rodriguez 8 (28),

M.Riley 5 (94), J.Santos 28 (193), C.Mobley 2 (76), J.Ridgway (75).

P-S–C.Thurman 88-66, R.Rodriguez 31-18, M.Riley 20-12, J.Santos 111-79,

C.Mobley 7-5, J.Ridgway 4-3.

T–2:36.  A–6794

GAME DATE: 06/04/2010

York Revolution  2 AT Southern Maryland Blue Crabs  5

YTD                                   YTD

York               AB  R  H BI   AVG  S Maryland         AB  R  H BI   AVG

S.Grimes CF         4  1  1  0  .300  J.Hill RF           3  2  3  2 1.000

S.Haake RF          4  0  1  0  .222  K.Kirkland 2B       3  1  1  1  .291

R.Castro 3B         4  0  1  1  .345  T.Garcia SS         4  0  0  0  .265

J.Herrera DH        4  0  1  0  .301  P.Osborn 3B         3  1  1  1  .301

J.Shanks LF         4  0  2  0  .308  M.Craig DH          2  0  1  0  .328

I.Bladergroen 1B    4  0  0  0  .281  J.Owens CF          4  0  1  0  .180

J.Pachot C          4  0  0  0  .359  C.Lopez C           4  1  2  1  .297

C.Jeroloman SS      2  1  0  0  .209  O.Martinez 1B       4  0  0  0  .173

L.Rodriguez 2B      2  0  0  0  .234  R.Giannotti LF      4  0  0  0  .175

York                 1 0 0   0 0 0   0 1 0 -  2  6  0

S Maryland           0 0 2   2 1 0   0 0 0 -  5  9  1

2B–R.Castro (10), J.Hill 2 (2), C.Lopez (1). HR–J.Hill (1). RBI–R.Castro

(26), J.Hill  2 (2), K.Kirkland (17), P.Osborn (15), C.Lopez (13).

HP–C.Jeroloman (2), K.Kirkland (2). SF–P.Osborn (2). CS–J.Hill (1).

E–T.Garcia (8).

LOB–York 5, S Maryland 7.

YTD

IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA

York

S.Youman (L,1-3)                5.0   9   5   5   2   6   1    6.14

B.Zimmermann                    1.0   0   0   0   1   0   0    3.27

J.Hampson                       1.0   0   0   0   0   1   0    8.10

R.Basner                        1.0   0   0   0   0   2   0    2.35

S Maryland

D.Reichert (W,4-4)              7.0   4   2   2   1   8   0    4.77

R.Speier                        1.0   1   0   0   0   1   0    0.71

J.Warden (S,8)                  1.0   1   0   0   0   0   0    4.50

WP–S.Youman (7). HB–S.Youman (1), D.Reichert (6). SO–S.Grimes 3, S.Haake

2, I.Bladergroen, J.Pachot 2, C.Jeroloman, K.Kirkland, M.Craig, J.Owens 2,

O.Martinez 2, R.Giannotti 3. BB–L.Rodriguez, J.Hill, M.Craig 2.

BF–S.Youman 27 (196), B.Zimmermann 3 (180), J.Hampson 3 (17), R.Basner 3

(33), D.Reichert 27 (226), R.Speier 4 (51), J.Warden 3 (76). P-S–S.Youman

103-71, B.Zimmermann 14-6, J.Hampson 8-6, R.Basner 15-9, D.Reichert 102-67,

R.Speier 16-11, J.Warden 8-7.

T–2:44.  A–6841

It was a pitcher’s duel throughout as the Bears’ Paul Fagan locked up with Somerset’s Josh Miller.  Fagan worked seven innings of one-run, seven hit baseball and stranded six runners.  Miller was just as good as he set down eight-in-a-row at one point and worked four 1-2-3 innings.

The Patriots stuck first in the home third against Fagan as Elliot Ayala reached on an error to the shortstop.  A wild pitch pushed him to second and two batters later, Tim Raines, Jr. ripped a RBI single up the middle to make it 1-0 Somerset.

Newark timed Miller in the sixth inning as James Cooper and Kennard Jones started the frame with back-to-back singles.  A ground out moved them up a station and Scott Spiezio brought a run home with a sacrifice fly to deep centerfield and it was all-square at 1.

In the eighth with runners on the corners, Edgardo Alfonzo kept the game tied with a great fielding effort.  On a ground ball to third, Alfonzo came home and started a 5-2-4-3 put out of Raines, Jr., at the plate, who led off the inning with a triple.  Reliever Greg Reinhard got out of the inning and the game stayed tied and went to extras.  In the tenth, Raines, Jr. ripped a leadoff double to right and was sacrificed over to third.  Back-to-back intentional walks loaded the bases for Michael Hernandez, who lined a single just fair down the third baseline and the Patriots walked off with the win.

Fagan recorded four strikeouts and didn’t allow an earned run, but didn’t factor in the decision.  Miller fired nine innings, allowing just the one run on six hits, with four strikeouts and walk.  Miller also didn’t factor in the decision.  Reliever Ryan Houston (2-1) earned the win working a scoreless tenth with two strikeouts.  Michael Mehlich (1-2) was settled with the loss in one-third of an inning with two hits and two walks.

The Bears and Patriots continue the four-game series on Saturday night.  Game is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans can tune into all the action on www.newarkbears.com with David Greenwald providing all the play-by-play.  Newark returns home on Friday, June 11 to kick-off an eight-game home stand against the Camden Riversharks.  Game is set for 7:05 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 6:05 p.m.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

It was a pitcher’s duel for the first five innings under the lights.  Bridgeport’s pitcher, Patrick Ryan let up three hits while Ben Davis of the Riversharks allowed four.  Davis pitched seven shutout innings and had three double plays turned behind him before he was replaced by Ryan McKeller in the eighth.

It was the home team that broke through the scoreless five innings.  Brian Burgamy singled past the first baseman to drive in Garrett Guzman.  Brett Bonvechio, who made his second start since being activated, scored Richie Robnett on a base hit to make the score 2-0.

The Riversharks extended their lead in the seventh.  Kyle Haines led off the inning with a base hit.  Shea Harris followed and was given a free pass to first after being hit in the helmet by Bluefish reliever, Stark.  Two batters laters, Haines scored on Guzman’s at bat, and Jason Botts followed with a grounder through the center, which allowed Harris to tack on the fourth run of the game.

Bridgeport’s offense was able to tally one run on in the final inning.  It was Brandon Chaves who ripped a lead-off triple into deep center field.  Colin Robertson followed with a hit that bounced off Neal, giving him the out at first, but opportunity to score Chaves.

The Riversharks will square off with the Bridgeport Bluefish two more times to determine the series.  Tomorrow night Steven Sharpe will take the mound against Marc Kaiser of the Bluefish.  For ticket information please call 1-866-SHARKS-9.  If you cannot make it to our game, make sure you listen to the live radio broadcast or keep up to date with Facebook and Twitter. Visit the Riversharks homepage and click on the corresponding link on the right hand side of the page.

“We’re glad to bring Luis back to Bridgeport,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “He will add stability to our rotation.”

Aroyo will be making his fourth appearance in Bridgeport, having played with the club in 2004 and 2005 before returning last year. The lefthander began the 2009 season with Independent Laredo of the United League, where he started 12 games and recorded two victories with 53 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. Following his stint with Laredo, Luis came back to the Bluefish and appeared in two games, compiling a 3.75 ERA with seven strikeouts over 12 innings of work.

In three seasons with the Bluefish, the 36-year-old has appeared in 35 games (20 starts). In 119.1 innings pitched, he recorded six victories and 97 strikeouts. Prior to joining the ‘Fish in 2004, Luis played for the Padres, Mets, Marlins, Blue Jays, Red Sox and Reds organizations, reaching the Triple-A level on four separate occasions. Over the course of 460 minor league appearances, the Puerto Rico native owns a 79-74 record with a 4.07 ERA and 1,108 strikeouts.

Luis was originally selected by the San Diego Padres in the 16^th round of the 1992 amateur draft.

To make room on the roster, the Bluefish have released pitcher Riley Shuckerow.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Both teams traded runs in each the fourth and the fifth innings. Long Island’s John Rodriguez was walked to start the fourth and was driven in on a base hit by Johnny Hernandez. Camden answered swiftly as Richie Robnett singled to lead off the inning, stole second, and advanced to third due to a Long Island error. Two batters later Brian Burgamy hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Robnett.

Long Island’s second run, scored in the fifth, came from a fielder’s choice to drive in Matt Cavagnaro who singled earlier in the inning. Again, Camden evened the scoreboard during their next at bat. Leading off the fifth inning and tying the contest at two runs a piece was Raul Padron who blasted a solo homer to the top of the scoreboard.

The Sharks picked up another run in the bottom of the sixth, but it was not enough to hold off the Long Island offense. Hernandez and Brenden Monaghan each were driven in during the top of the seventh, giving the visiting Ducks a 4-3 lead that would hold for the remainder of game four.

The Riversharks last attempts came in the ninth. Chris Malec led off with a single, and proceeded to advance to third on Walker’s base hit to right field. Kyle Haines tried to keep the game alive lining the ball to Billy Kovatch who made a diving catch and got the ball in quickly to hold Malec at third. Garrett Guzman popped out to catcher to conclude the game.

Camden will begin their next series tomorrow evening against the Bridgeport Bluefish at home for a three game home stand. For ticket information call 1-866-SHARKS-9. If you cannot make it to our game, make sure you listen to our live radio broadcast or keep up to date with Facebook and Twitter. Visit the Riversharks homepage and click on the corresponding link on the right hand side of the page.

The Bears got the three first-inning runs off Blue Crabs starter Jarrett Grube.  He didn’t allow another run until the seventh inning, when the league’s leading hitter, Kennard Jones, smacked the second of his two doubles, stole third and scored on Edgardo Alfonzo’s sacrifice fly to give Newark back a two-run advantage.  The Blue Crabs received a sacrifice fly from Jeremy Owens in the third inning and a solo homer from Brian McFall in the fourth for their runs.

Mike Loree, the Gillette, N.J. native, had his finest outing for the Bears to improve to 2-4.  Loree allowed just two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, scattering seven hits and striking out a season-best five batters. Greg Reinhard, Michael Nix and Armando Benitez kept the Blue Crabs off the scoreboard over the final three-plus innings, with Benitez collecting his fifth save.

Jones was the lone Bears player to have a multi-hit game with his two doubles. Richard Giannotti and Travis Garcia each had two hits for Southern Maryland.

The Bears will begin a four-game road trip on Friday night as they take on the Somerset Patriots in Bridgewater.  Game time is set for 7:05 p.m..  Fans can tune into all the action on www.newarkbears.cm with David Greenwald providing all the play-by-play.  Newark returns home on Friday, June 11 to kick-off an eight-game home stand against the Camden Riversharks.  Game is set for 7:05 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 6:05 p.m.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

The Blue Crabs took the lead in the top of the fourth inning on an Eric Crozier blast to right field off Vince Perkins. Southern Maryland added another run in the fourth on two straight errors and a safety squeeze RBI bunt from Richard Giannotti to make it 2-0.  The lead grew to three runs in the fifth on Craig’s first RBI, a run-scoring single.  A four-run sixth for the ‘Crabs made it a 7-0 advantage as Casey Benjamin had an RBI single and Craig delivered a two-run single in that rally.

The Bears rallied for three runs in the home sixth on run-scoring singles by Stephen Shults, Tom Pennino and Kennard Jones, slicing the lead to 7-3.  The Blue Crabs added a run in the seventh on Octavio Martinez’ RBI double, pushing the lead back to five runs.  Edgardo Alfonzo’s RBI single in the home eighth scored Jones with the final run of the game. Jones and Daryle Ward each registered three hits for Newark.

Rayborn (3-3) allowed two runs and seven hits during his stint, walking three and striking out a season-high five batters. Rayborn was one of four pitchers used by the Blue Crabs.  Craig and Benjamin keyed the Blue Crabs’ 10-hit attack with two hits each.

The Bears conclude the seven-game home stand on Thursday night.  Game is set for 6:35 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 5:35 p.m.  Thursday night is “Thirsty Thursday”, presented by Budweiser and Pepsi.  Fans can enjoy discounts on beer and soda at the concession stands throughout the night.  Thursday is also “Jewish Heritage Night”.  The Israel National Anthem will be performed with the Israel flag flying with the American flag.  Fans will also be able to purchase kosher food, made available by Elizabeth 1 Stop Kosher, and take part in themed promotions throughout the night.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

The Riversharks jumped out to an early lead in this match up.  Chris Walker had a leadoff single in the bottom of the first.  Kyle Haines followed, reaching first with a base on balls.  Garrett Guzman proceeded to hit an RBI single into center field to score Walker, his 33^rd runs of the season.  Two batters later, Jason Botts and Brian Burgamy would drive in the remaining runs of the inning off a fielder’s choice and a sacrifice fly to center field.

The next four innings were quiet until each team tacked on a run in the sixth inning, keeping the Ducks’ deficit at three heading into the final few frames.  Long Island’s run came after Camden had cleared the bases, courtesy of a 6-4-3 double play.  Matt Esquivel advanced to first on a base on balls followed by Robinson Cancel doubling to drive in the run.  The sixth inning score for the Sharks came from Chris Malec scoring due to the error on second baseman, Juan Francia.

Camden extended their lead the following inning to 6-1, complements of a Brian Burgamy 2 RBI home run.  This was Burgamy’s second home run in six games and would seal the victory in game three.

The final game of the Long Island series will be played tomorrow with a special start time at 11am.  Josh Brey of the Camden Riversharks will take the mound against Jake Dittler of the visiting Long Island Ducks.  For more information or to purchase tickets call 1-866-SHARKS-9 or visit www.riversharks.com.

The Patriots were the ones out in front early after a Noah Hall two-run double in the first and a Michael Hernandez solo home run in the second off of Bob Zimmerman. But a pair of two-out, two-run homers from Scott Grimes in the third and John Pachot in the fourth off of Patriot starter Jason Monti gave the Revolution a 4-3 lead. Monti (1-3) had breezed through the first two innings with a pair of double play balls but was in line for the loss after four. Monti finished 6.0 innings, walked a season-high four batters, and was charged with four earned runs, equaling the total he had allowed in his previous four starts.
Zimmerman (4-0) pitched 5.1 innings and struggled with control, issuing five free passes and allowing seven hits after four innings. But the Patriot offense sputtered the rest of the way as Somerset mustered one hit and just four baserunners the rest of the game. The York bullpen was spotless for the third straight game with 3.2 frames of shutout relief.
The Patriots biggest opportunity late in the game came in the eighth with Elliott Ayala at first and Jason Belcher, representing the tying run at third with two out against Matt Riley. Wayne Lydon swung at the first pitch, chopping it back up the middle. What seemed to be equalizing base hit turned into a sparkling defensive play by shortstop Chuck Jeroloman, diving behind the second-base bag, snaring the grounder in his glove and flipping to second to force out Ayala, ending the threat. The Revolution added three big insurance runs in the eighth off of Ben Grezlovski to seal the deal.

The Patriots (21-16) and Revolution (22-17) are now tied for first place in the Freedom Division with the top spot on the line Thursday morning. Mike Thompson (2-1, 2.89) and Derell McCall (2-1, 1.91) get the ball in the finale of a four-game set with coverage picking up at 10:55 am on WCTC-AM and online at www.wctcam.com and www.somersetpatriots.com.

NOTES: The Patriots left 10 men on base and went 2-9 with runners in scoring position…the Patriots have notched just three hits and one run in the series against York relievers who have worked 10.2 innings…Grezlovski had allowed just two runs in 10.2 innings all season until this outing which snaps a streak of 7.0 consecutive scoreless innings…Hernandezs homer was his fourth of the year, all coming in the last five games.

First pitch for Tuesday’s game against the Bridgeport Bluefish is set for 6:30 p.m.  It’s the opener of a six-game homestand, and it’s also the National Donut Day celebration.  If the Revs shutout the Bluefish, Maple Donuts will give every ticketholder a free dozen donuts!  Gates open at 5:30.

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The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Sovereign Bank Stadium, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401. For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.

“Victor is a well-rounded player that is accustomed to this league,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “We look forward to the contributions he can bring our club.”

In 2009, Rodriguez appeared in 97 games for the Long Island Ducks, recording a .301 batting average with 118 hits, 20 doubles, and 56 RBI in 392 at bats. Before signing with the Bluefish, the 32-year old played for multiple teams in the Atlantic League, including the Somerset Patriots, Newark Bears and the Ducks. Over the course of 381 Atlantic League games, he owns a .351 batting average. The infielder was named the Atlantic League player of the year in 2004, when he batted .371 with 57 extra base hits (32 doubles and 25 home runs) and 111 RBI.

The Puerto Rico native spent the majority of his professional baseball career playing at the Double-A level for six different clubs over a seven-year period. His best season in affiliated baseball came in 2000 as a member of Kinston (High-A, Indians). Rodriguez captured the batting title, recording a .327 batting average with 125 hits over the course of 382 at-bats. In 1,430 career minor league games, the 32-year old holds a .304 batting average with 699 RBI.

Victor was originally drafted in the second round of the 1994 amateur entry draft by the Florida Marlins.

To make room on the roster, the Bluefish have release pitcher Eric DuBose.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

“Julio will be an excellent addition to our ballclub,” says Ducks manager Dave LaPoint. “We are excited to see what he can do on the mound for us.”

Guerrero will begin his 12^th season of professional baseball. The righty spent the 2009 season with the Camden Riversharks, and posted a 1-5 record with a 4.80 ERA while appearing in 63 games. Guerrero also pitched for Camden in 2008 after spending the 2006 and 2007 seasons with the Road Warriors.

The 29-year-old previously was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for seven years. His best season came in 2003, when he split time with the Hickory Crawdads and the Lynchburg Hillcats. Guerrero posted a 9-4 record with a 3.61 ERA in 34 games (three starts). The Dominican Republic native has a career record of 55-47 with a 4.21 ERA in 390 appearances (69 starts). Guerrero was originally signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Pirates in 1999.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Suffolk County Sports Park and are in their 11^th season of play. Individual game tickets for the Ducks 2010 season are on sale now. For tickets, stop by the Suffolk County Sports Park Box Office, log on to www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-TIXX. Season tickets, 10-Game Mini Plans and group outings are also currently available by calling (631) 940-3825.

“Ducks baseball clinics are a fantastic experience for any child looking to play on a professional field while learning from the pros themselves,” says Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff.  “The experience each camper gains will be an invaluable part of their growth as baseball players.”

Clinics are open to children between the ages of seven and 14.  For just $195, campers get two days of instruction, lunch each day of the camp, an equipment bag and a Ducks Kids Clinic jersey. Just bring your glove and a bat, and be ready to play, rain or shine!

The first clinic session takes place on Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. Session two will begin on Friday, August 6, and end on Saturday, August 7. Each camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and campers should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. each day.

To sign up for the Ducks Kids Clinics and a chance to play alongside some of baseball’s all-time greats, print and fill out the registration form and return it by mail it to:

Long Island Ducks

C/O Youth Baseball Clinics

3 Court House Dr.

Central Islip, N.Y. 11722

You can also sign up by calling (631) 940-DUCK or by faxing the registration form to (631) 940-3800.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Suffolk County Sports Park and are in their 11^th season of play. Individual game tickets for the Ducks 2010 season are on sale now! For tickets, stop by the Suffolk County Sports Park Box Office, log on to www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-TIXX. Season tickets, 10-Game Mini Plans and group outings are also currently available by calling (631) 940-DUCK.

Following are the dates and promotions for each game during the homestand:

Tuesday, June 8, 6:35 vs. Camden (5:35 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

Come to the ballpark for “Tuesdays with Tanger!” Every Tuesday, Ducks staffers will be handing out FREE $10 gift cards to Tanger Outlets at the Arches.

Wednesday, June 9, 6:35 vs. Camden (5:35 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for a FREE Frosty Float from Wendy’s! You might even get the chance to meet Wendy herself at the ballpark!

Thursday, June 10, 6:35 vs. Camden (5:35 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

T-shirts, courtesy of Port Jefferson Sporting Goods (first 1,500 fans)

Ducks staffers will also be handing out coupons to Carrabba’s Italian Grill as part of Thursdays with Carrabba’s!

Friday, June 11, 7:05 vs. Lancaster (6:05 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

Postgame Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by MetroPCS.

All fans will also have a chance to win free food as part of the Friday Night K-Man promotion, sponsored by Pizza Hut!

Saturday, June 12, 1:05 vs. Lancaster (12:05 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

Autograph Books, courtesy of Newsday (first 1,500 fans)

Fans will be invited onto the field for a pre-game autograph session with the 2010 Long Island Ducks as well as following the game for Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Saturday, June 12, 7:05 vs. Lancaster (6:05 gates) – CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!

Italian Heritage Night and Soccer Balls, presented by Sons of Italy (first 1,500 fans)

Staff members from the Ducks will also be handing out Dick’s Sporting Goods coupons for $10 off a $50 purchase as part of “Saturdays with Dick’s!”

Sunday, June 13, 1:35 vs. Lancaster (12:35 gates) - CLICK HERE TO BUY TIX!
Carol Silva Bobbleheads, presented by News 12.

Autograph Sundays and Kids Run the Bases Sundays, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Prior to the game, fans are invited down to the field to get autographs from your favorite Ducks players, and following the game, kids will have the chance to run the bases at the Duck Pond!
Individual game tickets for the Ducks 2010 season are on sale now! For tickets, stop by the Suffolk County Sports Park Box Office, log on to www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-TIXX. Season tickets, 10-Game Mini Plans and group outings are also currently available by calling (631) 940-3825.

Over the course of the season, Seiden will maintain a running log of his diet and exercise plan in addition to his weekly weigh-ins. The Riversharks have already begun to document Joel’s diet and will be featuring updates on their social networking outlets to share his progress with interested fans through pictures and video logs on the Riversharks’ You Tube, www.youtube.com/user/CamdenRiverSharks, and Facebook sites. To encourage fan participation in the season-long program, Nutrisystem is offering a special discount to those friends and fans of the Camden Riversharks who join Nutrisystem during the “Take Control with Joel” challenge that may be accessed by visiting www.nutrisystem.com/riversharks.

“During the off season I started to realize that my weight had really creeped up. With the rigors that come along with managing the Riversharks, I knew that I needed a weight loss solution that was flexible, and easy to follow,” said Joel Seiden, Assistant Manager of the Camden Riversharks. “Now that I’ve started Nutrisystem, I’ve found the food is delicious; I don’t feel deprived at all, and it’s working for me. I encourage all the Rivershark fans to join Nutrisystem along with me and to make this season a healthier one.”

Nutrisystem offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the clinically tested Nutrisystem D plan, designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight. The Nutrisystem program is based on 35 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, high-fiber, heart healthy, good carbohydrate meals that contain zero trans fats. In addition, Nutrisystem also focuses on convenient home delivery and aims to make weight loss an attainable goal for people with demanding lifestyles.

As part of the program, Seiden will have portioned-controlled meals delivered to his office, allowing him to continue with his day-to-day schedule with ease while staying on track on his weight loss journey.

Nutrisystem is proud to support Joel on his journey to lose weight and to be healthy.  To learn more about Nutrisystem, or to join Joel on the Nutrisystem program, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/riversharks or call 877-793-6556.

To track Joel’s program, follow the Riversharks’ Facebook and You Tube accounts by logging onto their main site at www.riversharks.com and clicking on the corresponding link on the right hand side.

The Camden Riversharks continue their four game home series against the Long Island Ducks tonight at 7:05pm.  Individual and group tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased online at www.riversharks.com or by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9.

The Blue Crabs took a 2-0 lead off Bears starter and loser Hector Carrasco in the top of the second inning on a two-run double from Cumberland. Newark responded and tied the game at 2-2 in the home second on a two-run homer from Edgardo Alfonzo. It was the first homer with the Bears for the former New York Mets All-Star second baseman.

Southern Maryland took back the lead in the fourth inning on three straight singles, the last coming from Casey Benjamin, whose single scored Christian Lopez to make it 3-2. The Blue Crabs then broke the game open by scoring three runs in the top of the fifth inning, with Cumberland’s RBI single capping the rally. Lopez then hit a solo homer to left in the top of the seventh, pushing the lead to 7-2.

Newark drew closer by scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh, all coming home on Scott Spiezio’s three-run homer, the second round tripper for the former World Series hero, cutting the lead to 7-5. Jeremy Owens, though extended the lead to 9-5 with a two-run homer in the eighth off Armando Benitez. The runs against Benitez, the former Mets All-Star closer, were unearned.

Connor Robertson (2-0) pitched five innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs, walking one and striking out a season-high seven batters to earn the win for the Blue Crabs. Five Blue Crab relievers finished up. Carrasco (1-4) surrendered six runs, five of which were earned, in 4 2/3 innings for the Bears.

Daryle Ward had three hits to pace the Bears.  Cumberland’s three hits paced the Blue Crabs. Lopez and Kody Kirkland had two hits each for the winners.

Newark and Southern Maryland will square-off in game three of the four game series on Wednesday.  Game time is set for 6:35 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 5:35 p.m.  Wednesday is “Kids Eat Free”, presented by Dr. Thomas Haveron.  Kids 12 and under (with a paid adult) get to eat for free at all concession stands throughout the ballpark.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

The Somerset Patriots 2010 Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Friday, June 4^th when the Patriots return home for a 7:05 pm game against the Newark Bears. The game includes Sparkee The Mascot 5-Time Champion Bobblehead Dolls courtesy of AT&T and a Post Game Fireworks Show. Tickets are available by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at TD Bank Ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

The Ducks jumped in front early on Ray Navarrete’s RBI double down the third base line, giving Long Island the game’s first run.

The visiting team was relentless throughout the game adding to their lead with three runs in the third, one in the seventh and an insurance run in the ninth.

The third inning had John Rodriguez doubling to drive in Erick Monzon, Robinson Cancel hitting a sacrifice fly to deep center field scoring Rodriguez, and Johnny Hernandez following with a single to drive in Dustin Mohr.

At the top of the seventh, Rodriguez capped off his day by hitting a solo homerun and finishing 2 for 4, with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.

The Riversharks finally broke through their scoreless six innings.  Brian Burgamy reached first being hit by a Randy Leek pitch.  Two batters later, Chris Malec singled with a blooper into right field.  Raul Padron doubled into center field to drive in the first two runs for the home team cutting the deficit to 5-2.

Chris Walker led off the eighth with a single and followed with a stolen base, and advanced to third on a fly out by Garrett Guzman, finally scoring on a single by Jason Botts.  This inning concluded the Riversharks scoring.  The Ducks tacked on their final run in the ninth giving them a 6-3 victory in game two of the series.

The Camden Riversharks continue the home series against the Long Island Ducks tomorrow evening at 7:05pm.  For more information or to purchase tickets please call 1-866-SHARKS-9 or visit us online at www.riversharks.com.

Lloyd Turner led off the game for the ‘Stormers with a single up the middle and then moved into scoring position on a groundout. With two down, Jason Perry drove a single down the left field line to score Turner.

The ‘Fish jumped in front of Lancaster in the bottom of the first when Brandon Chaves began the comeback with a one out, line drive single over the shortstop’s head. Steve Moss followed with a base hit of his own, and Danny Putnam drew a walk to load the bases. With two outs, Luis Lopez roped a single into left field to bring home Chaves and Moss.

A fifth inning push from the Barnstormers secured the team with the lead for two innings. Bryant Nelson began the frame by reaching first on an error committed by Bridgeport’s shortstop Brandon Chaves, and Reggie Taylor pushed Nelson to third on a double lifted to the right field wall. Nelson moved on to score on a groundout to the right side. Then with one out in the inning, Salomon Manriquez slapped a single into right, allowing Taylor to mark Lancaster’s fourth run of the game.

The key to Bridgeport’s success came in the eighth as they secured the lead, and the win. Wily Mo Pena came up big for the ‘Fish when he stepped up to the plate with one out and drilled a ball to the right side for a single. Pena hurried his way home from first base to tie the game on a Lopez double rocketed into center field, his third RBI of the night. The game winning run came on the heroic efforts of Colin Roberson, who sent a triple through the right-center field gap to bring home Lopez. Roberson then scored on a wild pitch to stretch the lead to two runs.

Kevin Mannix started his first game at home for Bridgeport, giving up four runs (three earned) resting on eight hits. The right-hander walked one and fanned three through five innings of work. Jorge Perez (1-0) earned the win after pitching the eighth inning, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out one. The save was awarded to Jorge Julio, who entered in the ninth, allowed only one hit, and struck out two to seal the victory.

Lancaster’s Ben Fritz allowed the ‘Fish to cross the plate twice off five hits and one walk. The Barnstormer struck out an impressive eight batters.  The loss was given to Jason Simontacchi (0-3) in the eighth inning when he gave up three Bridgeport runs on three hits.

The Bluefish now take to the road for eight games beginning tomorrow night in Lancaster. Bridgeport visits the Barnstormers for a two-game series and then travels to Camden for a three-game set with the Riversharks. The final three games of the road trip will take place in York against the Revolution. Fans can keep tabs on their hometown team throughout the road trip by tuning into the Bluefish Broadcast Network. Tomorrow’s contest against Lancaster begins at 6:30 p.m., with the broadcast beginning at 6:00 p.m., exclusively on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Bluefish radio voice Perry Miles will have the call of all the action.

The Bluefish return home on Friday, June 11, to open a weekend series against the Somerset Patriots. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., and gates open at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are still available by visiting the Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

The Barnstormers took control of the game in the second inning on a series of well-placed hits. With one out, Joe Gaetti, Vic Gutierrez and Ryan Mulhern collected three consecutive singles to the left side to load the bases. Lloyd Turner followed with a double to right field, bringing home Gaetti and Toshihisa Nishi, who came in to the game to replace Gutierrez. The final run of the inning came on a sacrifice fly hit to center field by Bryant Nelson, scoring Mulhern.

Adam Greenberg set the tone for the third inning with a leadoff single to left field. Brandon Chaves followed with a double in the left field gap, and then Steve Moss roped a single of his own toward the left fielder to bring home Greenberg. A fielder’s choice from Danny Putnam allowed Chaves to cross the plate and with two outs in the frame, Colin Roberson sent a base hit up the middle to score Putnam.

Bridgeport tied the game at five in the fourth inning when Colin Roberson hustled home on a wild pitch thrown by Lancaster’s starter Josh Hall.

The sixth frame became the deciding factor of the game when Lancaster plated two more runs to jump ahead of the ‘Fish. Turner and Nelson began the rally with back-to-back singles up the middle to bring Reggie Taylor to the plate. Taylor brought home Turner, the go ahead run, on a fielder’s choice. Nelson crossed the plate as an insurance run when the Bluefish turned a double play on a ball hit by Salomon Manriquez.

Marc Kaiser (2-3) worked through five innings for the ‘Fish, giving up seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits. The righty walked two and punched out three.

Hall (3-2) allowed five earned runs on ten hits and walked three batters through six frames. Scott Patterson pieced his way through the ninth to earn his eighth save of the season for Lancaster.

The Bridgeport Bluefish finish their short series with the Lancaster Barnstormers tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. Bridgeport starter Kevin Mannix will be opposed by Lancaster’s Ben Fritz. The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates open at 6:05 p.m. for Kids Eat Free Tuesday, presented by TD Bank. All kids (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and 12 oz. fountain soda or chocolate milk. Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark can listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Tickets are still available by visiting The Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Hernandez’s home run off of York starter Corey Thurman gave the Patriots a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Matt Hagen led off the frame with a double. The home run turned out to be the game-winning hit as the Revolution added a tally in the eighth inning off of Jeff Kennard but Ryan Houston pitched a scoreless ninth to ensure the victory, the third in a row for Somerset.

The Patriots led by just a run after the top of the sixth as starter Tom Mastny delivered a fine outing allowing a lone run in the fifth inning. Both Mastny (3-2) and fellow ex-Big Leaguer Thurman went 6.0 innings, allowing just five hits.

Somerset took a third-inning lead on a botched pick-off attempt by Thurman with two outs. Zach Smithlin took off from first but after being caught in a rundown, he bought enough time for Wayne Lydon to take off from third and score, giving the Patriots the early lead. Somerset extended the advantage in the fourth on a two-out Jason Belcher RBI, bringing home Hagen. The Patriots have defeated the Revolution in all four meetings this season and grow their lead to two games in the Freedom Division.

The first-place Patriots (21-14) now get set for game two of this four-game series with the Revolution (20-17). Left-hander Justin Jones (3-1, 4.55) faces newly acquired Jacob Marceaux (0-0, 0.00) on Tuesday when coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. from TD Bank Ballpark on WCTC-AM and online at www.wctcam.com and www.somersetpatriots.com.

NOTES: Hernandez’s homer was the 51st of his professional career…Mastny’s start was the third quality outing of the season…Noah Hall went 0-4, snapping his seven-game hit streak…Iggy Suarez also did not tally a hit, ending his five-game hit streak. Suarez left the game in the eighth inning after feeling dehydrated. Elliott Ayala entered at shortstop…Ben Grezlovski threw another shutout inning in the seventh. He has thrown seven straight scoreless innings…the five hits by Somerset marks the lowest total in a win this season, the second time that has happened this year…the Patriots are 9-1 against Freedom Division opponents this season.

To lead off the bottom of the first, Chris Walker reached on an error by second baseman, Bridget Hunt.  He proceeded to steal second then advanced to third on Kyle Haines’ bunt.  Walker was driven in by Garrett Guzman who was put out at first on a fielder’s choice.  Richie Robnett singled to center field to advance Guzman who would be driven in during the next at bat on Jason Botts’ base hit.

The Ducks answered back after a few innings of play to tie the game.  Johnny Hernandez struck with a two run homer placed just over the right field wall in the fourth.  Long Island gained the lead in the sixth with Brenden Monaghan doubling to score Hernandez who walked prior during his at bat. Ryan McKeller entered the game for the Riversharks and proceeded to strike out the next two batters to keep the deficit at one.

Camden swiftly tacked on another two runs in the next half inning then secured the win with four more in the seventh driven in by Guzman on a sacrifice fly, Robnett on a fielder’s choice, and singles from both Brian Burgamy and Chris Malec.

The Camden Riversharks continue their four game series against the Long Island Ducks tomorrow night at 7:05pm.  Tomorrow evening is KIDS EAT FREE night at Campbell’s Field.  Steve Hammond will take the mound for the Camden Riversharks against Long Island’s Randy Leek.  For more information or to purchase tickets please call 1,-866-SHARKS-9 or visit us online at www.riversharks.com.

After three scoreless innings, the Blue Crabs reached Bears starter and loser Matt Smith (3-3) for four runs in the top of the fourth inning.

Southern Maryland had three straight singles against Smith to load the bases, then McFall drew a walk to bring in the first run, his first of three RBI. Richard Giannotti hit a grounder that was booted for an RBI and Octavio Martinez grounded into a fielder’s choice for another run. Kody Kirkland plated the final run in the rally with a single.

Santos secured his second win in three decisions and sent the Bears to their third straight loss, striking out a season-best six batters and walked just two.  Southern Maryland added an unearned run against Smith in the fifth inning, scoring without the benefit of a hit. Smith, the Kearny native, walked three in the inning, with Patrick Osborn, who had three hits and scored twice for the winners, scoring on an error.

Southern Maryland scored another run off reliever Matt Melody, the Union native and former NJIT hurler, in the sixth inning, with Matt Craig driving in a run with a double. But Melody had a solid outing in relief, pitching three innings, allowing just one run, and retiring the last eight batters he faced.

Shawn Williams, making his first start as a member of the Bears, had two hits, as did Scott Spiezio, Fernando Cortez and James Cooper, to lead Newark.  Catcher Isaiah Kaaihue, playing in only his second game with Newark, belted a solo homer deep to left field for the Bears’ first run. Cortez drove in a run in the eighth inning with a single. The Bears loaded the bases in that frame, but the Blue Crabs got out of trouble when Kennard Jones grounded back to the mound to end the threat. The Bears also loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth and scored when Daryle Ward drew a bases loaded walk as a pinch-hitter, but the threat ended one batter later.

The Bears resume their four-game series with the Blue Crabs Tuesday morning at 11:05 a.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 10:05 a.m.  As part of the Bears’ partnership with the Newark Public Schools, twelfth graders will be attendance for a post-graduation celebration and career day. Local colleges, vocational schools, recruiters from the armed forces and other non-traditional organizations will have information tables setup on the concourse. There will also be a celebratory feel to the day recognizing the accomplishments of the senior classes.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

The Ducks opened the scoring in the third against Blue Crabs’ starter Dan Reichert, when Johnny Hernandez smacked a leadoff home run over the right field wall. Long Island tacked on another run in the following inning as Dustan Mohr’s double to left scored Ray Navarrete, who began the frame with a single.

The offense didn’t stop there as the Ducks put together a two-out rally in the fifth. Following back-to-back singles by Billy Kovatch and Erick Monzon, Navarrete lined a two-run double into the right field corner to extend the lead to 4-0.

The Blue Crabs clawed their way back in the sixth against Ducks’ starter Joselo Diaz. Kody Kirkland singled with two outs and came around to score on an error, pulling the Crabs within three. Southern Maryland then scored twice more in the seventh, with RBI singles from Shaun Cumberland and Kirkland doing the damage.

Long Island got two runs right back in the bottom of the frame as Navarrete lined a two-run single to left, scoring Hernandez and Kovatch, who both singled, to put the Ducks ahead 6-3. The offensive onslaught continued in the eighth when Monzon lined a two-run base hit to center after Crabs’ reliever Joe Newby walked the bases loaded.

Diaz (3-1) earned the victory, tossing six and one-third innings, allowing just two hits and three unearned runs, while striking out five. Reichert (3-4) suffered the loss, lasting six and two-thirds innings, surrendering nine hits and six runs (five earned). Three relievers bridged the gap to Kane Davis, who pitched a scoreless ninth to end the game.

Long Island collected ten hits in the victory. Navarrete led the charge for the Flock with three hits while Hernandez, Kovatch, and Monzon each picked up two.

The Ducks hit the road for a seven-game road trip beginning on Monday against the Camden Riversharks. Game time is set for 4:05 p.m. at Campbell’s Field. Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com with Casey Lynn calling the play-by-play.

Long Island returns to Suffolk County Sports Park on Tuesday, June 8th to welcome in the Riversharks for a three-game series. Game time is set for 6:35 p.m., with the Suffolk County Sports Park gates opening at 5:35 p.m. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Suffolk County Sports Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

Navarette on the RBI Record

A tough defensive inning for the ‘Fish gave the ‘Sharks an early lead.  A series of mishaps, including two errors committed by Tim Johnson allowed Camden to jump ahead by three unearned runs in the first inning. After scoring one in the second, Jason Botts led off the third inning with a solo blast off the scoreboard to give Camden a five-run cushion.

Eric DuBose (0-2) had another rough outing since returning to Bridgeport. The lefty lasted two and two-thirds innings, giving up five runs (two earned) on seven hits, walking two and striking out three. Patrick Ryan relieved DuBose and pitched the next three and one third innings of scoreless baseball with three hits and two strikeouts.

Camden’s ace Sam Narron (4-2) quieted Bridgeport’s bats for the first time in the three game series, throwing a complete game shutout allowing only six hits and one walk, while striking out six.

Wily Mo Pena made his Atlantic League debut in a Bluefish uniform and collected a base hit dribbler down the line in his first at bat of the season.

The Bluefish open a two game series with the Lancaster Barnstormers tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. Bridgeport’s Kevin Mannix and Lancaster’s Josh Hall will face off in the opener. The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates open at 6:05 p.m. for Kids Eat Free Monday, presented by ABI-JAY Novelty Foods. All kids (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and 12 oz. fountain soda or chocolate milk. Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark can listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Tickets are still available by visiting The Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

The Patriots jumped on Bears starter and Paul Fagan for one run in the second inning and two more in the third. Matt Hagen led off the second with a double and came home on an RBI single by David Housel. In the third, the Patriots scored twice on a groundout by Noah Hall, his first of two RBI on the night, and an RBI single from Hagen.

The Bears cut the lead to 3-2 in the third inning on RBI singles from James Cooper and Scott Spiezio, but Miller shut the door after that, allowing just two hits over the next four frames. Miller walked only one and struck out four and threw only 31 of his 100 pitches off the plate. Brian Henderson pitched a perfect eighth inning and two relievers finished up.

Former Bear Michael Hernandez hit his second homer in as many nights, a blast to right-center field, to push the lead to 4-2 in the fourth. Hall’s second RBI of the game, a run-scoring single, brought Iggy Suarez home in the fifth inning.

Somerset added some insurance in the eighth inning off reliever Chris Vasami, scoring three times, when Hernandez doubled and came home to score on a double by Suarez, and Smithlin, the Fair Lawn native who was added to the Somerset roster before the game, delivered a two-run single, pushing the lead to 8-2.  Hagen and Hernandez had two hits each for the Patriots.  Cooper was the lone Bears player with more than one hit, delivering two singles and an RBI.

The Bears will begin a four-game series with Southern Maryland on Monday, with a special Memorial Day contest beginning at 1:35 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 12:35 p.m.  Monday is the last day to take advantage of the Memorial Day Weekend Family Four-Pack.  For just $50 dollars, fans receive four (4) Premium Box Seat Tickets and Four Meal Vouchers (good for Hot Dog, Hamburger or Pizza along with chips and a soft drink). You can enjoy professional baseball action just feet from the field, fun on-field promotions and much more.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

Hernandez entered the game during Holden’s first at-bat, after Holden apparently fouled off an offering from Bears starter James “Bubba” O’Donnell under the brim of his batting helmet, striking him in the eye. Holden left the field to receive medical treatment at a nearby hospital. His status was unknown.

In Hernandez’ first real at-bat of the evening in the third inning, he took O’Donnell’s first offering to him over the left field wall with Wayne Lydon on first for a 2-0 Somerset lead.  The Bears then sliced the lead to 2-1 when James Cooper tripled and scored on a groundout by Fernando Cortez.

The Patriots broke the game wide open by scoring four runs in the fifth inning, sending O’Donnell (2-1) to the showers after 4 2/3 innings.  O’Donnell, who had been the Bears’ most successful starter of late, pitching to a 1.91 ERA prior to Saturday night, left after surrendering 10 hits and six earned runs. He also left after unfortunately hitting shortstop Elliott Ayala with a pitch in the head. Ayala also left the game and the field to receive medical attention.

Hall had the big hit in the four-run fifth with a two-run single. Matt Hagen and Belcher contributed consecutive run-scoring doubles in the rally for Somerset.  Newark cut the lead to 6-3 in the home fifth inning, when Scott Spiezio delivered a two-run double, scoring Cooper, who singled, and Cortez, who walked.

Hall and Belcher each had three hits to pace Somerset’s 15-hit attack. Hagen had two hits and two RBI for the winners. The Patriots scored four runs in the ninth inning off Bears reliever Willie Banks to break the game wide open.  Cooper continued his hot hitting with two hits to pace Newark.  John-Ford Griffin also had two hits. Former New York Met All-Star second baseman Edgardo Alfonzo made his Bears debut and had a single in his third at-bat.

Mike Thompson (2-1) pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out four to earn the win. Ben Grezlovski pitched three scoreless innings in relief of Thompson, allowing just two hits. Jeff Kennard pitched the ninth inning for Somerset.

The Bears and Patriots will face off in the rubber game of the series Sunday night.  Game time is set for 6:00 p.m., with the gates of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium opening at 5:00 p.m.  The Bears and Healthfirst NJ present the second Kids Clinics on Sunday, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Kids can still register at www.newarkbears.com, or on-site where space is available.  Participants receive a free t-shirt and a ticket to the night’s game.  Sunday is also “Sunday Funday”, presented by PSEG.  Fans are invited to a pre-game autograph session on the concourse to meet their Newark Bears.  Following the game, fans are invited down on the field for kids run the bases.

Fans can take advantage of the Memorial Day Weekend Family Four-Pack for the entire series against Somerset.  For just $50 dollars, fans receive four (4) Premium Box Seat Tickets and Four Meal Vouchers (good for Hot Dog, Hamburger or Pizza along with chips and a soft drink). You can enjoy professional baseball action just feet from the field, fun on-field promotions and much more.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

Brandon Chaves began the third inning surge for the Bluefish with a one out single to center field. The red-hot Colin Roberson stepped up to the plate and collected a base knock of his own. Steve Moss followed with a double hugging the third base line, scoring Chaves and Roberson. With two down, Danny Putnam pulled the ball to right field for a double to bring home Moss.

The Riversharks did not let Bridgeport’s runs go unanswered, putting together a five-spot in the fourth. The ‘Sharks brought eight men to the plate in the frame to take the lead from the ‘Fish. Kyle Haines started the rally with a leadoff double and then following a single to right from Garrett Guzman, Richie Robnett drove a single to center to bring in Haines. Jason Botts’ double down the left field line scored Guzman, and then Robnett crossed the plate on a groundout. Raul Padron finished the offensive drive with a two run shot over the right field wall.

The ‘Fish tied the game in the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly delivered by Luis Lopez to bring in Jimerson. Luis Rodriguez put the game winning run on the board with a solo shot over the left field wall in the eighth inning.

Kyle Jackson started the game for Bridgeport allowing five runs on six hits over five and two-thirds innings of work. Denny Stark (1-0) picked up the win after relieving Chris Rivera in the eighth inning, allowing only one hit, walked one and struck out two in one inning of work. Jorge Julio earned his fourth save of the season, tossing a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts.

Camden starter Ben Davis threw the first five innings for the ‘Sharks, giving up four runs on ten hits, walking two and striking out a pair. Ryan McKeller (0-3) took the loss for the Riversharks after permitting two runs on two hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

Moss had three hits for Bridgeport, including two doubles and two RBI. Putnam and Chaves each had two hits and picked up a double of their own.

Bridgeport and Camden will play the final game of the series tomorrow afternoon at 2:05 p.m. Eric DuBose will start on the mound for the Bluefish against the Riversharks’ Sam Narron. Gates open at 1:05 p.m. and all fans will be treated to a pre-game autograph session, starting at 1:20 p.m. Following the game, all kids will have the opportunity to run the bases like the pros.  Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark can listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Tickets are still available by visiting The Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

“We are thrilled to add a slugger like Pena to this ballclub,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “With his experience, we expect him to make a large impact both on the field and in the clubhouse.”

Last year, the former Major Leaguer played for the Buffalo Bisons (AAA) of the New York Mets organization. In 41 games with Buffalo he recorded a batting average of .276 with 40 hits, five home runs, and 21 RBI.

The 28-year-old made his Major League debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2002 after four impressive seasons in the minors. His best season in the big leagues was in 2004 with the Reds, where in 84 games, he batted .259 with 26 home runs and 66 RBI in 276 at-bats. From 2007 – 2008 he played in 101 games for the Washington Nationals. During seven seasons in the Majors, Pena has accumulated an overall batting average of .253 with 77 home runs and 225 RBI.
Pena was originally signed by the New York Yankees in 1998 as an undrafted free agent.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Ray Navarrete’s solo homer over the left field wall off Crabs’ starter Kenny Rayborn broke a scoreless tie in the home fourth inning. The lead didn’t last long as Southern Maryland tied it up against Ducks’ starter Rick Bauer in the subsequent inning on an Octavio Martinez RBI single.

The Ducks fought back with another run in the top of the fifth when John Rodriguez’ bases loaded walk brought home Johnny Hernandez, who led off the frame with a double.

Long Island padded their lead in the home sixth as Dustan Mohr blasted his first home run of the season, giving the Flock a 3-1 lead, which they never relinquished.

Bauer (2-3) earned the victory, tossing six innings, allowing one run, while striking out six. Rayborn (2-3) suffered the loss, lasting six innings, surrendering five hits and three runs, with three strikeouts. Joe Esposito bridged the gap to Kane Davis, who picked up his sixth save of the season with a perfect ninth inning.

The Ducks continue their weekend series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Saturday night. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. with the Suffolk County Sports Park gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Getty. Jake Dittler gets the start for the Ducks against the Blue Crabs’ Jarrett Grube. Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com with Chris King calling the play-by-play.

Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Suffolk County Sports Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

Duck Tales … With a solo homer in the fourth inning, Ray Navarrete smoked his fourth dinger of the season. Ray now has four goners in his first six games. Navarrete had 25 long balls last season, which was second in the Atlantic League behind Blue Crabs’ center fielder Jeremy Owens…Dustan Mohr’s home run in the sixth was his first of the season. Mohr has 49 career major league home runs, which is the most on the Ducks’ current roster…In the seventh inning, Ducks’ reliever Joe Esposito made his 100^th career minor league appearance. Esposito did it in style, firing one and one-third scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.53.

The Patriots took an early lead, scoring two runs off Perkins in the top of the first. Wayne Lydon led off with a walk, followed by a single from Joe Holden. After a double steal, Matt Hagen drove in a run on a ground out and Joe Burke brought home Holden with a sacrifice fly.  The Bears cut the lead to 2-1 in the home first, when Nook Logan reached on an error, stole second and scored on Scott Spiezio’s double.

Somerset pushed the lead to 3-1 when Lydon reached on an error and came around to score on three consecutive fielder’s choices, the final one by Hagen plating a run, his second RBI of the night.

Newark began their comeback, scoring one run in the fifth inning when Kennard Jones got the second of his three hits and scored on a sacrifice fly by John-Ford Griffin.  Shults singled and came around to score on an error to tie the game at 3-3, setting up the dramatic seventh inning.

Shults had two singles prior to coming to bat in the seventh with the bases loaded against Patriots reliever Casey Cahill and deposited the second pitch from Cahill over the left field wall for his first homer as a Bear. It was also the first grand slam of the season for the Bears.  Spiezio got things started with his second double of the game, then with one out, Griffin walked and James Cooper was hit by a pitch, sending Shults to the plate with the bases loaded. Shults delivered the homer and the Bears went on to gain the win.

The Bears and Patriots continue their three-game series Saturday night at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.  Game time is set for 7:05 p.m., with the gates of Riverfront Stadium opening at 6:05 p.m.  Fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks extravaganza, presented by July4Ever.

Fans can take advantage of the Memorial Day Weekend Family Four-Pack for the entire series against Somerset.  For just $50 dollars, fans receive four (4) Premium Box Seat Tickets and Four Meal Vouchers (good for Hot Dog, Hamburger or Pizza along with chips and a soft drink). You can enjoy professional baseball action just feet from the field, fun on-field promotions and post-game fireworks on Saturday night.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

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GAME DATE: 05/28/2010
Somerset Patriots  3 AT Newark Bears  7

                                 YTD                                   YTD

Somerset           AB  R  H BI   AVG  Newark             AB  R  H BI   AVG
W.Lydon DH          4  2  0  0  .259  N.Logan CF          5  1  0  0  .237
J.Holden CF         5  1  1  0  .313  K.Jones RF          5  1  3  0  .381

N.Hall RF           3  0  1  0  .269  F.Cortez SS         4  0  1  0  .346
M.Hagen 2B          4  0  0  2  .314  S.Spiezio DH        5  1  2  1  .313
J.Burke 1B          3  0  0  1  .258  D.Ward 1B           3  0  0  0  .281

M.Hernandez LF      3  0  0  0  .163  J.Griffin LF        2  1  1  1  .253
J.Belcher C         4  0  2  0  .261  T.Olivares 2B       2  0  0  0  .000
I.Suarez 3B         4  0  1  0  .305   J.Cooper CF,PH     0  1  0  0  .333

E.Ayala SS          3  0  2  0  .318  S.Shults 3B         3  2  3  4  .270
                                      T.Pennino C         4  0  1  0  .294

Somerset             2 0 0   0 1 0   0 0 0 -  3  7  3

Newark               1 0 0   0 1 1   4 0 0 -  7 11  1
2B--J.Belcher (2), S.Spiezio 2 (8), J.Griffin (5). HR--S.Shults (1).
RBI--M.Hagen  2 (23), J.Burke (14), S.Spiezio (20), J.Griffin (17),
S.Shults  4 (5). HP--J.Cooper (2). SF--J.Burke (1), J.Griffin (3).

SB--W.Lydon (15), J.Holden (4), M.Hagen (4), E.Ayala (1), N.Logan (5),
F.Cortez (5). CS--N.Hall (3), K.Jones (4). E--M.Hagen (3), E.Ayala 2 (8),
N.Logan (1).
LOB--Somerset 8, Newark 9.
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                                 IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA
 Somerset
J.Monti                         5.0   7   2   1   3   1   0    2.94
B.Henderson (L,1-1)             1.1   2   3   2   1   1   0    3.12

C.Cahill                        0.2   1   2   2   0   2   1    5.75
J.Kennard                       1.0   1   0   0   0   1   0    4.91
 Newark
V.Perkins                       5.0   5   3   2   2   4   0    3.60

M.Mehlich (W,1-1)               2.0   0   0   0   2   2   0    4.09
M.Nix                           1.0   0   0   0   0   1   0    2.40
A.Benitez                       1.0   2   0   0   0   1   0    1.13
WP--V.Perkins (1), A.Benitez (1). HB--C.Cahill (1). SO--W.Lydon, J.Holden,

N.Hall, M.Hagen, J.Burke, M.Hernandez, I.Suarez, E.Ayala, N.Logan 2,
S.Spiezio, T.Pennino 2. BB--W.Lydon, N.Hall, M.Hernandez, E.Ayala,
F.Cortez, D.Ward, J.Griffin, T.Olivares. BF--J.Monti 25 (145), B.Henderson
8 (74), C.Cahill 4 (68), J.Kennard 3 (32), V.Perkins 23 (23), M.Mehlich 7

(50), M.Nix 3 (57), A.Benitez 5 (31). P-S--J.Monti 84-53, B.Henderson
20-12, C.Cahill 12-10, J.Kennard 10-8, V.Perkins 82-48, M.Mehlich 29-12,
M.Nix 13-10, A.Benitez 19-12.
T--2:51.  A--1373
1st of a three-game series

The offensive surge began early as the Riversharks put a run across in the top of the first off a sacrifice fly by Jason Botts. Bridgeport’s offense came alive after a quiet road trip by answering Camden with six of their own. With one out, Brandon Chaves started things off with a walk, and was followed by a Steve Moss single to bring Charlton Jimerson to the plate.  The 2009 Atlantic League batting champ lined a double to left, scoring Chaves. Danny Putnam then roped with a two-run single to right to score Moss and Jimerson. The rally continued as Luis Lopez singled, and Joe Jiannetti became the second ‘Fish to collect a double, allowing Putnam to cross the plate. The final two runs of the inning came on Luis Rodriguez’s ground rule double that was inches away from leaving the park, bringing home Lopez and Jiannetti.

Bridgeport continued the hitting frenzy in the second inning. Steve Moss walked with one away, and then Putnam came through for the ‘Fish for the second time with a triple to center field, sending Moss home. To keep things going for Bridgeport, Luis Lopez knocked a single up the middle to score Putnam, notching an eighth run on the board.

Matt Pike (4-2) delivered a solid performance, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and gave up only one walk through seven innings. Jorge Julio worked through the ninth inning to pick up his fourth save of the season.

The ‘Fish pummeled Camden’s starter Josh Brey (2-2), scoring eight runs on eight hits in his two innings of work. Brey walked three and struck out only one in his short outing.  Lefthander Eddy Camacho relieved Brey from his fishy situation in the third inning, holding Bridgeport to only two hits with three walks and two strikeouts over three innings of work.

The Bluefish and Riversharks will take part in game two of their three game series tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m. Kyle Jackson will make an effort to earn his third win of the season for the ‘Fish and working for the opposition will be Camden starter Ben Davis. Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark can listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Tickets are still available by visiting The Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

“Paul has been an outstanding member of our pitching staff and will certainly be missed,” says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. “He has a tremendous amount of talent and we wish him the best with his new organization.”

Oseguera started six games for the Bluefish in 2010, posting a 3-2 record. He quickly became one of the Atlantic Leagues top hurlers, leading the league with two complete games and ranking second in strikeouts (33), third in wins (three), fourth in innings pitched (42.0), and sixth in ERA (2.36). The 26-year-old made his professional debut in 2006 with Single-A Salem-Kaizer of the Northwest League. He spent four seasons in the Giants organization, reaching as high as Double-A in 2008 as a member of the Connecticut Defenders. In 90 career minor league appearances (60 starts), the California native owns a 3.56 ERA with a 26-19 record and 371 strikeouts in 409.2 innings pitched.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

The Fan Fest will include the live television broadcast of the United States vs. England World Cup match beginning at 2:30 p.m., special guest appearances by current and former pro soccer players, and a specialty soccer memorabilia raffle.  There will also be mini-clinics and skill challenges for younger players on the field, face painting, and more.  Soccer fans are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time by visiting Crown Trophy in Waldorf, or by calling Civista at 301-609-4132.

The headline guest at the event will be A.J. DeLaGarza, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.  DeLaGarza, who is a Bryans Road, Maryland native, played his college soccer at the University of Maryland from 2005-2008.  DeLaGarza will be available to sign autographs for fans during the event.  Sponsor PNC Bank will also distribute a free giveaway to the first 500 fans in attendance.

The gates at Regency Furniture Stadium will open for this event at Noon, and admission is a five dollar donation to Civista per guest.  Children under five will be admitted free.  All fans are encouraged to show their team spirit by wearing their favorite soccer jersey.

“Once again, the multi-use capability of Regency Furniture Stadium will be on full display,” said Blue Crabs General Manager Chris Allen.  “We have a very versatile facility, and we look forward to hosting all our fans that enjoy soccer.  It should be a terrific match against between the U.S. and England.”

There are also sponsorship opportunities at three different price levels ($250, $500 and $1,000). Companies that participate in any of the sponsorships will get a marketing space provided for them on the concourse, and pre-event publicity and recognition via signage, as well as complimentary admissions.  The $1,000 sponsorship is limited to the first six companies.

For more information on this event, contact the Civista Health Foundation at 301-609-4132.  The Blue Crabs teamed up with the Civista Health Foundation as the team’s main charitable partner this season to help raise money and awareness for the county’s only non-profit hospital with several promotional events.  Details of all Blue Crabs/Civista activities are available at www.civista.org/foundation.htm.  The Civista Health Foundation works to enhance the hospital’s financial resources so it may provide excellent health care services to all members of the community.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland.  The 2010 season is presented by the Civista Health Foundation.  The franchise is in its third season, coming off the team’s first playoff appearance and Liberty Division Title in 2009.  Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!

“Our goal is to help these guys get back to affiliated baseball, and hopefully back to the major leagues,” said Etchebarren.  “I couldn’t be happier for them.”

Sanchez went 4-1 in seven starts with the Revs, and at the time of his signing on Thursday, led the league with a 1.63 ERA.  He allowed just one run over 19.2 innings in his final three starts with the club, working a 20.1-inning scoreless streak in the process.  The seven-year major league veteran also ranks among league leaders with 32 strikeouts.

Majewski ranked seventh in the league in batting as of Thursday, with a .328 average on the season.  He’s also placed third in RBI (24), tied for fourth in runs (22), and tied for second in hits (39), doubles (10), and extra-base hits (13).  It marks the third consecutive year that he has been picked up by a major league organization after beginning the season in the Atlantic League.

Sanchez and Majewski are the first two Revolution players signed by affiliated clubs this season.  The Revs have now had 15 players all-time picked up by major league organizations during the season.

The Revs (17-16) are in the thick of the Freedom Division’s first half race, and are coming off the best road trip in club history this past week, stringing together a four-game winning streak in the process.  They’ll return to Sovereign Bank Stadium on Friday night for the first of a three-game weekend series against the rival Lancaster Barnstormers.  The Revs are one victory shy of #200 in franchise history.

The series kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with Relay for Life Night, hosted by the American Cancer Society.  Fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing purple.  It’s also a Shurfine Market’s Baseball Bingo Night.  Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with York’s Bob Zimmermann (3-0, 3.00) facing Lancaster’s Ben Fritz (0-2, 2.78).

Saturday is a Fireworks Night, and it’s also Wolfgang Candy’s Sweetest Game of the Season.  The Revs’ weekend Pregame Autograph Session with Revolution players, sponsored by Christian School of York, will be held from 5:35 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. on Saturday night.  It’s also the second Rev Up Reading Club Night of the season.  First pitch is set for 6:30, with gates opening at 5:30.  Derell McCall (2-1, 1.17) will toe the rubber for the Revs, opposite Jose Sanchez (1-5, 5.63).

Sunday is the 4^th Annual Wedding Night, presented by First Capital Federal Credit Union, with one lucky couple getting married on the field at Sovereign Bank Stadium before the game.  Getting married soon but not a Bridal Fair kind of guy?  Come to the game for our Bridal Fair with vendors showcasing their wedding-day products.  There will also be Pregame Catch on the Field sponsored by Christian School of York, and Postgame “Kids Run the Bases” presented by rabbittransit.  The Big Hitters will have a special performance as well.  Gates open at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the ballgame getting underway at 5 p.m.  Corey Thurman (4-0, 3.48) will face Sean Thompson (1-0, 2.00) in the finale.

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The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Sovereign Bank Stadium, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401. For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.

The Bears jumped on top for the second straight game.  Kennard Jones’ one-out double, his twelfth on the season, started a string of five straight reaching base successfully in the first.  Fernando Cortez singled in Jones and was followed three batters later by a John-Ford Griffin RBI double to make it 2-0.

Lancaster battled back with a pair of runs in the home second.  A RBI walk with the bases loaded for Lloyd Turner and a RBI single off the bat of Vic Gutierrez tied the game up at 2.

Newark’s bats didn’t stay quiet against Neal Musser as they erupted for three straight hits in the third. Griffin picked up his fourth RBI of the game blasting a three-run homer to the right-centerfield pool of bumper boats and the Bears were up 5-2.  The Bears added four more in the fourth on a Scott Spiezio two-run double followed by a Daryle Ward two-run shot off the picnic tents in right and the lead ballooned to seven runs at 9-2.

The ‘Stormers cracked the scoreboard again in the fifth off Hector Carrasco.  Two errors plated Gutierrez, who reached on a one-out walk.  Salomon Manriquez plated a run with a RBI single to pull the hosts within five runs at 9-5.  The rains came down in the visitors seventh with two on and one out and the game was called.

Carrasco (1-3) registered the victory, firing five innings, allowing four runs, three earned on five hits, with four strikeouts and six walks.  Musser (1-1) was dealt the loss, surrendering nine runs and scattering 11 hits, with just a strikeout and walk in four innings of work.

Newark returns to Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Friday, May 28 and welcomes the Somerset Patriots.  Game time is set for 7:05 p.m., with the gates of Riverfront Stadium opening at 6:05 p.m.  Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

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GAME DATE: 05/27/2010
Newark Bears  9 AT Lancaster Barnstormers  4

                                 YTD                                   YTD
Newark             AB  R  H BI   AVG  Lancaster          AB  R  H BI   AVG

N.Logan CF          3  1  0  0  .248  L.Turner CF         2  0  1  1  .216
K.Jones RF          4  2  2  0  .372  V.Gutierrez 2B      3  1  1  1  .216
F.Cortez SS         4  0  2  1  .350  J.Perry RF          2  1  1  0  .310

S.Spiezio DH        3  3  2  2  .309  A.Herr 3B           2  0  0  0  .291
D.Ward 1B           4  2  3  2  .288  S.Manriquez DH      2  1  1  1  .200
J.Griffin LF        4  1  2  4  .247  B.Nelson SS         3  1  1  0  .261

T.Olivares 2B       3  0  0  0  .000  R.Mulhern 1B        3  0  0  0  .167
S.Shults 3B         4  0  2  0  .206  J.Gaetti LF         3  0  1  0  .157
T.Pennino C         3  0  0  0  .300  J.Johnson C         2  0  0  0  .213

Newark               2 0 3   4 0 0   0 -  9 12  2
Lancaster            0 2 0   0 2 0   0 -  4  6  1
2B--K.Jones (12), F.Cortez (4), S.Spiezio (6), J.Griffin (4). HR--D.Ward

(7), J.Griffin (4). RBI--F.Cortez (12), S.Spiezio  2 (19), D.Ward  2 (31),
J.Griffin  4 (16), L.Turner (14), V.Gutierrez (5), S.Manriquez (1).
HP--T.Olivares (1), A.Herr (1). E--T.Olivares (2), S.Shults (5), R.Mulhern

(1).
LOB--Newark 5, Lancaster 7.
                                                                YTD
                                 IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA
 Newark
H.Carrasco (W,1-3)              5.0   5   4   3   6   4   0    8.70

M.Mehlich                       1.0   1   0   0   0   1   0    5.00
 Lancaster
N.Musser (L,1-1)                4.0  11   9   9   1   1   2    5.94
N.Maness                        2.1   2   0   0   1   3   0    9.82

WP--M.Mehlich (1). HB--H.Carrasco (2), N.Maness (3). SO--N.Logan,
J.Griffin, T.Olivares, T.Pennino, A.Herr, R.Mulhern 2, J.Gaetti, J.Johnson.
BB--N.Logan, S.Spiezio, L.Turner 2, V.Gutierrez, J.Perry, S.Manriquez,

J.Johnson. BF--H.Carrasco 25 (101), M.Mehlich 4 (43), N.Musser 24 (73),
N.Maness 11 (80). P-S--H.Carrasco 105-54, M.Mehlich 15-10, N.Musser 85-56,
N.Maness 41-23.
T--2:19.  A--4245

GAME DATE: 05/27/2010

Bridgeport Bluefish  1 AT Southern Maryland Blue Crabs  8

YTD                                   YTD

Bridgeport         AB  R  H BI   AVG  S Maryland         AB  R  H BI   AVG

A.Greenberg CF      4  0  0  0  .293  S.Cumberland RF     4  1  1  1  .278

B.Chaves SS         4  0  0  0  .190  C.Benjamin SS       5  0  2  0  .293

D.Putnam LF         4  0  1  0  .180  T.Garcia DH         3  0  0  0  .284

C.Jimerson RF       4  0  0  0  .333   D.Yoshida DH,PH    1  1  0  0  .200

L.Lopez 3B          4  1  1  0  .200  P.Osborn 3B         4  2  2  1  .320

J.Jiannetti 1B      4  0  2  0  .267  E.Crozier 1B        3  3  2  1  .259

L.Rodriguez C       4  0  3  1  .217  J.Owens CF          2  0  0  1  .213

B.Barton DH         4  0  1  0  .224  K.Kirkland 2B       4  1  1  2  .282

T.Johnson 2B        3  0  1  0  .293  B.McFall LF         3  0  0  0  .247

C.Lopez C           4  0  1  0  .302

Bridgeport           0 0 0   0 0 0   0 0 1 -  1  9  1

S Maryland           0 2 3   0 0 0   3 0 0 -  8  9  0

2B–L.Lopez (2), E.Crozier (5). HR–S.Cumberland (1), P.Osborn (3),

E.Crozier (6), K.Kirkland (2). RBI–L.Rodriguez (7), S.Cumberland (7),

P.Osborn (13), E.Crozier (14), J.Owens (10), K.Kirkland  2 (13). E–L.Lopez

(2).

LOB–Bridgeport 7, S Maryland 7.

YTD

IP   H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR     ERA

Bridgeport

K.Mannix (L,3-2)                3.0   7   5   5   0   0   4    5.63

D.Stark                         2.0   1   0   0   3   3   0    3.24

J.Perez                         1.1   1   3   1   2   1   0    3.46

P.Ryan                          0.2   0   0   0   0   0   0    2.87

R.Shuckerow                     1.0   0   0   0   0   2   0    9.00

S Maryland

C.Robertson (W,1-0)             5.0   3   0   0   0   4   0    0.52

J.Ridgway                       2.0   2   0   0   0   2   0    6.08

R.Speier                        1.0   1   0   0   0   1   0    0.00

J.Warden                        1.0   3   1   1   0   1   0    4.85

WP–J.Perez (4). SO–A.Greenberg, B.Chaves, C.Jimerson 3, L.Lopez,

B.Barton, T.Johnson, S.Cumberland 2, D.Yoshida, P.Osborn, E.Crozier,

K.Kirkland. BB–S.Cumberland, D.Yoshida, E.Crozier, J.Owens, B.McFall.

BF–K.Mannix 15 (98), D.Stark 10 (66), J.Perez 8 (60), P.Ryan 3 (66),

R.Shuckerow 3 (66), C.Robertson 18 (65), J.Ridgway 7 (67), R.Speier 4 (30),

J.Warden 6 (63). P-S–K.Mannix 49-29, D.Stark 44-21, J.Perez 40-24, P.Ryan

7-6, R.Shuckerow 14-11, C.Robertson 70-45, J.Ridgway 24-18, R.Speier 26-17,

J.Warden 19-14.

It was a pitcher’s duel early between the Bears’ Matt Smith and Bridgeport’s Paul Oseguera.  Smith struck out five batters and allowed just four base runners through three scoreless innings.  Oseguera allowed two runners in the first, but retired four straight including a 1-2-3 second.  The Bears broke through in the third inning with the back-to-back singles followed by a Kennard Jones sacrifice bunt to put runners in scoring position.  Daryle Ward drove one in with a RBI groundout and it was 1-0 Newark.

The Bluefish pushed ahead in the fourth with the first two batters reaching base.  Joe Jiannetti ripped a two-run double to left-center to give Bridgeport the 2-1 advantage, one they would never relinquish.

Oseguera (2-1) earned the win, hurling eight innings, allowing one run on seven hits, with a pair of strikeouts and a walk.  Smith (2-2) suffered the loss with two earned runs on four hits, while striking out eight in seven and one-third innings.

Newark’s six-game road trip continues Friday night as they begin a three-game series with the York Revolution.  Game time is set for 6:30 p.m.  Fans can tune into all the action via streaming webcast at www.newarkbears.com with David Greenwald providing the play-by-play.

The Bears return to Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Tuesday, May 18 to take on the Bridgeport Bluefish.  The teams will a doubleheader, with two, seven-inning games.  Game time is set for 11:05 a.m., with the gates of Riverfront Stadium opening at 10:05 a.m. Tickets for the game and all upcoming Bears games are available at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium box office, by calling (973) 848-1000 ext. 212, or by logging onto www.newarkbears.com and clicking on the tickets icon on the top of the page.

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 wild card race, continuing with a 12-3 victory Sunday over York.

George Lombard’s torrid hitting continued with a two-run home run to support Troy Cate’s strong effort. The Ducks opened the scoring on a second-inning RBI groundout and extended the edge to 3-0 an inning later when Lombard followed Ray Navarette’s walk by taking Dan Foli’s pitch deep to left.

Lombard’s blast marked his seventh homer in just 28 games. Cate made those runs stand up, limiting the Revolution to just two runs on six hits in six innings as the Ducks capped a six-game home stand with four victories and series wins over York and Bridgeport.

Including the final two July games, the Ducks lost eight in a row and 12 of 13 this month to drop to 13-19 as of Aug. 14. The Ducks responded by winning six in a row and have now won eight of the past10 to make it back to .500. Thanks to a strong first-half record, the Ducks surged 5 ½ games ahead of Bridgeport in the overall wild card standings with 38 games remaining.

“Right now, we’re all playing the game the right way and everyone is swinging the bat well,” Lombard said.

The Ducks scored in every inning except the first and eighth. A four-run sixth turned the contest into a blowout and improved Cate to 9-4.

Lombard’s play continued to help the Ducks achieve a previously elusive consistency level. The former Atlanta Brave went 1-4 Sunday and is batting .373. A mid-July free agent pickup, Lombard carried a .621 slugging percentage and .469 on-base percentage into the game to emerge as a capable replacement for Preston Wilson, who is on the inactive list with a season-ending shoulder injury.

“I get my work in and just go up there and try to have a quality at-bat every time,” Lombard said. “I’ve never been a numbers guy. The first year I was drafted, I hit a buck-40, so I’ve never been caught up in stats.

“Stats don’t mean a thing until the season is over when you can look back and reflect on your year.”

As a 18-year-old second-round pick, Lombard batted .140 in 40 games for Atlanta’s Single-A Gulf Cost Braves rookie league in 1994. But the 6-0 left-handed bat developed quickly and said he is working closely with coach Kevin Baez and manager Gary Carter. Lombard said he is looking to make it back to the big leagues for the first time since he played for the Nationals in 2006.

Lombard, a six-year major league veteran, is slugging at a clip. His numbers at Citibank Park are even more impressive. The one-time Rays, Tigers and Nationals corner outfielder started the afternoon with a staggering 1.000 slugging percentage and .646 on-base percentage at home. Six of his seven home runs have come at Citibank Park in just 13 home games

“It’s a good place to hit,” Lombard said. “The lighting is good at home plate and it’s your home field, so you can come out and do your early work. I feel more comfortable here.”

Navarrete finished 3-4 with two runs scored while Brooklyn native Johnny Hernandez provided plenty of insurance runs, logging three hits and three runs in five at-bats along with two RBIs as the Ducks pounded out 19 hits.

Lew Ford started the evening as the league’s leading hitter. The ex-Minnesota Twin went 1-4. Hernandez opened the scoring by lacing a leadoff single to start the second and scoring on Matt Cavagnaro’s RBI groundout.

Following Lombard’s long ball, the Ducks scored twice in the fourth and fifth innings before Hernandez added a two-run single through the right side in the sixth. Cavagnaro, who racked up three RBIs, drove in another run on a groundout while Rob Sandora also added a RBI single.

Three Ducks reliever pitched one inning reach to close the win and send the Ducks on a seven-game road trip through Camden and Newark with momentum.

The Bluefish broke the scoreless tie in the 4th inning, and took a 2-0 lead. Third baseman Luis Lopez drew a two out walk before Brandon Sing stepped to the plate and crushed a deep fly ball over the left field wall for his sixth homerun of the season.

Bridgeport tacked on three more runs in the 5th inning and extended its lead. An RBI single by Enohel Polanco plated Luis Rodriguez and advanced Wilson Batista into scoring position. Two batters later, Tyrone Pendergrass tripled to center field, driving in Polanco and Rodriguez, and giving the visitors a 5-0 lead.

The Riversharks answered back in the bottom of the 5th inning, and scored their first runs of the game. Third baseman Brett Bonvechio led off with a base hit, and then catcher Jason Jacobs drove a deep fly ball over the left field wall for his second homerun of the season. The two run blast cut the Bluefish lead down to 5-2.

The Sharks continued to chip away at the lead in the 6th inning, and cut Bridgeport’s lead further. Back to back doubles by Jose Leon and Brett Bonvechio tacked on an additional run, and made the score 5-3 in favor of Bridgeport.

The Bluefish bats came to life again in the 8th inning, as they added one more run to their lead. Sing drew a lead off walk, and then stole second base. Three batters later, Rodriguez drove a base hit to left field, scoring Sing, and upping the score to 6-3 in favor of the visitors.

Camden rallied for six runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, and took their first lead of the game. First, Leon went deep, as he tucked a high fly ball just inside the left field foul pole for a two run homerun that cut the Sharks deficit down to just one run. The Sharks then added four more runs in the inning, courtesy of RBI singles by Chris Walker and Junior Spivey, as well as an RBI double by Bryant Nelson that scored center fielder Wayne Lydon and gave the home team a 9-6 lead.

With a three run lead, the Riversharks put the ball in the hands of closer Julio Guerrero, who picked up his first save of the year by retiring the side while striking out two batters.

The Riversharks and Bluefish will play wrap up their three game series tomorrow at 11:05am. Lefty Ryan DiPietro (1-3, 4.47) will take the mound for the Riversharks, and he will be opposed by right handed pitcher Gary Knotts (2-5, 4.22) from Bridgeport. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box Score

The Automated ScoreBook

Bridgeport at Camden

Jul 15, 2009 at Camden, NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Bridgeport 6 (1-5,34-42)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Greenberg, A cf……….  2  0  0  0   0  1  0  0   0

Roberson, C cf……….  3  0  1  0   0  0  0  0   0

Pendergrass lf………..  4  0  2  2   1  1  1  0   0

Lopez, L 3b…………..  4  1  0  0   1  1  1  3   3

Sing, B 1b……………  4  2  1  2   1  2 12  0   1

Hoorelbeke, dh………..  4  0  1  0   0  2  0  0   0

Radmanovich rf………..  3  0  0  0   1  1  2  0   0

Rodriguez, L c………..  4  1  2  1   0  0  5  1   1

Batista, W 2b…………  4  1  1  0   0  1  2  3   0

Polanco, E ss…………  4  1  1  1   0  2  1  2   2

Pike, M p…………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Weimer, A p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Carrasco, H p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Ryan, P p……………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Plefka, J p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 36  6  9  6   4 11 24 10   7

Camden 9 (2-4,35-41)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

——————————————————

Lydon, W cf…………..  4  1  0  0   1  0  1  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  5  0  2  2   0  1  1  3   0

Nelson, B ss………….  5  0  1  1   0  0  0  5   3

Knott, J lf…………..  2  1  0  0   2  1  0  0   0

Leon, J dh……………  5  2  3  2   0  1  0  0   0

Bonvechio, B 3b……….  5  1  2  1   0  0  0  0   3

Chiaravollot 1b……….  4  1  1  0   0  1 11  2   0

Jacobs, J c…………..  4  2  1  2   0  0 10  1   3

Walker, C rf………….  3  1  1  1   1  1  2  0   0

Brey, J p…………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Flannery, M p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Newman, J p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Guerrero, J p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Totals………………. 37  9 11  9   4  5 27 12   9

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Bridgeport………. 000 230 010 -  6  9  3

Camden………….. 000 021 06X -  9 11  0

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E – Lopez, L(7); Batista, W(2); Polanco, E(4). LOB – Bridgeport 7; Camden 9.

2B – Hoorelbeke,(15); Spivey, J(9); Nelson, B(6); Leon, J 2(7); Bonvechio,

B(10). 3B – Pendergrass(3). HR – Sing, B(14); Leon, J(3); Jacobs, J(2). HBP

- Knott, J. SB – Sing, B(2); Walker, C(24). CS – Lydon, W(6).

Bridgeport             IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Pike, M………….  5.0  4  2  2  2  3 19 21

Weimer, A………..  2.0  2  1  1  1  1  8  9

Carrasco, H………  0.1  2  3  2  1  0  3  4

Ryan, P………….  0.0  3  3  0  0  0  5  5

Plefka, J………..  0.2  0  0  0  0  1  2  3

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Brey, J………….  5.2  6  5  5  1  5 23 24

Flannery, M………  1.2  2  1  1  3  3  7 10

Newman, J………..  0.2  0  0  0  0  1  2  2

Guerrero, J………  1.0  1  0  0  0  2  4  4

Win – Newman, J (1-2).  Loss – Ryan, P (0-2).  Save – Guerrero, J (1).

WP – Newman, J(3). HBP – by Plefka, J (Knott, J).

Umpires – HP: Mike Mazaressi  1B: Jim Tatum  3B: Bob Bainter

Start: 7:12 pm   Time: 3:21   Attendance: 2752

Weather: Sunny and getting warmer

Ryan, P faced 5 batters in the 8th.

Game: CAM7150

Southern Maryland used an eight-run fifth inning, the largest against the Revs this season.  An error got things started, and only one of the runs was earned.  The runs scored on an RBI double by John Ramistella, an RBI single from Pat Osborn, another RBI single by Jermy Acey, a two-run bloop hit from Lance Burkhart, a two-run double by Octavio Martinez, and another RBI double by Chuck Jeroloman, as 12 batters came to the plate.  Osborn’s two-run homer to left in the sixth then extended the lead to 10-0.

The big inning ruined a strong four innings by Tim Harikkala (5-2), who still has only allowed three earned runs over 15.2 innings his last three starts.  He missed a chance to set a Revs record with a sixth straight win on his 38^th birthday.

Kenny Rayborn (7-5) retired the first 16 he faced in the game until Jason Aspito clubbed a long homerun to right field in the sixth.  It was the 41^st in a Revs uniform for York’s all-time homerun leader, but it was the only hit all night for the Revs, who were one-hit for the first time in franchise history.  Rayborn went eight innings, and has now allowed one earned run or less eight times this season in 16 starts.

Southern Maryland added one more in the ninth on a sac fly from Lance Burkhart, but outfielder Ryan Goleski managed to strike out two batters, and reached 91 mph on the stadium radar gun in his inning of mop-up duty.

Dan Foli will face Jarrett Grube in the finale on Thursday at 7 p.m.  It is the third annual Red Hat Society Night at Sovereign Bank Stadium, and it’s also College ID Night.  Students can receive a discounted $7 ticket on Field Box seats by showing their college ID at the Apple Chevrolet Ticket Office.  Gates open at 6 p.m.

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 around to score as Estee Harris’ RBI double found a gap in right center to make it 1-0 Ducks.

Ducks’ starter Randy Leek and Stormers’ hurler Jason Scobie kept the scoreboard unchanged over the next four innings.  Leek retired six in a row at one point, including a perfect fifth.  Scobie matched Leek as he retired six of the seven batters he faced between the second and third innings.

Lancaster reached Leek in the sixth.  Lloyd Turner drilled a two-out triple into right field followed by a Michael Woods’ two-run shot to left field and the Barnstormers pushed ahead 2-1.

Long Island came back with a pair in the bottom of the eighth after Leek and Scobie turned the game over to the bullpens.  Juan Francia walked and Lew Ford dropped a single into shallow center to put runners on the corners.  Preston Wilson plated Francia on a RBI single and the game was square at two.  Estee Harris walked to load the bases and Victor Rodriguez plated the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the Ducks were on top 3-2.

Leek did not factor in the decision as he fired a season-high seven and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs and seven hits, while striking out five. Joe Valentine picked up the win working one-third of an inning and Bill Simas locked up his league-best 15th save with a scoreless ninth.

The Long Island Ducks and the Lancaster Barnstormers conclude their series on Thursday night.  Game time is set for 7:05 with the Citibank Park gates opening at 6:05 p.m. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive Quack to the Future T-Shirts, presented by Island Screen Print.  Julio Manon takes the mound for the Ducks against the Stormers’ Trey Hodges.  Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Casey Lynn calling the play-by-play. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

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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 fourth with a three run homer off the bat of shortstop Anthony Granato that cleared the foul pole yet could have been called either way.

Newark made a run at the lead gathering two runs in the bottom of the ninth, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Patriots.

Somerset’s Tip Fairchild notched his fourth win of the season after pitching for six innings, allowing eleven hits, four earned runs and striking out five Bears. Newark’s Kyle Kobernus recorded the loss.

The Newark Bears face the Somerset Patriots tomorrow afternoon at 11:05am. Tickets are available by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com. The Bears have partnered with Habitat for Humanity this week, and a portion of all tickets sales will be donated to Habitat. Visit Bears & Eagles Riverfront stadium and support your Newark Bears as well as a great cause.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

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 the bases against Ducks’ starter Jack Dittler.  A two-run single by Aaron Herr and a Jed Morris two RBI double gave the Barnstormers an early 4-0 advantage.

The Ducks came right back in the home half of the third with five runs on three hits.  Luis Taveras made his Flock debut drawing a one out walk.  After Juan Francia singled and Lew Ford walked to load the bases, Matt Cavagnaro ripped a two-run double down the left field line scoring Tavares and Francia.  Ray Navarrete walked to again load the bases and Preston Wilson cleared the bags with a double to deep center and Long Island moved ahead, 5-4.

Lancaster added two more runs in the fourth off Ducks’ reliever Robert Paulk (1-4), who replaced Dittler.  A pair of wild pitches plated the first run and Matt Watson drilled a RBI triple scoring Michael Woods and the Barnstormers took a one run lead.

Reliever Ron Flores entered to close out the fourth and worked a scoreless fifth, but Lancaster tacked on two more in the sixth.  Another wild pitch led to a run followed by a RBI single off the bat of Michael Campbell and the lead grew to three runs.  Campbell’s RBI double in the eighth plated a big insurance run to make it 9-5 Lancaster.

Juan Ovalles (2-4) got the win for the Barnstormers as he worked two and two-thirds innings in relief allowing one hit, while striking out a pair. Antonio Alfonseca recorded the save as he struck out Preston Wilson to end the game.

The Long Island Ducks continue their series with the Lancaster Barnstormers on Wednesday night.  Game time is set for 7:05 with the Citibank Park gates opening at 6:05 p.m. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive Magnetic Baseball Cards, presented by Underwriters Laboratories.  It will also be Fire Safety Night at the ballpark.  Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Casey Lynn calling the play-by-play. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

The Riversharks took the lead in the first inning of the contest, courtesy of an RBI double by left fielder Jon Knott. However, their lead was short lived, as Bridgeport answered right back in the 2nd inning. A solo homerun by Luis Rodriguez tied the game at 1-1, and the Bluefish then took the lead later in the inning. Wilson Batista singled to center field, and then scored when Ryner Bautista singled to right field. Bautista’s 12th RBI of the season gave the visitor’s a 2-1 lead.

Camden drove another run across the plate in the 3rd inning, and tied the game at 2-2. Right fielder Chris Walker lived up to his namesake and drew a leadoff walk. He then advanced to second base on a wild pitch, and moved to third when center fielder Wayne Lydon grounded out. The next batter was second baseman Junior Spivey, who plated Walker and tied the game with a slow rolling ground out to second base.

After a couple of scoreless innings, the Sharks retook the lead in the 6th inning. Knott singled up the middle and then moved to second when Bridgeport’s Adam Greenberg misplayed the ball in center field. Two batters later, Knott scored on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Brian Burgamy.

Once again, the Bluefish showed their grit as they quickly answered back. A sacrifice fly by Luis Lopez scored Greenberg in the 7th inning and tied the game at 3-3. The visitors then took the lead in the 8th inning when Batista picked up his second RBI of the season, a double to right field that drove in Jesse Hoorelbeke.

Despite falling behind again, the Riversharks showed they still had a little bite left in their bats, and once again claimed the lead in the 8th inning. With the bases loaded, Burgamy drew a walk to force home Spivey for the game tying run. The next batter was first baseman Vito Chiaravalloti, who hit a sacrifice fly to right field that plated Bryant Nelson, and gave Camden a 5-4 lead.

Ahead by one run in the 9th inning, the Riversharks put the game in the hands of closer Felix Rodriguez, who could not close the door on the Bluefish. With a runner on third base, Lopez laced a single to left field, scoring Greenberg, and once again tying the game. Later in the inning, Camden’s sixth error of the night cost them two more runs, and gave Bridgeport a 7-5 lead. They would add one more run in the inning, and take an 8-5 lead that they would not relinquish. The Riversharks tacked on a late run at the end of the game, but could not complete the comeback, as the ultimately lost by a final score of 8-6.

The Riversharks and Bluefish will play game two of their three game series tomorrow night at 7:05pm. Lefty Josh Brey (2-4, 4.41) will take the mound for the Riversharks, and he will be opposed by right handed pitcher Matt Pike (4-4, 1.31) from Bridgeport. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box Score

The Automated ScoreBook

Bridgeport at Camden

Jul 14, 2009 at Camden, NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Bridgeport 8 (1-4,34-41)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Greenberg, A cf……….  5  2  2  0   0  0  2  0   0

Pendergrass lf………..  3  0  1  0   0  0  4  0   0

Lopez, L 3b…………..  4  1  1  2   0  0  2  1   2

Sing, B dh……………  4  1  1  0   1  0  0  0   0

Hoorelbeke, 1b………..  4  2  0  0   1  1 10  0   3

Radmanovich rf………..  4  0  2  1   0  0  2  0   0

Rodriguez, L c………..  4  1  1  1   1  0  5  0   1

Batista, W 2b…………  5  1  2  2   0  1  1  5   0

Baustista, R ss……….  5  0  1  1   0  1  0  2   4

Reichert, D p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  1   0

Hoorelbeke,C p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Ryan, P p……………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 38  8 11  7   3  3 27  9  10

Camden 6 (1-4,34-41)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Lydon, W cf…………..  5  2  2  0   0  0  2  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  3  1  1  1   1  0  3  4   1

Nelson, B ss………….  4  1  0  0   1  0  1  4   0

Knott, J lf…………..  4  1  3  2   1  0  2  0   0

Leon, J dh……………  5  0  1  0   0  2  0  0   3

Burgamy, B 3b…………  2  0  0  2   1  2  1  2   0

Chiaravollot 1b……….  3  0  0  1   0  0 11  1   2

Jacobs, J c…………..  3  0  0  0   1  0  5  0   2

Walker, C rf………….  2  1  0  0   1  0  2  0   0

Brazelton, D p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  2   0

Guerrero, J p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Rodriguez, F p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Shaver, C p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 31  6  7  6   6  4 27 14   8

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Bridgeport………. 020 000 114 -  8 11  2

Camden………….. 101 001 021 -  6  7  6

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E – Greenberg, A(2); Reichert, D; Lydon, W(4); Nelson, B(9); Burgamy, B

2(14); Brazelton, D 2. DP – Camden 1. LOB – Bridgeport 10; Camden 8. 2B -

Greenberg, A(8); Sing, B(19); Batista, W(3); Knott, J 2(15). HR – Rodriguez,

L(3). SH – Pendergrass 2; Radmanovich; Spivey, J; Walker, C. SF – Lopez, L;

Burgamy, B; Chiaravollot. SB – Pendergrass(13); Spivey, J(6).

Bridgeport             IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Reichert, D………  7.2  5  5  2  5  4 25 34

Hoorelbeke,C……..  0.2  2  1  1  1  0  4  5

Ryan, P………….  0.2  0  0  0  0  0  2  2

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Brazelton, D……..  7.0  7  3  2  1  2 28 31

Guerrero, J………  1.0  1  1  0  0  1  4  5

Rodriguez, F……..  0.1  3  4  1  1  0  3  5

Shaver, C………..  0.2  0  0  0  1  0  3  4

Win – Hoorelbeke,C (2-1).  Loss – Rodriguez, F (1-4).  Save – Ryan, P (1).

WP – Reichert, D 2(7); Rodriguez, F(5).

Umpires – HP: Bob Bainter  1B: Mike Mazareesi  3B: Jim Tatum

Start: 7:09 pm   Time: 3:01   Attendance: 3121

Weather: Sunny and nice

Game: CAM7140

Spot starter Daryl Harang allowed just one run in five innings, on Rich Giannotti’s third inning homer, his second of the year.  Harang scattered six hits and only walked one.

Southern Maryland extended their lead in the seventh, however, on Pat Osborn’s RBI double down the third base line, and a sac fly from Jeremy Owens.

Blue Crabs starter Joe Gannon took a shutout into the eighth, extending his scoreless streak to 13 innings.  Josh Johnson led off the eighth with a single on the first pitch, however, chasing Gannon.  Carl Loadenthal then singled up the middle against reliever Matt Schweitzer, and Keoni DeRenne sacrificed both into scoring position.  P.J. Rose was hit by a pitch to load the bases, and Tom Collaro drew a bases loaded walk to get the Revs on the board at 3-1.  Schweitzer came back to strike out both Matt Rogelstad and Jason Aspito, however, to squelch the threat.

Matt Esquivel led off the ninth with a single against closer Matt Hensley, again bringing the tying run to the plate.  Hensley came back to strike out both Matt Padgett and Johnson.  Esquivel stole second on the latter of the two, and scored on another knock up the middle by Loadenthal, but Hensley came back to strike out the side, fanning DeRenne to end the game.

Gannon (7-9) improves to 6-1 in his career against York (4-0 this season), and has allowed one or no earned runs in six of his seven starts against the Revs.

Harang (2-8) suffered the loss, despite lowering his ERA to 4.35.  He has allowed just one earned run in his last 13 innings of work.

Notes: It is the sixth consecutive one-run game for the Revs, who are now 4-2 during that stretch… the Revs still lead the league in one-run victories, and are 14-8 in such situations this season… P.J. Rose extended his hitting streak to six games (9-for-21) with a first inning single… Loadenthal (2-for-5) extended his streak to five games (7-for-21)… Tim Harikkala (5-1) will face Kenny Rayborn (6-5) in the middle game of the series on Wednesday at 7 p.m… it is Bark in the Park: Part Duex, as man’s best friend is invited back to Sovereign Bank Stadium… all young ballplayers participating in the Revs’ one-day baseball camp sponsored by Wellspan will also be welcomed Wednesday night… every Wednesday is an Amtrak Wednesday where fans can enter a drawing for two free, round-trip tickets.

                                The Automated ScoreBook

                           SoMD Blue Crabs at York Revolution

                    Jul 14, 2009 at York, PA (Sovereign Bank Stad.)

SoMD Blue Crabs 3 (2-3)                       York Revolution 2 (4-1)

Player                      AB  R  H BI       Player                      AB  R  H BI

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J Ramistella rf............  4  1  3  0       C Loadenthal cf............  5  0  2  1

L. Rodriguez ss............  4  1  0  0       Keoni DeRenne 2b...........  4  0  0  0

P. Osborn 3b...............  4  0  1  1       P.J. Rose 1b...............  3  0  1  0

J. Shanks lf...............  4  0  2  0        Ryan Goleski pr...........  0  0  0  0

J. Owens dh................  3  0  0  1        J. Purdom 1b..............  0  0  0  0

L. Burkhart c..............  4  0  0  0       Tom Collaro dh.............  3  0  0  1

O. Martinez 1b.............  4  0  2  0       M. Rogelstad ss............  4  0  0  0

M. Just 2b.................  4  0  1  0        A. Manuel ss..............  0  0  0  0

R. Giannotti cf............  4  1  2  1       Jason Aspito rf............  3  0  1  0

J. Gannon p................  0  0  0  0       Matt Esquivel lf...........  3  1  1  0

 M Schweitzer p............  0  0  0  0       Matt Padgett 3b............  4  0  1  0

 M. Hensley p..............  0  0  0  0       Josh Johnson c.............  4  1  1  0

                                              Daryl Harang p.............  0  0  0  0

                                               Brian Holliday p..........  0  0  0  0

                                               J. Olson p................  0  0  0  0

Totals..................... 35  3 11  3       Totals..................... 33  2  7  2

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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SoMD Blue Crabs..... 001 000 200 -  3 11  0

York Revolution..... 000 000 011 -  2  7  0

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DP - Revolution 1. LOB - Blue Crabs 12; Revolution 9. 2B - J Ramistella 2; P.

Osborn; J. Shanks; O. Martinez; R. Giannotti. HR - R. Giannotti(2). HBP - L.

Rodriguez; P.J. Rose; J. Aspito. SH - L. Burkhart; K. DeRenne. SF - J. Owens. SB -

M. Esquivel.

SoMD Blue Crabs                IP  H  R ER BB SO  WP BK HP IBB  AB BF  FO GO

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J. Gannon  W,7-9...........   7.0  4  1  1  1  4   1  0  1  0   25 27   8  9

M Schweitzer ..............   1.0  1  0  0  1  2   0  0  1  0    3  6   0  1

M. Hensley  S,7............   1.0  2  1  1  0  3   0  0  0  0    5  5   0  0

York Revolution                IP  H  R ER BB SO  WP BK HP IBB  AB BF  FO GO

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Daryl Harang  L,2-8........   5.0  6  1  1  1  3   0  0  0  0   20 21   5  6

Brian Holliday ............   3.0  4  2  2  3  2   0  0  1  1   11 17   4  3

J. Olson ..................   1.0  1  0  0  0  1   0  0  0  0    4  4   1  1

WP - J. Gannon. HBP - by B. Holliday (L. Rodriguez); by J. Gannon (J. Aspito); by M

Schweitzer (P.J. Rose).

Strikeouts - P. Osborn; J. Owens 3; O. Martinez; R. Giannotti; C Loadenthal; K.

DeRenne; P.J. Rose; M. Rogelstad; J. Aspito; M. Esquivel; M. Padgett 2; J. Johnson.

Walks - J Ramistella; P. Osborn; J. Shanks; J. Owens; T. Collaro; M. Esquivel.

Umpires - HP: Marty Bauer  1B: Matt Beaver  3B: Mark Facto

Start: 7:00   Time: 2:56   Attendance: 3149

J. Gannon faced 1 batter in the 8th.

Game: YRK7149

Play-by-Play

                            The Automated ScoreBook

               SoMD Blue Crabs at York Revolution - Play-by-Play

                Jul 14, 2009 at York, PA (Sovereign Bank Stad.)

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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SoMD Blue Crabs..... 001 000 200 -  3 11  0

York Revolution..... 000 000 011 -  2  7  0

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SoMD Blue Crabs starters: 26/rf J Ramistella; 8/ss L. Rodriguez; 13/3b P.

Osborn; 18/lf J. Shanks; 25/dh J. Owens; 16/c L. Burkhart; 15/1b O. Martinez;

20/2b M. Just; 21/cf R. Giannotti; 36/p J. Gannon;

York Revolution starters: 11/cf C Loadenthal; 7/2b K. DeRenne; 12/1b P.J. Rose;

25/dh T. Collaro; 9/ss M. Rogelstad; 28/rf J. Aspito; 99/lf M. Esquivel; 34/3b

M. Padgett; 17/c J. Johnson; 38/p D. Harang;

SoMD Blue Crabs 1st - J Ramistella doubled. L. Rodriguez fouled out to

c, bunt. P. Osborn grounded out to 3b; J Ramistella advanced to third. J.

Shanks popped up to rf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 1st - C Loadenthal grounded out to 2b. K. DeRenne popped

up to 1b. P.J. Rose singled. P.J. Rose advanced to second on a wild pitch. T.

Collaro grounded out to ss. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 2nd - J. Owens struck out swinging. L. Burkhart grounded

out to ss. O. Martinez singled. M. Just grounded out to 1b unassisted. 0

runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 2nd - M. Rogelstad grounded out to 2b. J. Aspito popped

up to 3b. M. Esquivel walked. M. Padgett singled; M. Esquivel advanced to

second. J. Johnson grounded out to 3b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 3rd - R. Giannotti homered, RBI. J Ramistella popped up

to 2b. L. Rodriguez grounded out to 3b. P. Osborn walked. J. Shanks flied out

to cf. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 3rd - C Loadenthal struck out swinging. K. DeRenne flied

out to lf. P.J. Rose struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0

LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 4th - J. Owens struck out swinging. L. Burkhart grounded

out to 2b. O. Martinez doubled. M. Just lined out to 1b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0

errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 4th - T. Collaro popped up to 2b. M. Rogelstad grounded

out to ss. J. Aspito singled. M. Esquivel struck out swinging. 0 runs, 1

hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 5th - R. Giannotti doubled. J Ramistella singled; R.

Giannotti advanced to third. L. Rodriguez hit into double play 3b to 1b; J

Ramistella advanced to second; R. Giannotti out on the play. P. Osborn struck

out looking. 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 5th - M. Padgett grounded out to 2b. J. Johnson grounded

out to ss. C Loadenthal fouled out to 1b. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0

LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 6th - B. Holliday to p for D. Harang. J. Shanks doubled.

J. Owens walked. L. Burkhart out at first p to 2b, SAC; J. Owens advanced to

second; J. Shanks advanced to third. O. Martinez popped up to p. M. Just flied

out to rf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

York Revolution 6th - K. DeRenne grounded out to 2b. P.J. Rose grounded

out to p. T. Collaro popped up to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 7th - R. Giannotti struck out swinging. J Ramistella

doubled. L. Rodriguez hit by pitch. P. Osborn doubled, RBI; L. Rodriguez

advanced to third; J Ramistella scored. J. Shanks intentionally walked. J.

Owens flied out to cf, SF, RBI; L. Rodriguez scored. L. Burkhart grounded out

to 2b. 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

York Revolution 7th - M. Rogelstad popped up to 2b. J. Aspito hit by

pitch. M. Esquivel flied out to rf. M. Padgett struck out swinging. 0 runs,

0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 8th - O. Martinez struck out swinging. M. Just singled,

bunt. R. Giannotti reached on a fielder's choice; M. Just out at second 3b to

2b. J Ramistella walked; R. Giannotti advanced to second. L. Rodriguez popped

up to 2b. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

York Revolution 8th - J. Johnson singled. M Schweitzer to p for J.

Gannon. C Loadenthal singled; J. Johnson advanced to second. K. DeRenne

grounded out to c, SAC; C Loadenthal advanced to second; J. Johnson advanced to

third. P.J. Rose hit by pitch. T. Collaro walked, RBI; P.J. Rose advanced to

second; C Loadenthal advanced to third; J. Johnson scored. R. Goleski pinch ran

for P.J. Rose. M. Rogelstad struck out looking. J. Purdom to 1b for R. Goleski.

A. Manuel to ss for M. Rogelstad. J. Olson to p for B. Holliday. J. Aspito

struck out swinging. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB.

SoMD Blue Crabs 9th - P. Osborn grounded out to ss. J. Shanks singled.

J. Owens struck out looking. L. Burkhart popped up to cf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0

errors, 1 LOB.

York Revolution 9th - M. Hensley to p for M Schweitzer. M. Esquivel

singled. M. Padgett struck out swinging. M. Esquivel stole second. J. Johnson

struck out swinging. C Loadenthal singled, RBI; M. Esquivel scored. K. DeRenne

struck out swinging. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Line score

SoMD Blue Crabs 3, York Revolution 2 (Jul 14, 2009 at York, PA)

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SoMD Blue Crabs..... 001 000 200  -  3 11  0      (2-3)

York Revolution..... 000 000 011  -  2  7  0      (4-1)

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Pitchers: SoMD Blue Crabs - J. Gannon; M Schweitzer(8); M. Hensley(9). York Revolution -

Daryl Harang; Brian Holliday(6); J. Olson(9).

Win-J. Gannon(7-9)  Save-M. Hensley(7)  Loss-Daryl Harang(2-8)  T-2:56  A-3149

HR 3 - R. Giannotti (2).

J. Gannon faced 1 batter in the 8th.

Game: YRK7149

Somerset gave up a seven run lead after putting eight runs on the board over the first four innings. Jeff Nettles hit a two run homer in the first inning, and second baseman Matt Hagen notched his twenty-fifth double of the season.

In every inning except the second and third, Newark put runs on the board to slowly catch up to Somerset. The Bears overcame the deficit and took the lead for the first time in the bottom of the ninth after a series of walks and base hits were enough to drive in the winning run. The Bears continue to improve their league leading team batting average after home runs by Andres Perez, Sandy Madera and Michael Hernandez.

Sandy Rleal closed the game for Newark after pitching for a solid three innings striking out three and allowing no earned runs. He recorded the win and improved his record to 2-2. Somerset’s Bret Prinz took his first loss of the season after walking Carl Everett, which plated Felix Martinez for the game-winning run.

Just five games into the second half of the season, both teams will go into tomorrow’s meeting with a record of 3-2.

The Newark Bears continue their three game series at home against the Somerset Patriots on Wednesday and a special day game at 11:05am on Thursday. Tickets for both games are available by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com. The Bears have partnered with Habitat for Humanity this week, and a portion of all tickets sales will be donated to Habitat. Visit Bears & Eagles Riverfront stadium and support your Newark Bears as well as a great cause.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

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 in his second game back as a Newark Bear and Carl Everett launched his twelfth homer of the season in the fourth, quickly followed by a home run off the bat of Michael Hernandez.

Newark’s Ramiro Mendoza pitched like he was still at Yankee Stadium, taking the win after seven innings on the mound, striking out four and allowing only one earned run. Armando Benitez notched his seventh save of the season after allowing just one hit in the ninth inning. Lancaster’s Eric Ackerman recorded the loss.

The Newark Bears start a three game series at home against the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, Wednesday and a special day game at 11:05am on Thursday. Tickets for all three games are available by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com. The Bears have partnered with Habitat for Humanity this week, and a portion of all tickets sales will be donated to Habitat. Visit Bears & Eagles Riverfront stadium and support your Newark Bears as well as a great cause.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

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 with a single and came home on a RBI single off the bat of Preston Wilson to make it 1-0 Flock.

The Blue Crabs came back with a run in the top of the second off Ducks’ hurler B.J. LaMura.  Three straight one-out hits, capped off by Octavio Martinez’ RBI single, tied the game at one.  In the third, James Shanks and Jeremy Owens hit back-to-back solo home runs to center field and pushed the lead to 3-1 Southern Maryland.

The ball kept flying out of Citibank Park in the home third.  Preston Wilson blasted his fifth homer to right field and plated Ray Navarrete, who was aboard after a leadoff single.  Wilson’s long ball knotted the game up at 3-3.

Both starters kept the scoreboard unblemished before the game was turned over to the bullpens.  LaMura exited in the sixth followed by reliever Cory Doyne, who made his Ducks debut working a scoreless seventh, and Joe Valentine with a perfect eighth.  Bicondoa left the mound in the seventh followed by Derrick Ellison and Mike James with a scoreless eighth.

In the ninth, Bill Simas (4-2) entered the game recording the first two outs.  John Ramistella reached on an error on Ducks’ shortstop Juan Francia and came around to score on a single and a wild pitch to push Southern Maryland ahead 4-3 for good.  Mike Hensley (1-1) worked a scoreless ninth for his sixth save.

The Long Island Ducks continue their homestand and welcome the Lancaster Barnstormers for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.  Game time is set for 7:05 with the Citibank Park gates opening at 6:05 p.m.  It’s the 3rd Annual Health Night and the first 1,500 fans will receive t-shirts, presented by North Shore LIJ/Southside Hospital.  Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Casey Lynn calling the play-by-play. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

The Patriots struck first in this game and took a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning. With the bases loaded, Riversharks’ starter Tom Davey walked Somerset’s Travis Anderson, allowing Teuris Olivares to score. Two batters later, Mike Rodriguez picked up his 23rd RBI of the season when his groundout to 2nd base drove home Jason Belcher.

The Sharks answered back in the bottom of the 3rd inning and tied the game at 2-2. With two runners in scoring position, designated hitter Jose Leon crushed a line drive to right field, plating Wayne Lydon and Jon Knott.

After three consecutive scoreless innings, Somerset once again broke the game open in the 7th inning. An RBI single by Sean Smith scored Anderson, and gave the visitors a one run lead. Smith then stole second base and scored when a ground ball trickled through the legs of Camden’s Bryant Nelson, making the score 4-2.

The Patriots added to their lead in the 8th inning, as Riversharks reliever Michael Flannery struggled to find command of his pitches. After hitting two batters and loading the bases, Flannery surrendered a walk to Matt Hagen, bringing Anderson around to score, and giving Somerset a 5-2 lead.

Somerset added an insurance run in the top of the 9th inning, courtesy of an RBI double by Anderson. With a 6-2 lead, the Patriots put the game in the hands of closer Brian Henderson, who retired the side in order, and secured the win for the visitors.

The Riversharks will be back in action on Tuesday night at 7:05pm, when they will welcome the Bridgeport Bluefish to town for a three game series. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box score

The Automated ScoreBook

Somerset Patriots at Camden

Jul 12, 2009 at Camden NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Somerset Patriots 6 (3-1)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Rodriquez, M rf……….  5  0  1  1   0  0  4  0   2

Smith, S cf…………..  4  1  1  1   0  1  5  0   2

Hagen, M 2b…………..  4  0  1  1   1  1  0  0   0

Nettles, J 3b…………  5  0  1  0   0  1  3  1   4

Olivares, T ss………..  4  2  2  0   1  0  2  4   0

Belcher, J c………….  5  1  2  0   0  1  6  2   3

Ayala, E lf…………..  3  0  0  0   1  1  1  0   0

Anderson, T dh………..  2  2  1  2   2  0  0  0   0

Burke, J 1b…………..  4  0  2  0   0  1  6  0   1

Buglovsky, C p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Gothreaux, J p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Basner, R p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Henderson, B p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 36  6 11  5   5  6 27  7  12

Camden 2 (1-3)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Lydon, W cf…………..  5  1  2  0   0  0  1  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  4  0  0  0   1  0  1  4   0

Nelson, B ss………….  4  0  1  0   0  1  1  3   3

Knott, J lf…………..  3  1  2  0   0  1  1  0   0

Leon, J dh……………  4  0  2  2   0  1  0  0   0

Burgamy, B rf…………  4  0  1  0   0  0  3  0   4

Chiaravollot 1b……….  4  0  1  0   0  1 11  1   1

Bonvechio, B 3b……….  4  0  1  0   0  2  1  2   1

Finegan, B 3b………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Torres, F c…………..  4  0  0  0   0  0  7  0   0

Davey, T p……………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Newman, J p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Flannery, M p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Totals………………. 36  2 10  2   1  6 27 13   9

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Somerset Patriots… 020 000 211 -  6 11  0

Camden………….. 002 000 000 -  2 10  2

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E – Nelson, B(8); Torres, F(2). DP – Camden 1. LOB – Patriots 12; Camden 9.

2B – Belcher, J(11); Anderson, T(11); Knott, J(13); Leon, J(5). HBP – Smith,

S; Anderson, T; Knott, J. SH – Ayala, E; Burke, J. SB – Rodriquez, M(25);

Smith, S(27). CS – Lydon, W(5).

Somerset Patriots      IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Buglovsky, C……..  5.0  9  2  2  1  3 23 25

Gothreaux, J……..  2.0  0  0  0  0  2  6  6

Basner, R………..  1.0  1  0  0  0  1  4  4

Henderson, B……..  1.0  0  0  0  0  0  3  3

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Davey, T…………  6.0  6  2  2  2  5 22 25

Newman, J………..  1.0  2  2  1  2  0  5  8

Flannery, M………  2.0  3  2  1  1  1  9 12

Win – Gothreaux, J (4-5).  Loss – Newman, J (0-2).  Save – None.

HBP – by Buglovsky, C (Knott, J); by Flannery, M (Anderson, T); by Flannery, M

(Smith, S). PB – Torres, F.

Umpires – HP: Valentin  1B: Colls  3B: Diaz

Start: 1:11   Time: 2:42   Attendance: 2992

Game: CMD7120

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 catcher Salomon Manriqez. Victor Mercedes’ line drive to center field drove in the winning two runs of the game. Tike Redman went three for four and notched another stolen base, and designated hitter Carl Everett went three for three, scoring twice and recording his forty-seventh RBI of the season.

Lancaster gathered six runs, including another home run from former Newark Bear Gerard Haran and from shortstop Aaron Herr, who scored twice and registered two RBI.

On his first day as a Newark Bear, right-hander Franklin Perez pitched for five innings, striking out six and allowing four earned runs. Armando Benitez pitched for one inning, striking out one, allowing no earned runs to record his first win of the season.

This is the first win for Newark in the second half of the season, and the first loss for Lancaster.

The Bears and Barnstormers face each other for the final game of their four game series tomorrow at 7:05pm. Monday’s game kicks off Habitat for Humanity Week at Riverfront Stadium, and tomorrow’s game will “Construction Day.” For more information on the Bears’ partnership with Habitat for Humanity and for information on tickets, please visit www.newarkbears.com.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

Bluefish bench coach Willie Upshaw will take over as manager for the rest of the 2009 campaign. Upshaw, the first manager in Bluefish history, spent three years in Bridgeport from 1998-2000. He was named Atlantic League manager of the year in 1998 after leading the team to a 64-36 record and managed the Bluefish to their lone championship the following season with a league-best 78-42 mark. After another successful year with the ‘Fish in 2000 he made his way back to the affiliated ranks with the Cleveland Indians and most recently the San Francisco Giants.

“We would like to thank Tommy for contributions to the Bluefish on and off the field,” says Bluefish owner/CEO Frank Boulton. “Tommy has had tremendous presence in the community, and has been a consummate professional in the clubhouse. We had many bright moments at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

The former Major Leaguer pitched for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989 including three 20-win seasons. Of eligible players, John is currently the winningest pitcher in Major League Baseball history not in the Hall of Fame. Tommy finished with a 3.34 ERA and 2,245 strikeouts in 760 games played.

He was selected to the Major League All-Star team four times and also finished second in the Cy Young Award balloting for both the 1977 and 1979 seasons. During his career, he won two World Series championships. John won the Hutch Award in 1975 for displaying honor, courage, and dedication to the game of baseball both on and off the field, and the National League Comeback Player of the Year award in 1976 after returning from surgery.

John retired from his playing career in 1989 after stints with the Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels, and Athletics. John joined the Bluefish in December of 2006 as the fifth manager in team history. He managed the team for two and a half seasons and led Bridgeport to a 159-176 overall record.

Upshaw’s Major League tenure spanned 10 seasons, nine of them with the Toronto Blue Jays. Originally selected in the fifth round of the 1975 free agent draft by the New York Yankees, he spent the first two years of his career in the minors before being chosen by the Blue Jays as part of the 1977 expansion draft. Willie would eventually make his Major League debut the following year on April 9 against the Detroit Tigers. In 1982, he became the Blue Jays regular first-baseman and led the team in home runs (21) and RBI (75). The following year he became the first Toronto player to top 100 RBI in a season with 104. Upshaw surpassed the 1,000 career hit mark in 1988, his final season in the Major Leagues, and finished his career with 1,103 hits, 123 home runs, 528 RBI and a .262 batting average.

Following a brief stint in Japan, Upshaw began his coaching career in 1991 as a hitting instructor in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. After two successful years in the minor leagues, he was on the fast track up the coaching chain after being named hitting coach for the Texas Rangers. Willie then returned to Toronto in 1995 where he would serve as hitting coach for the next three seasons. In 1998, the former Major-Leaguer would then make his way back home to Fairfield County, where he would become the first field manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

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 each put a pair of runs on the board for Long Island.

The Bears retired the final thirteen Ducks at bat, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the five run deficit. Tike Redman, gathered one run off of two hits and Charlton Jimerson notched another two RBI to take his record to twenty-one for the season.

Newark’s Ryan Bukvich recorded the loss and Long Island’s starter Troy Cate improved his record to 4-2 with the win.

The Bears will face the Ducks on tomorrow evening at 6:05pm at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Wednesday evening will be Lady’s Night at the Den, featuring Danielle Staub of BRAVO TV’s Real Housewives of New Jersey. Tickets are still available for both games by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

Despite holding the Patriots hitless over his final six innings pitched, starter Kyle Jackson could not recover as the Pats jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the second inning.  Joe Burke led off the top of the frame with a leadoff single and was brought home on Elliot Ayala’s RBI double down the left field line.  Mike Rodriguez then followed with an RBI triple into the left field corner to give Somerset a 5-0 lead.  Rodriguez finished the night 2-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and stole his 21^st base of the year.

Jackson (5-6) retired the final three batters of the inning, and went on to allow four walks and a balk over the next five frames.  The only other run scored against Jackson came in the fourth when Josh Pressley hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Rodriguez.  The righty suffered the loss after going seven innings with three strikeouts while giving up six runs on six hits and four walks.

Casey Hoorelbeke and Andy Weimer combined to hold the Patriots hitless the rest of the game, pitching scoreless eighth and ninth innings respectively.

The Bluefish, trailing 6-3, attempted to make a late rally in the bottom of the ninth inning against Somerset closer Ryan Basner.  Adam Greenberg nailed a one out pitch down the right field line and into the home bullpen for a triple.  Tyrone Pendergrass then hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Greenberg.  Luis Lopez proceeded to pop up to first base to end the game and give Basner his fourth save of the year.

Somerset starter Chris Buglovsky (1-0) earned his first victory of the season by striking out two and holding Bridgeport to three runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings pitched.  It was Buglovsky’s second start of the year and just his sixth in two years.

Brandon Sing highlighted Bridgeport’s eight-hit performance, finishing 2-for-3 with one RBI.  Sing hit an RBI double in the bottom of the first inning that was just over the outstretched arm of leftfielder Elliot Ayala.

Luis Lopez had two walks for Bridgeport, including one in the seventh inning.  Sing then followed with a walk of his own to bring the tying run to the plate when Jesse Hoorelbeke came up with the ‘Fish behind 6-3.  Lefty Brian Henderson was brought in to face the slugger, and responded by jamming Hoorelbeke into a 5-4-3 double play.

The Bluefish and Patriots play the final game of their three-game series tomorrow during a 10:35 a.m. matinee. Righthander Dan Reichert will be on the mound for the Bluefish, and will be opposed by Patriots starter Brian Adams. Everyone in attendance will be able to experience “Winning Inning Wednesday” and have the chance to take home $10,000. Tickets are still available by visiting the Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jul 07, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Barnstormers 12 (32-36)              Blue Crabs 10 (40-28)

AB  R  H RBI                         AB  R  H RBI

Turner,L ss        4  3  3  3        Ramistella,J rf    5  1  1  0

Woods,M cf         5  1  1  2        Just,M 3b          5  1  0  0

Biernbaum,L dh     5  1  2  1        Osborn,P 1b        5  2  2  1

Haran,G c          6  1  2  4        Shanks,J lf        5  3  3  1

Morris,J 1b        5  0  3  1        Owens,J cf         4  0  0  1

Mulhern,R lf       4  1  1  1        Acey,J 2b          4  2  2  1

Herr,A 3b          5  1  1  0        Burkhart,L dh      3  0  1  1

Sabatella,B 2b     3  1  1  0        Martinez,O c       3  1  1  3

Watson,M ph        1  0  0  0        Jeroloman,C ss     4  0  1  1

Housel,D 2b        1  1  1  0        Ramsey,K p         0  0  0  0

Campbell,M rf      5  2  3  0        Grube,J p          0  0  0  0

Fritz,B p          0  0  0  0        Schweitzer,M p     0  0  0  0

Gomez,R p          0  0  0  0        James,M p          0  0  0  0

Alfonseca,A p      0  0  0  0        Hensley,M p        0  0  0  0

DeCrstfaro,V p     0  0  0  0

Totals……      44 12 18 12        Totals……      38 10 11  9

Score by innings:                      R  H  E

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Barnstormers          004 000 125   – 12 18  1

Blue Crabs            033 031 000   – 10 11  0

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E – Sabatella,B. LOB – Barnstormers 12; Blue Crabs 5. 2B – Biernbaum,L;

Mulhern,R; Campbell,M 2; Osborn,P. 3B – Turner,L; Shanks,J. HR -

Martinez,O(3). SF – Owens,J. SB – Turner,L; Woods,M; Shanks,J. CS -

Morris,J.

IP  H  R ER BB SO  WP BK HP IBB  AB BF Fly Gnd

Fritz,B               4.1  9  9  7  2  5   1  1  1  0   23 26   4  4

Gomez,R W 2-1         3.2  2  1  1  0  2   0  0  0  0   12 13   9  0

Alfonseca,A S,2       1.0  0  0  0  0  1   0  0  0  0    3  3   2  0

Ramsey,K              5.0  6  4  4  4  2   0  0  0  0   20 24   7  5

Grube,J               1.2  5  1  1  0  2   0  0  0  0   10 10   2  1

Schweitzer,M          0.2  3  2  2  0  1   0  0  0  0    5  5   1  0

James,M               0.2  0  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0    2  2   1  1

Hensley,M L 4-2       0.2  3  5  5  3  1   0  0  0  1    5  8   0  1

DeCrstfaro,V          0.1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0    2  2   0  1

WP – Fritz,B. HBP – by Fritz,B (Acey,J). BK – Fritz,B.

Strikeouts – Woods,M; Biernbaum,L 2; Haran,G; Sabatella,B; Campbell,M;

Just,M; Owens,J 4; Acey,J; Martinez,O; Jeroloman,C. Walks – Turner,L 2;

Woods,M; Biernbaum,L; Morris,J; Mulhern,R 2; Burkhart,L; Martinez,O.

Umpires – Home:Mark Facto  1st:Marty Bauer  3rd:Matt Beaver

Start: 7:05 PM   Time: 3:37   Attendance: 3421

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                    Wednesday’s Probables:

LAN:  LHP Eric Ackerman (3-5, 3.34); SMD:  RHP Ryan Bicondoa (6-2, 4.46)

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jul 07, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Score by innings:                      R  H  E

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Barnstormers          004 000 125   – 12 18  1

Blue Crabs            033 031 000   – 10 11  0

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Barnstormers inning 1

Turner,L grounded out to p, bunt.  Woods,M flied out to cf.  Biernbaum,L

grounded out to 2b.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 1

Ramistella,J popped up to 2b.  Just,M flied out to rf.  Osborn,P flied out

to rf.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 2

Haran,G flied out to rf.  Morris,J singled to left field.  Morris,J out at

second p to 1b to 2b, caught stealing.  Mulhern,R grounded out to ss.  0

runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 2

Shanks,J singled through the left side.  Owens,J struck out looking.  Acey,J

singled up the middle; Shanks,J advanced to third.  Acey,J advanced to

second on a balk; Shanks,J scored on a balk.  Burkhart,L grounded out to ss;

Acey,J advanced to third.  Martinez,O homered to left center, 2 RBI; Acey,J

scored.  Jeroloman,C struck out looking.  3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 3

Herr,A grounded out to 2b.  Sabatella,B singled to right field.  Campbell,M

singled up the middle; Sabatella,B advanced to second.  Turner,L tripled to

right center, 2 RBI; Campbell,M scored; Sabatella,B scored.  Woods,M walked.

Biernbaum,L doubled to left center, RBI; Woods,M advanced to third;

Turner,L scored.  Haran,G grounded out to ss, RBI; Woods,M scored.  Morris,J

walked.  Mulhern,R walked; Morris,J advanced to second; Biernbaum,L advanced

to third.  Herr,A fouled out to c.  4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 3

Ramistella,J singled to center field.  Just,M reached on a fielder’s choice;

Ramistella,J advanced to second on a fielding error by 2b.  Just,M advanced

to second on a wild pitch; Ramistella,J advanced to third on a wild pitch.

Osborn,P singled to left field, RBI; Just,M advanced to third; Ramistella,J

scored, unearned.  Shanks,J grounded out to 2b, RBI; Osborn,P advanced to

second; Just,M scored.  Owens,J struck out swinging.  Acey,J singled down

the rf line, RBI; Osborn,P scored, unearned.  Burkhart,L singled through the

left side; Acey,J advanced to second.  Martinez,O reached on a fielder’s

choice; Burkhart,L out at second ss to 2b.  3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 2 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 4

Sabatella,B fouled out to 2b.  Campbell,M flied out to cf.  Turner,L walked.

Woods,M struck out swinging.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 4

Jeroloman,C flied out to rf.  Ramistella,J grounded out to 3b.  Just,M

struck out swinging.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 5

Biernbaum,L singled to left field.  Haran,G struck out swinging.  Morris,J

flied out to cf.  Mulhern,R lined out to lf.  0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1

LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 5

Osborn,P doubled to right center.  Shanks,J singled up the middle; Osborn,P

advanced to third.  Shanks,J stole second.  Owens,J struck out swinging.

Acey,J hit by pitch.  Burkhart,L walked, RBI; Acey,J advanced to second;

Shanks,J advanced to third; Osborn,P scored.  Martinez,O walked, RBI;

Burkhart,L advanced to second; Acey,J advanced to third; Shanks,J scored.

Gomez,R to p for Fritz,B.  Jeroloman,C singled to right field, RBI;

Martinez,O advanced to second; Burkhart,L advanced to third; Acey,J scored.

Ramistella,J fouled out to 1b.  Just,M flied out to cf.  3 runs, 3 hits, 0

errors, 3 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 6

Grube,J to p for Ramsey,K.  Herr,A grounded out to ss.  Sabatella,B struck

out looking.  Campbell,M doubled down the rf line.  Turner,L singled through

the left side; Campbell,M advanced to third.  Woods,M fouled out to 1b.  0

runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 6

Osborn,P flied out to cf.  Shanks,J tripled to center field.  Owens,J flied

out to lf, SF, RBI; Shanks,J scored.  Acey,J struck out swinging.  1 run, 1

hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 7

Biernbaum,L struck out swinging.  Haran,G singled through the left side.

Morris,J singled to center field; Haran,G advanced to second.  Mulhern,R

doubled to center field, RBI; Morris,J advanced to third; Haran,G scored.

Herr,A popped up to 1b.  Watson,M pinch hit for Sabatella,B.  Schweitzer,M

to p for Grube,J.  Watson,M popped up to ss.  1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2

LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 7

Housel,D to 2b for Watson,M.  Burkhart,L flied out to cf.  Martinez,O struck

out looking.  Jeroloman,C flied out to rf.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 8

Campbell,M doubled to right center.  Turner,L singled to third base;

Campbell,M advanced to third.  Woods,M singled through the left side, RBI;

Turner,L advanced to second; Campbell,M scored.  Biernbaum,L struck out

looking.  James,M to p for Schweitzer,M.  Woods,M stole second; Turner,L

stole third.  Haran,G grounded out to ss, RBI; Turner,L scored.  Morris,J

popped up to 3b.  2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 8

Ramistella,J popped up to 2b.  Just,M flied out to cf.  Osborn,P flied out

to cf.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 9

Hensley,M to p for James,M.  Mulhern,R walked.  Herr,A singled to left

field; Mulhern,R advanced to second.  Housel,D singled to right center;

Herr,A advanced to second; Mulhern,R advanced to third.  Campbell,M struck

out swinging.  Turner,L walked, RBI; Housel,D advanced to second; Herr,A

advanced to third; Mulhern,R scored.  Woods,M grounded out to ss, RBI;

Turner,L advanced to second; Housel,D advanced to third; Herr,A scored.

Biernbaum,L intentionally walked.  Haran,G singled up the middle, 2 RBI;

Biernbaum,L advanced to third; Turner,L scored; Housel,D scored.

DeCrstfaro,V to p for Hensley,M.  Morris,J singled to left field, RBI;

Haran,G advanced to second; Biernbaum,L scored.  Mulhern,R reached on a

fielder’s choice; Morris,J advanced to second; Haran,G out at third 3b

unassisted.  5 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 9

Alfonseca,A to p for Gomez,R.  Shanks,J flied out to rf.  Owens,J struck out

swinging.  Acey,J lined out to 1b.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                    Wednesday’s Probables:

LAN:  LHP Eric Ackerman (3-5, 3.34); SMD:  RHP Ryan Bicondoa (6-2, 4.46)

Long Island started strong with eight runs in the first inning after a series of wild pitches and walked batters. They added another two runs in the second after a two run homer off the bat of infielder Victor Rodriguez. In his first day in a Duck’s uniform, Alberto Castillo hit a homerun in the ninth inning to secure the win for Long Island.

The Bears gathered five runs, the first a home run off the bat of Charlton Jimerson, his eighth this season. Jacque Jones crushed a home run in the third and hit a two run single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Jimerson and Jones each put two runs on the board for Newark.

Julio Manon notched his fourth win of the season after pitching for five innings, striking out five and allowing two earned runs. Newark’s newly signed Sean Tracey took the loss.

The loss brings Newark’s record to 34-34 and Long Island’s to 36-31.

The Bears will face the Ducks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6:05pm at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Wednesday evening will be Lady’s Night at the Den, featuring Danielle Staub of BRAVO TV’s Real Housewives of New Jersey. Tickets are still available for both games by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com.

If you can’t make the game, make sure to check out Emmy Award winning broadcaster Spencer Ross who will be calling play by play on Newark Bears Internet Radio in partnership with Newark Radio Series. Visit http://wm5.spacialnet.com/NewarkRadionetDC114643 at game time to tune in.

Yan (6-2) went the distance for the ‘Fish, pitching a complete game three-hitter with two strikeouts, while walking one to earn the victory.  The righty made quick work of the Freedom Division First Half champions, finishing the night with 100 pitches.

At one point, Yan retired 13 straight Somerset batters before allowing an Elliot Ayala single to center field in the top of the ninth inning.  The only run against the former-Major Leaguer came on an RBI single by Mike Rodriguez in the same inning, scoring Sean Smith.  It was Yan’s third complete game of the season and first since June 14 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

Bridgeport struck early against Atlantic League wins leader Jim Magrane, scoring two runs in the bottom of the third inning.  After a one-out single to left field by Todd Davison, Adam Greenberg hit an RBI triple to plate Davison.  Greenberg then was brought home on an RBI sacrifice fly to left field by Tyrone Pendergrass.  Greenberg finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI.

Brandon Sing provided Yan with plenty of support as well, blasting two home runs for his second multi-home run game of the season.  Sing extended Bridgeport’s 2-0 lead by drilling a 3-1 Jim Magrane pitch into the leftfield net during the bottom of the sixth frame.  The leftfielder hit his second dinger of the night in the eighth, a deep shot over the left-centerfield wall, to give the ‘Fish a 4-0 lead.  The slugger finished 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI and ended a 16-game homerless drought with tonight’s performance.

Magrane (9-2) was tagged with his second loss of the season despite striking out seven and giving up three runs on seven hits and one walk in six innings pitched.

Tip Fairchild pitched the final two innings for Somerset, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five.  Fairchild and Magrane combined to fan 12 Bluefish batters.  It is the second time in four days that the ‘Fish have struck out a season-high 12 times.

With the victory, the Bluefish have won a season-high four straight games at home and have now won seven of their past ten games.

The Bluefish and Patriots play game two of their three-game set tomorrow with the first pitch slated for 7:05 p.m. The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates open at 6:05 p.m. for Kid’s Eat Free Tuesday, courtesy of Stew Leonard’s. All kids (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and 12 oz. fountain soda. Tickets are still available by visiting the Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jul 06, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Barnstormers 9 (31-36)               Blue Crabs 8 (40-27)

AB  R  H RBI                         AB  R  H RBI

Turner,L ss        5  1  1  3        Ramistella,J rf    6  2  2  1

Sabatella,B 1b/2b  7  0  2  0        Just,M 3b          5  1  0  1

Woods,M cf         4  1  1  0        Garcia,T ss        7  1  3  2

Biernbaum,L dh     7  1  2  1        Osborn,P 1b        7  0  2  2

Haran,G c          4  2  0  0        Shanks,J lf        7  0  2  0

Bravo,D 2b         1  0  0  0        Owens,J cf         5  1  0  0

Morris,J 1b        5  2  4  1        Acey,J 2b          6  1  1  1

Mulhern,R lf       6  2  4  2        Burkhart,L dh      5  2  3  0

Campbell,M rf      6  0  3  2        Jeroloman,C pr/dh  1  0  1  0

Housel,D 3b        5  0  0  0        Martinez,O c       6  0  2  1

Hodges,T p         0  0  0  0        Gannon,J p         0  0  0  0

Ovalles,J p        0  0  0  0        Schweitzer,M p     0  0  0  0

Scobie,J p         0  0  0  0        James,M p          0  0  0  0

Musser,N p         0  0  0  0        Estrada,P p        0  0  0  0

Camacho,E p        0  0  0  0        Batson,B p         0  0  0  0

Abel,N p           0  0  0  0        DeCrstfaro,V p     0  0  0  0

Peeples,R p        0  0  0  0

Totals……      50  9 17  9        Totals……      55  8 16  8

Score by innings:                           R  H  E

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Barnstormers          001 101 032 000 1  -  9 17  2

Blue Crabs            042 010 001 000 0  -  8 16  0

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E – Housel,D 2. DP – Barnstormers 1; Blue Crabs 2. LOB – Barnstormers 13;

Blue Crabs 17. 2B – Campbell,M; Osborn,P; Acey,J; Martinez,O. HR -

Turner,L(5); Biernbaum,L(8); Mulhern,R(6); Ramistella,J(10). SH -

Burkhart,L; Martinez,O. SF – Mulhern,R. SB – Sabatella,B; Woods,M; Haran,G.

CS – Sabatella,B; Owens,J.

IP  H  R ER BB SO  WP BK HP IBB  AB BF Fly Gnd

Hodges,T              2.0  6  6  6  3  3   1  0  1  0   12 16   2  1

Ovalles,J             2.0  1  0  0  0  1   0  0  0  0    8  8   5  0

Scobie,J              1.0  3  1  1  0  0   0  0  0  0    6  6   0  3

Musser,N              1.0  2  0  0  1  1   0  0  0  0    5  6   1  1

Camacho,E             2.0  1  0  0  1  1   0  0  0  0    6  7   1  3

Abel,N W 1-0          4.0  2  1  1  1  4   0  0  0  0   14 17   2  5

Peeples,R S,2         1.0  1  0  0  0  1   0  0  0  0    4  4   0  2

Gannon,J              7.2 11  6  6  5  1   0  0  1  0   30 37  11  8

Schweitzer,M          0.1  0  0  0  0  1   0  0  0  0    1  1   0  0

James,M               1.0  3  2  2  1  1   0  0  0  0    6  7   1  1

Estrada,P             2.0  2  0  0  1  3   0  0  0  0    7  8   0  2

Batson,B L 2-3        1.1  1  1  1  2  0   0  0  0  0    4  6   3  0

DeCrstfaro,V          0.2  0  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0    2  2   2  0

WP – Hodges,T. HBP – by Hodges,T (Owens,J); by Gannon,J (Haran,G).

Strikeouts – Sabatella,B; Woods,M; Biernbaum,L; Haran,G 2; Mulhern,R;

Ramistella,J; Just,M; Garcia,T 2; Osborn,P 2; Owens,J 4; Acey,J. Walks -

Turner,L 2; Woods,M 3; Haran,G 2; Morris,J; Housel,D; Ramistella,J 2;

Just,M 2; Owens,J; Acey,J.

Umpires – Home:Matt Beaver  1st:Mark Facto  3rd:Marty Bauer

Start: 7:05 PM   Time: 4:48   Attendance: 2573

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                 Tuesday’s Probables:

LAN:  RHP Ben Fritz (3-4, 3.49); SMD:  LHP Keith Ramsey (0-0, 0.00)

Hodges,T faced 2 batters in the 3rd.

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jul 06, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Score by innings:                           R  H  E

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Barnstormers          001 101 032 000 1  -  9 17  2

Blue Crabs            042 010 001 000 0  -  8 16  0

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Blue Crabs inning 2

Sabatella,B to 2b.  Morris,J to 1b for Bravo,D.  Acey,J out at first p to ss

to 1b.  Burkhart,L singled to center field.  Martinez,O popped up to 2b.

Ramistella,J walked; Burkhart,L advanced to second.  Just,M walked;

Ramistella,J advanced to second; Burkhart,L advanced to third.  Garcia,T

singled up the middle, 2 RBI; Just,M advanced to second; Ramistella,J

scored; Burkhart,L scored.  Osborn,P doubled to left field, 2 RBI; Garcia,T

scored; Just,M scored.  Shanks,J flied out to lf.  4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors,

1 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 3

Mulhern,R homered to left center, RBI.  Campbell,M grounded out to 2b.

Housel,D walked.  Turner,L walked; Housel,D advanced to second.  Sabatella,B

flied out to lf.  Woods,M walked; Turner,L advanced to second; Housel,D

advanced to third.  Biernbaum,L flied out to cf.  1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3

LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 3

Owens,J hit by pitch.  Owens,J advanced to second on a wild pitch.  Acey,J

doubled to left center, (ground-rule), RBI; Owens,J scored.  Ovalles,J to p

for Hodges,T.  Burkhart,L fouled out to 2b.  Martinez,O doubled down the lf

line, RBI; Acey,J scored.  Ramistella,J popped up to 2b.  Just,M flied out

to rf.  2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 4

Haran,G walked.  Morris,J singled up the middle; Haran,G advanced to second.

Mulhern,R singled through the right side; Morris,J advanced to second;

Haran,G advanced to third.  Campbell,M reached on a fielder’s choice, RBI;

Mulhern,R out at second 2b to ss; Morris,J advanced to third; Haran,G

scored.  Housel,D grounded into double play p to ss to 1b; Campbell,M out on

the play.  1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 5

Scobie,J to p for Ovalles,J.  Acey,J grounded out to ss.  Burkhart,L singled

to right field.  Martinez,O singled through the right side; Burkhart,L

advanced to second.  Ramistella,J singled to shortstop; Martinez,O advanced

to second; Burkhart,L advanced to third.  Just,M reached on a fielder’s

choice, RBI; Ramistella,J out at second ss to 2b; Martinez,O advanced to

third; Burkhart,L scored.  Garcia,T grounded out to 3b.  1 run, 3 hits, 0

errors, 2 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 6

Biernbaum,L popped up to 2b.  Haran,G hit by pitch.  Morris,J singled to

left center; Haran,G advanced to third.  Mulhern,R flied out to lf, SF, RBI;

Haran,G scored.  Campbell,M singled to right field; Morris,J advanced to

second.  Housel,D reached on a fielder’s choice; Campbell,M out at second ss

to 2b.  1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 8

Morris,J singled down the rf line.  Mulhern,R singled up the middle;

Morris,J advanced to second.  Campbell,M flied out to cf.  Housel,D grounded

out to ss; Mulhern,R advanced to second; Morris,J advanced to third.

Turner,L homered to left field, 3 RBI; Mulhern,R scored; Morris,J scored.

Schweitzer,M to p for Gannon,J.  Sabatella,B struck out swinging.  3 runs, 3

hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 9

James,M to p for Schweitzer,M.  Woods,M walked.  Biernbaum,L struck out

swinging.  Woods,M stole second.  Haran,G grounded out to 3b.  Morris,J

singled through the right side, RBI; Woods,M scored.  Mulhern,R singled

through the left side; Morris,J advanced to second.  Campbell,M singled to

right center, RBI; Mulhern,R advanced to third; Morris,J scored.  Housel,D

flied out to cf.  2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 9

Abel,N to p for Camacho,E.  Burkhart,L grounded out to ss.  Martinez,O

grounded out to 2b.  Ramistella,J homered to left field, RBI.  Just,M

grounded out to 2b.  1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 13

Woods,M walked.  Woods,M out at first p to 1b, picked off.  Biernbaum,L

homered to right field, RBI.  Haran,G walked.  DeCrstfaro,V to p for

Batson,B.  Morris,J fouled out to lf.  Haran,G stole second.  Mulhern,R

flied out to cf.  1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                 Tuesday’s Probables:

LAN:  RHP Ben Fritz (3-4, 3.49); SMD:  LHP Keith Ramsey (0-0, 0.00)

Lancaster’s Housel batted right-handed in the 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 8th

innings.

Hodges,T faced 2 batters in the 3rd.

Southern Maryland scored first in the top of the second inning after center fielder Jeremy Owens singled, designated hitter Jermy Acey singled, and catcher Lance Burkhart singled to plate Owens.  First baseman Octavio Martinez then singled to score Acey and right fielder John Ramistella (9) followed with a three run homerun for the 5-0 lead.

The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of the fourth inning.  Acey walked and Martinez drove him home on an RBI single to make the score 6-0.

The Patriots scored in the bottom of the fourth inning after first baseman Josh Pressley walked and scored on an RBI single by third baseman Jeff Nettles to cut the lead to 6-1.

Southern Maryland broke open the game with six runs in the top of the sixth inning.  Burkhart doubled, Martinez singled, and Ramistella doubled to score Burkhart.  Second baseman Mike Just followed with an RBI double to plate Martinez and Ramistella, shortstop Travis Garcia singled, and left fielder James Shanks (11) hit a three run homerun for the 12-1 lead.

The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of seventh inning after Acey singled and Ramistella doubled to drive him home for the 13-1 advantage.

The Patriots scored in the bottom of the ninth inning after designated hitter Jason Belcher singled and scored on an RBI single by right fielder Elliott Ayala and catcher Travis Anderson scored on a wild pitch for the 13-3 final.

Blue Crabs reliever Ryan Bicondoa (6-2) picked up the win after pitching two scoreless innings with two strikeouts.  Patriots starter Kip Bouknight (4-5) got the loss after surrendering ten earned runs on 13 hits and five strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Sunday, July 5th with a 6:05 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game includes a Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza presented by John Maltese Iron Works and Guaranteed Win Night.  For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

With two outs already recorded in the 3rd inning, Riversharks’ starter Ryan DiPietro ran into some trouble. After surrendering a single to right fielder Jacque Jones, and a walk to designated hitter Carl Everett. First baseman Brandon Buckman stepped to the plate and hit a frozen rope up the middle, scoring Jones for the early 1-0 lead.

The Riversharks answered right back in the bottom of the third inning, as they batted around, and took a commanding lead. It all began when third baseman Brian Burgamy slapped a pitch up the middle, and advanced to 2nd base on a sacrifice bunt by catcher Jason Jacobs. The next batter was Wayne Lydon, who blooped a single into shallow right field, scoring Burgamy to even the ballgame. But the Riversharks’ bats did not stop there, a costly error by Buckman provided a kick-start to the Riversharks’ offense. With Lydon and Chris Walker onboard, second baseman Junior Spivey knocked a ball just past Bears’ shortstop Felix Martinez, which scored Lydon for the go-ahead run. One batter later, left fielder Jon Knott drove a ball off the left field wall to score both Walker and Spivey, making the score 4-1. Stepping to the plate next was first baseman Brett Bonvechio, who unloaded a 2-0 offering over the right field fence, capping the runs in the inning at 6, and a 6-1 lead for the home town club.

The Bears began to claw away at the Riversharks’ lead in the top of the 4th inning, when center fielder Tike Redman took DiPietro’s pitch to deep right field, cutting Camden’s lead to 6-2. But Camden quickly regained that run. After another error by Buckman, Bonvechio added his third RBI of the contest, when he ripped a ball into left field, scoring Spivey from 3rd, to make the score 7-2.

Camden continued to add to their lead in the bottom of the 6th inning, when Lydon drew a one-out walk. He then stole second, for his 27th swipe of the season. Walker then stepped to the plate, and tagged a ball into right field, plating Lydon for an 8-2 lead.

The Bears continued to slash away at the Riversharks’ lead. Former Rivershark catcher Albert Castillo led off the inning with a double to the left field wall. Castillo then moved to second after a walk was surrendered to Redman. Left fielder Charlton Jimerson laid down a sacrifice bunt, which Jacobs threw over the head of Bonvechio, allowing Castillo the free pass to home. This paved the way for Everett to crush a pitch off the wall in right field, scoring both Redman and Jimerson, to cut the lead to 8-5.

But once again, the Riversharks would not let the Bears’ get too close. Newark’s Reliever yielded four consecutive walks to begin the bottom of the 8th inning, allowing Lydon to walk all the way around the bases and score to up the ante to 9-5. Camden would tack on an additional run, after Knott hit a fly ball to center field, sending Walker home to make the score 10-5.

In the 9th, the ball was turned over to lefty Chris Shaver, who shut down the Bears’ revolutionary hopes of a comeback, and sealed the victory for the sharks.

The Riversharks and Bears will conclude their four game set tomorrow, for a Sunday matinee game at 1:05pm. Lefty pitcher Josh Brey (1-3, 3.51 ERA) will take the mound for the Sharks in the final game of the series, and will be opposed by Newark’s RHP Jose Garcia(3-1, 5.04 ERA). Limited seating is still available for the game. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.riversharks.com.

The holiday crowd witnessed a 12-5 Bluefish win over the Ducks courtesy mainly of a 10-run second inning, which saw Bridgeport bat around while hitting two grand slams in the same frame.

Offensive stars for Long Island included Ray Navarrete (solo home run), Lew Ford (solo home run) and Johnny Hernandez, who had three hits. Robert Paulk delivered five and one-third innings of scoreless baseball in relief of starter B.J. LaMura (5-5).

The Ducks and Bluefish continue their series on Saturday. Game time is 7:05 p.m., and the Citibank Park gates open at 6:05 p.m. Jake Dittler makes the start for Long Island against Bridgeport’s Corey Lee. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Government Service Administrators. Fans can tune into all the action on WNYG 1440 AM or online at www.liducks.com, with Chris King and David Weiss calling the play-by-play. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

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 left field.  Third baseman Mike Just then singled, shortstop Travis Garcia singled, first baseman Patrick Osborn singled, and left fielder James Shanks doubled to score Just and Garcia.  Center fielder Jeremy Owens followed with a double to score Osborn and Shanks to make the score 5-0.

Somerset answered with three runs in the bottom of the first inning.  Right fielder Mike Rodriguez singled, second baseman Matt Hagen doubled, and third baseman Jeff Nettles hit a sacrifice fly to plate Rodriguez.  Catcher Jason Belcher (2) followed with a two run homerun to cut the lead to 5-3.

The Patriots tied the game in the bottom of the third inning after Nettles doubled, designated hitter Teuris Olivares doubled to score Nettles, and left fielder Elliott Ayala singled to drive home Olivares to make the score 5-5.

Somerset scored in the bottom of the fourth inning after first baseman Joe Burke doubled and scored on an RBI single by Rodriguez for the 6-5 lead.

The Patriots added to their lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after shortstop Anthony Granato walked and later scored on a sacrifice fly to center field by Rodriguez to make the score 7-5.

Southern Maryland scored in the top of the eighth inning after a solo homerun by Owens (15) to cut the lead to 7-6.

The Patriots added to their lead in the bottom of the eighth inning.  Center fielder Sean Smith singled, stole second, and scored on an RBI single by Nettles to make the score 8-6.

Patriots starter Brian Adams (8-4) picked up the win after allowing six earned runs on nine hits and nine strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched.  Blue Crabs starter Joe Gannon (5-9) suffered the loss after allowing seven earned runs on 12 hits in 5.1 innings pitched.  Patriots closer Bret Prinz (5) got the save after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Saturday, July 4th with a 5:05 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game features a Pre-Game Baseball Clinic, $1 Hot Dogs, and a Chance to Win $10,000 presented by Heineken Premium Light.  For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

The Riversharks opened the scoring in the third inning of the game and took a one run lead. With runners on the corners, third baseman Brett Bonvechio slapped a single to right field, driving home Jon Knott, and giving Camden a 1-0 lead.

The Sharks extended their lead in the 4th inning, as they tacked on 3 more runs. With a runner in scoring position, second baseman Junior Spivey ripped a double to right field that plated Chris Walker. The next batter was Knott, who drew a walk, putting two base runners aboard. Then catcher Jason Jacobs stepped to the plate and drove a double to left field that scored both Spivey and Knott, and gave the home team a 4-0 lead.

Camden’s offense continued to click in the 5th inning. With two runners on base, first baseman Vito Chiaravollotti doubled to center field, bringing Bryant Nelson and Knott around to score. The next batter was Jacobs, who singled up the middle, allowing Chiaravollotti to score from second base, and giving the Riversharks a 7-0 lead.

The Bears finally got onto the scoreboard in the 7th inning, and cut the Riversharks lead down to 7-1. Left fielder Charlton Jimerson led off the inning with a double to left for the Bears, and then scored when Michael Sandoval stepped to the plate and followed suit.

The Bears continued to claw away at their deficit in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman first balked in a run, and then allowed another to cross the plate courtesy of a wild pitch. An RBI single by Newark’s Felix Martinez followed, and made the score 7-4 in favor of the home team.

With a three run lead in the 9th inning, the Riversharks put the ball in the hands of closer Felix Rodriguez. Despite giving up a two run homerun to Carl Everett, Rodriguez managed to close the door on the Bears, and lead Camden to a 7-6 victory. The save was Rodriguez’s fourth of the year.

The Riversharks and Bears will play game three of their four game series tomorrow at 5:35pm. Left handed pitcher Ryan DiPietro (0-2, 3.76) will take the hill for the Sharks. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box score

The Automated ScoreBook

Newark at Camden

Jul 03, 2009 at Camden NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Newark 6 (33-32)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Redman, T cf………….  3  0  0  0   2  0  2  0   0

Caruso, M 2b………….  5  0  0  0   0  1  3  4   4

Jones, J rf…………..  5  2  2  0   0  1  2  0   1

Everett, C dh…………  4  1  3  2   1  1  0  0   0

Madera, S 1b………….  4  1  1  0   1  1  6  0   0

Manriquez, S c………..  4  1  0  0   1  0  5  0   1

Jimerson, C lf………..  3  1  2  0   2  1  1  0   0

Sandoval, M 3b………..  4  0  2  1   0  0  3  2   2

Buckman, B ph………..  1  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   1

Martinez, F ss………..  4  0  1  1   0  1  2  1   0

Melody, M p…………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Bukvich, R p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Willey, C p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Benitez, A p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 37  6 11  4   7  6 24  8  11

Camden 7 (29-35)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Walker, C rf………….  4  1  1  0   1  1  0  0   0

Nelson, B ss………….  5  1  3  0   0  0  1  4   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  5  1  2  1   0  0  1  4   3

Knott, J lf…………..  2  3  2  0   3  0  4  1   0

Chiaravollot 1b……….  4  1  1  2   1  1 10  0   1

Jacobs, J c…………..  5  0  2  3   0  1  7  1   3

Lydon, W cf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  1  1  0   1

Bonvechio, B 3b……….  2  0  1  1   3  1  2  0   0

Finegan, B dh…………  5  0  1  0   0  0  0  0   6

Brazelton, D p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Guerrero, J p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Newman, J p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Rodriquez, F p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Totals………………. 36  7 14  7   8  5 27 12  14

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Newark………….. 000 000 132 -  6 11  0

Camden………….. 001 330 00X -  7 14  0

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DP – Newark 2. LOB – Newark 11; Camden 14. 2B – Everett, C; Jimerson, C;

Sandoval, M; Spivey, J; Chiaravollot; Jacobs, J. HR – Everett, C. HBP -

Lydon, W. SB – Redman, T; Jimerson, C; Walker, C.

Newark                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Melody, M………..  3.2  9  4  4  4  4 20 24

Bukvich, R……….  1.1  3  3  3  2  0  7 10

Willey, C………..  2.0  2  0  0  1  0  6  7

Benitez, A……….  1.0  0  0  0  1  1  3  4

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Brazelton, D……..  6.0  4  0  0  3  4 21 24

Guerrero, J………  1.0  2  1  1  0  0  5  5

Newman, J………..  0.1  2  3  3  2  1  3  5

Rodriquez, F……..  1.2  3  2  2  2  1  8 10

Win – Brazelton, D (3-4).  Loss – Melody, M (0-1).  Save – Rodriquez, F (4).

WP – Melody, M; Bukvich, R; Newman, J 2. HBP – by Bukvich, R (Lydon, W). BK -

Newman, J.

Umpires -

Start:   Time: 3:28   Attendance: 4267

Game: CMD7030

The Riversharks jumped out to an early lead in this contest, courtesy of some clutch hitting. With two outs already in the books, designated hitter Jose Leon safely reached first base with an infield hit. The next batter was Jon Knott, who doubled to left field and advanced Leon to third. With two runners in scoring position, first baseman Vito Chiaravolloti lined a single into left field, driving home Leon and Knott, and giving the Riversharks a 2-0 lead.

Newark pulled back a run in the top of the third, and cut Camden’s lead in half. Center fielder Tike Redman reached first base with an infield single. The next batter was second baseman Andres Perez, who tripled to center field, driving in Redman, and making the score 2-1. The Bears then drew even in the 5th inning, as an RBI double by Perez again plated Redman, and tied the game.

The Sharks answered right back in the bottom of the fifth, and retook the lead. Center fielder Wayne Lydon drew a leadoff walk, stole second base, and then advanced to third on a throwing error by Newark catcher Salomon Manriguez. He then scored when shortstop Bryant Nelson doubled to right field, giving Camden a 3-2 lead. Three batters later, Chiaravollotti stepped to the plate and picked up his third RBI of the game when he singled to center field and drove home Nelson, extending the home team’s lead.

Camden tacked on an additional run in the 6th inning, and extended their lead to 5-2. After a leadoff double by catcher Jason Jacobs, Chris Walker knocked a single to right field, and drove home Jacobs.

The Riversharks tacked on two more runs in the bottom of 8th inning, when Knott ripped a liner off the glove off Newark’s Felix Martinez. The error would score both Chris Walker and Nelson. The scoring continued for Camden when third baseman Brett Bonvechio slapped a pitch over the head of a leaping Andres Perez for Camden’s 8th run of the contest.

In the 9th inning, the game was put on the arm of reliever Michael Flannery, who tamed the Bears’ chances, whilst locking down an 8-2 Riversharks’ victory.

The Riversharks and Bears will play game two of their four game series tomorrow at 7:05pm. Right-handed pitcher Dewon Brazelton (2-4, 3.50) will take the hill for the Sharks, and will be opposed by lefty Matt Melody (0-0, 6.75) of Newark. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box Score

The Automated ScoreBook

Newark at Camden

Jul 02, 2009 at Camden, NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Newark 2 (33-31)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Redman, T cf………….  3  2  2  0   0  0  4  0   0

Perez, A 2b…………..  3  0  2  2   0  0  1  1   0

Caruso, M 2b…………  1  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Jones, J rf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  3  2  0   2

Castillo, A c………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Everett, C dh…………  4  0  0  0   0  2  0  0   1

Manriquez, S c/rf……..  4  0  0  0   0  3  6  0   0

Madera, S 1b………….  4  0  4  0   0  0  8  1   0

Buckman, B lf…………  4  0  1  0   0  1  0  0   2

Sandoval, M 3b………..  4  0  0  0   0  1  1  2   0

Martinez, F ss………..  4  0  0  0   0  2  1  2   2

Komine, S p…………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  2   0

Banks, W p…………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  1   0

Spurling, C p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Mendoza, R p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 35  2 10  2   0 12 24 10   7

Camden 8 (28-35)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Walker, C rf………….  5  1  2  1   0  0  1  0   1

Nelson, B ss………….  5  2  3  1   0  1  1  3   0

Leon, J dh……………  4  1  1  0   0  0  0  0   0

Knott, J lf…………..  5  2  1  2   0  2  1  0   2

Chiaravollot 1b……….  4  0  3  3   1  0  9  0   0

Bonvechio, B 3b……….  4  0  1  1   1  0  0  0   1

Spivey, J 2b………….  5  0  1  0   0  1  1  7   4

Jacobs, J c…………..  4  1  1  0   0  0 12  0   1

Lydon, W cf…………..  1  1  0  0   2  0  1  0   2

Davey, T p……………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Shaver, C p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Flannery, M p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 37  8 13  8   4  4 27 10  11

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Newark………….. 001 010 000 -  2 10  4

Camden………….. 200 021 03X -  8 13  0

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E – Manriquez, S(6); Sandoval, M 2(11); Martinez, F(4). DP – Newark 1;

Camden 2. LOB – Newark 7; Camden 11. 2B – Perez, A(6); Madera, S(2); Nelson,

B 2(5); Knott, J(9); Jacobs, J(7). 3B – Perez, A(4). HBP – Redman, T. SH -

Lydon, W. SF – Leon, J. SB – Lydon, W(26).

Newark                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Komine, S………..  4.2  6  4  2  2  2 21 23

Banks, W…………  1.1  3  1  1  1  1  5  8

Spurling, C………  1.0  0  0  0  1  1  4  5

Mendoza, R……….  1.0  4  3  0  0  0  7  7

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

———————————————–

Davey, T…………  7.0  8  2  2  0 10 27 28

Shaver, C………..  1.0  0  0  0  0  1  3  3

Flannery, M………  1.0  2  0  0  0  1  5  5

Win – Davey, T (7-2).  Loss – Komine, S (2-3).  Save – None.

WP – Davey, T; Flannery, M. HBP – by Davey, T (Redman, T).

Umpires – HP: Hauer  1B: Barry  3B: Facto

Start: 7:10 pm   Time: 2:51   Attendance: 2072

Weather: Sunny and nice

Game notes:

Next game probables

Newark – Matt Melody

Camden – Dewon Brazelton

Game: CAM7020

Southern Maryland took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on a solo homerun to left field by Ramistella (6).

The Patriots answered in the bottom of the third inning.  Left fielder Joe Burke singled, catcher Travis Anderson walked, shortstop Anthony Granato walked, and right fielder Mike Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly to score Burke.  First baseman Josh Pressley then walked, designated hitter Matt Hagen was hit by a pitch to score Anderson, and third baseman Jeff Nettles singled to score Granato and Pressley.  Burke capped off the rally with an RBI single to score Hagen for the 5-1 lead.

The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of the fourth inning after a solo homerun by Shanks (9) to cut the lead to 5-2.

Southern Maryland scored in the top of the fifth inning after third baseman Chuck Jeroloman walked, Ramistella walked, second baseman Mike Just walked, and shortstop Travis Garcia doubled to clear the bases and tie the game.  Shanks (10) followed with a two run homerun to make the score 7-5.

Somerset cut the lead to 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth inning after Anderson hit a solo homerun (3) to left center field.

Southern Maryland added to their lead in the top of the eighth inning after designated hitter Jermy Acey doubled and Ramistella (7) followed with a homerun to make the score 9-6.

The Blue Crabs added a run in the top of the ninth inning after a solo homerun by center fielder Jeremy Owens (14).

Southern Maryland reliever Byron Batson (2-2) picked up the win after pitching 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two.  Patriots reliever Scott Van Es (0-1) got the loss after surrendering three earned runs on three hits and two walks in 0.2 innings pitched.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home on Friday, July 3rd with a 7:05 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game features a Post-Game Fireworks Show courtesy of True and Associates.  For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

]]> http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/crabs-defeat-fish-10-6/feed/ 0 http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/revs-invite-rose-and-olsen-to-work-out/ http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/revs-invite-rose-and-olsen-to-work-out/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:52:32 +0000 Atlantic League Independent Wire Services http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/?p=962 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 our offense and lead this team.  He’s hit well in this league and everywhere else so we’re glad to have him.”

Hoiles and Rose have known each other on and off the field since their days in the Orioles system.

Rose joins the Revs for his fifth consecutive season in the Atlantic League, where he is a career .297 hitter.  That includes a standout 2007 campaign with the Long Island Ducks when he batted .342 which ranked fourth in the league.  He also finished second with 155 hits that season, and fourth with 95 RBI.  Last year, Rose batted .289, while pounding 15 homers and driving in 95 for the second consecutive year with the Ducks.  He has also suited up for the Bridgeport Bluefish and the Newark Bears in the Atlantic League.  Now in his 21^st professional season, Rose reached the major leagues with his hometown Cincinnati Reds in 1997.

Right-handed pitcher Jason Olson has also been invited to work out with the club, and could also be activated in the coming days.  Perhaps the most accomplished reliever in the Revs’ brief history, Olson has appeared in a club-record 92 games over the course of two seasons, and is York’s all-time leader with nine relief victories.  He posted a 3.41 ERA in 50 games last season for the second half Freedom Division champs.  A fan-favorite in York, Olson was also named last year’s Community Outreach Player of the Year.

Lancaster (28-28) stormed into the lead in the top of the first. Lloyd Turner hit a single to left field and then stole second to put himself in scoring position. Jed Morris hit a single later in the inning to score Turner and give the Barnstormers the lead.

While one run was not enough for Junge, it was plenty of a lead to start the game. Junge dominated the Blue Crabs (33-23), putting on a clinic with 12 strikeouts to set a new season high for a pitcher against Southern Maryland.

In the seventh inning, Barnstormers’ Ryan Mulhern hit a two-run home run against Gannon over the tall left-field wall to add more insurance for Junge.

Junge allowed only 3 hits in the first 6 innings. In the bottom of the seventh inning, James Shanks led off the inning with a triple. He then scored on a Richard Giannotti single to put the Blue Crabs in the run column.

Against four pitchers from the Blue Crabs’ bullpen, the Barnstormers just added insult to injury, putting up 7 runs in the top of the eighth inning.

The Blue Crabs put up 4 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning but failed to make any more of a comeback, falling 10-5.

Junge (4-1) picked up the win and finished with 7 innings pitched, giving up one run, allowing 5 hits and only 1 walk.

Gannon (5-7) picked up the loss and finished with 7 innings pitched, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits.

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jun 25, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Barnstormers 10 (28-28)              Blue Crabs 5 (33-23)

AB  R  H RBI                         AB  R  H RBI

Foster,Q lf        5  1  1  3        Ramistella,J rf    5  0  1  0

Turner,L ss        4  1  2  1        Just,M 2b          3  1  1  0

Woods,M cf         4  1  3  0        Garcia,T ss        4  1  2  0

Herr,A 3b          3  1  0  0        Osborn,P 1b/3b     4  0  0  0

Morris,J dh        4  0  2  2        Shanks,J dh        4  2  2  1

Haran,G c          5  1  0  1        Owens,J cf         4  1  1  0

Bravo,D 2b         3  2  0  0        Burkhart,L c       4  0  1  3

Mulhern,R rf       3  2  1  2        Giannotti,R lf     4  0  1  1

Sabatella,B 1b     4  1  1  1        Jeroloman,C 3b     2  0  0  0

Junge,E p          0  0  0  0        Acey,J ph          1  0  0  0

Gomez,R p          0  0  0  0        Martinez,O 1b      1  0  0  0

Abel,N p           0  0  0  0        Gannon,J p         0  0  0  0

Rodriguez,E p      0  0  0  0

Schweitzer,M p     0  0  0  0

Serrano,J p        0  0  0  0

Batson,B p         0  0  0  0

DeCrstfaro,V p     0  0  0  0

James,M p          0  0  0  0

Totals……      35 10 10 10        Totals……      36  5  9  5

Score by innings:                      R  H  E

———————————————-

Barnstormers          100 000 270   – 10 10  1

Blue Crabs            000 000 140   -  5  9  0

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E – Herr,A. DP – Barnstormers 1; Blue Crabs 1. LOB – Barnstormers 7; Blue

Crabs 6. 2B – Woods,M; Burkhart,L. 3B – Foster,Q; Shanks,J. HR -

Mulhern,R(5). SF – Turner,L. SB – Turner,L; Woods,M; Ramistella,J.

IP  H  R ER BB SO  WP BK HP IBB  AB BF Fly Gnd

Junge,E W 4-1         7.0  5  1  1  1 12   0  0  0  0   26 27   7  1

Gomez,R               1.0  4  4  4  1  1   0  0  0  0    7  8   1  1

Abel,N                1.0  0  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0    3  3   1  2

Gannon,J L 5-7        7.0  5  3  3  4  4   1  0  0  0   25 29  11  5

Rodriguez,E           0.0  1  2  2  1  0   0  0  0  0    1  2   0  0

Schweitzer,M          0.0  1  1  1  0  0   0  0  0  0    1  1   0  0

Serrano,J             0.1  0  2  2  2  0   0  0  0  0    1  3   0  1

Batson,B              0.2  3  2  2  0  0   0  0  0  0    4  5   1  1

DeCrstfaro,V          0.0  0  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0    0  1   0  0

James,M               1.0  0  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0    3  3   2  1

WP – Gannon,J. HBP – by DeCrstfaro,V (Morris,J).

Strikeouts – Woods,M; Morris,J; Bravo,D; Sabatella,B; Ramistella,J;

Garcia,T 2; Osborn,P; Owens,J 2; Burkhart,L 3; Giannotti,R 2; Jeroloman,C

2. Walks – Woods,M; Herr,A 2; Bravo,D 2; Mulhern,R 2; Just,M 2.

Umpires – Home:Dan Wilson  1st:Mayhue Edwards  3rd:Dave Perry

Start: 7:05 PM   Time: 3:28   Attendance: 5342

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                 Friday’s Probables:

LAN:  RHP Ben Fritz (3-2, 3.31); SMD:  RHP Kenny Baugh (4-3, 4.60)

Rodriguez,E faced 2 batters in the 8th.

Schweitzer,M faced 1 batter in the 8th.

DeCrstfaro,V faced 1 batter in the 9th.

The Automated ScoreBook

Barnstormers at Blue Crabs

Jun 25, 2009 at Waldorf, MD (Regency Furn Stadium)

Score by innings:                      R  H  E

———————————————-

Barnstormers          100 000 270   – 10 10  1

Blue Crabs            000 000 140   -  5  9  0

———————————————-

Barnstormers inning 1

Foster,Q flied out to lf.  Turner,L singled through the left side.  Turner,L

stole second.  Woods,M struck out swinging.  Herr,A walked.  Morris,J

singled to center field, RBI; Herr,A advanced to third; Turner,L scored.

Haran,G grounded out to p.  1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 1

Ramistella,J reached on a throwing error by 3b.  Just,M singled to right

field; Ramistella,J advanced to second.  Garcia,T struck out swinging.

Osborn,P struck out swinging.  Shanks,J lined out to ss.  0 runs, 1 hit, 1

error, 2 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 2

Bravo,D struck out swinging.  Mulhern,R walked.  Sabatella,B flied out to

rf.  Foster,Q grounded out to 1b unassisted.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1

LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 2

Owens,J struck out swinging.  Burkhart,L struck out swinging.  Giannotti,R

popped up to ss.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 3

Turner,L singled through the left side.  Turner,L advanced to second on a

wild pitch.  Woods,M walked.  Herr,A grounded into double play ss to 2b to

1b; Woods,M out on the play; Turner,L advanced to third.  Morris,J flied out

to lf.  0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 3

Jeroloman,C struck out swinging.  Ramistella,J struck out swinging.  Just,M

flied out to cf.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 4

Haran,G grounded out to 3b.  Bravo,D flied out to cf.  Mulhern,R flied out

to cf.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 4

Garcia,T singled to left field.  Osborn,P grounded into double play ss to 2b

to 1b; Garcia,T out on the play.  Shanks,J fouled out to rf.  0 runs, 1 hit,

0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 5

Sabatella,B struck out looking.  Foster,Q popped up to p, bunt.  Turner,L

grounded out to p.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 5

Owens,J flied out to rf.  Burkhart,L struck out looking.  Giannotti,R struck

out swinging.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 6

Woods,M singled up the middle.  Herr,A flied out to rf.  Morris,J struck out

swinging.  Haran,G flied out to rf.  0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 6

Jeroloman,C struck out swinging.  Ramistella,J singled to right field.

Ramistella,J stole second.  Just,M walked.  Garcia,T struck out swinging.

Osborn,P lined out to 1b.  0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 7

Bravo,D walked.  Mulhern,R homered to left field, 2 RBI; Bravo,D scored.

Sabatella,B flied out to cf.  Foster,Q flied out to rf.  Turner,L flied out

to lf.  2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 7

Shanks,J tripled to right center.  Owens,J struck out swinging.  Burkhart,L

struck out swinging.  Giannotti,R singled to second base, RBI; Shanks,J

scored.  Acey,J pinch hit for Jeroloman,C.  Acey,J popped up to 1b.  1 run,

2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 8

Osborn,P to 3b.  Martinez,O to 1b for Acey,J.  Rodriguez,E to p for

Gannon,J.  Woods,M singled up the middle.  Woods,M stole second.  Herr,A

walked.  Schweitzer,M to p for Rodriguez,E.  Morris,J singled to left

center, RBI; Herr,A advanced to third; Woods,M scored.  Serrano,J to p for

Schweitzer,M.  Haran,G reached on a fielder’s choice, RBI; Morris,J out at

second ss to 2b; Herr,A scored.  Bravo,D walked; Haran,G advanced to second.

Mulhern,R walked; Bravo,D advanced to second; Haran,G advanced to third.

Batson,B to p for Serrano,J.  Sabatella,B singled up the middle, RBI;

Mulhern,R advanced to second; Bravo,D advanced to third; Haran,G scored.

Foster,Q tripled to center field, 3 RBI; Sabatella,B scored; Mulhern,R

scored; Bravo,D scored.  Turner,L flied out to cf, SF, RBI; Foster,Q scored.

Woods,M doubled to left center.  Herr,A grounded out to ss.  7 runs, 5

hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 8

Gomez,R to p for Junge,E.  Ramistella,J grounded out to 1b unassisted.

Just,M walked.  Garcia,T singled to left field; Just,M advanced to second.

Osborn,P infield fly to 1b.  Shanks,J singled to left center, RBI; Garcia,T

advanced to second; Just,M scored.  Owens,J singled to shortstop; Shanks,J

advanced to second; Garcia,T advanced to third.  Burkhart,L doubled down the

rf line, 3 RBI; Owens,J scored; Shanks,J scored; Garcia,T scored.

Giannotti,R struck out swinging.  4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Barnstormers inning 9

DeCrstfaro,V to p for Batson,B.  Morris,J hit by pitch.  James,M to p for

DeCrstfaro,V.  Haran,G flied out to lf.  Bravo,D flied out to rf.  Mulhern,R

reached on a fielder’s choice; Morris,J out at second 2b to ss.  0 runs, 0

hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.

Blue Crabs inning 9

Abel,N to p for Gomez,R.  Martinez,O grounded out to 3b.  Ramistella,J flied

out to rf.  Just,M grounded out to ss.  0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.

Game Notes:

Official Scorer:  Gary Swenson                 Friday’s Probables:

LAN:  RHP Ben Fritz (3-2, 3.31); SMD:  RHP Kenny Baugh (4-3, 4.60)

Rodriguez,E faced 2 batters in the 8th.

Schweitzer,M faced 1 batter in the 8th.

DeCrstfaro,V faced 1 batter in the 9th.

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 Collaro singled up the middle, and right fielder Jason Aspito singled to right. After a double play ground ball, left fielder Matt Esquivel hit a two out two run triple to right center to plate Collaro and Aspito. First baseman John Purdom followed with an RBI bloop single to right to score Esquivel and then after a single to center by catcher Josh Johnson, center fielder Kennard Jones hit a two run double into left center. Jones would later score on a Patriots’ fielding error on a ground ball to second off the bat of shortstop Matt Rogelstad.

The Patriots scored two runs in the top of the six inning to cut the lead to 6-2 when second baseman Matt Hagen crushed a two run home run (6) to left center after designated hitter Josh Pressley led off with a single up the middle.

York got a run back in the bottom of the sixth inning to make it 7-2 when Jones hit a one out single to center, moved into scoring position on a single to right center by Rogelstad, and scored on a two out RBI single to center by Collaro.

Somerset rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh inning to cut the Revolution lead to 7-4. The Patriots loaded the bases on a lead off single to right by first baseman Joe Burke, a single to right by leftfielder Elliott Ayala, and a bunt single up the third base line by centerfielder Sean Smith. Pressley then drew a one out walk to force in Burke and Hagen followed with a sacrifice fly to right to plate Ayala.

The Patriots added two more runs in the top of the eighth inning to make it a 7-6 York lead. Somerset loaded the bases when Anderson reached on a Revolution fielding error on a pop up to third, a walk by shortstop Teuris Olivares and a single to center by Burke. Ayala was then hit-by-a-pitch to force in Anderson and Olivares scored on a RBI single to center by Smith.

Revolution starter Dan Foli (2-7) picked up the win, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out four and walking four in six plus innings of work. Patriots’ starter Jason Standridge (0-2) suffered the loss, allowing six runs, five earned, on six hits while walking one and striking out three in 3.2 inning pitched. Revolution reliever Bob Zimmerman pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his second save of the season.

With the loss the Patriots dropped to 37-20 on the 2009 season while the Revolution improved to 18-39.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Thursday, July 2nd when the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 705 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game is Strikeout Cancer Night presented by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com

The Riversharks jumped out to an early lead in this game, as leadoff hitter Chris Walker notched his second homerun of the season; a solo shot that curled just inside the left field foul pole in the bottom of the first inning. The Sharks added a second run to their lead the following inning. First baseman Vito Chiaravollotti doubled to center field, and then came around to score courtesy of an RBI base hit by Jason Jacobs that gave the home team a 2-0 lead.

The offensive onslaught continued for Camden in the third inning, as they doubled their lead. Shortstop Jansy Infante singled to center field to start the inning. Two batters later, designated hitter Bryant Nelson stepped to the plate and crushed a two run homerun to left field, putting the Ducks in a four run deficit. The homerun was Nelson’s fifth of the year.

Camden tacked on an additional run in the bottom of the 5th inning. Walker doubled to left field, and then picked up his 19th stolen base of the year when he safely slid into third base. He then scored when Nelson singled to left field, giving the Riversharks a 5-0 lead.

Camden’s lead was extended again in the 6th inning, courtesy of an RBI double by Jacobs, that plated Chiaravollotti for a second time in the game, and gave the Sharks a 6-0 lead that they would not relinquish.

The Riversharks and Ducks will play game two of their four game series tomorrow night at 7:05pm. Right handed pitcher Ryan Drese (1-4, 3.45) will take the mound for the Riversharks. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box score (NCAA)

The Automated ScoreBook

Long Island at Camden

Jun 25, 2009 at Camden NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Long Island 0 (30-26)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Ford, L cf……………  4  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Cavagnaro, M 3b……….  3  0  1  0   1  0  0  1   0

Navarrete, R 1b……….  3  0  1  0   1  0  7  1   0

Harris, E lf………….  4  0  1  0   0  2  0  0   2

Rodriquez, V dh……….  4  0  1  0   0  0  0  0   3

Hernandez, J rf……….  3  0  1  0   1  0  4  0   0

Pachot, J c………….  4  0  0  0   0  0  7  0   0

Prieto, A ss………….  4  0  0  0   0  1  2  2   2

Francia, J 2b…………  3  0  1  0   0  0  3  2   1

Leek, R p…………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  2   0

Hrynio, M p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Flores, R p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 32  0  6  0   3  3 24  8   8

Camden 6 (25-31)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Walker, C rf………….  3  2  2  1   0  0  3  0   0

Nelson, B dh………….  4  1  2  3   0  0  0  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  4  0  0  0   0  1  4  2   0

Knott, J lf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  1  0  0   1

Chiaravollot 1b……….  2  2  1  0   2  1 11  0   0

Jacobs, J c…………..  4  0  3  2   0  0  3  1   0

Lydon, W cf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  1  5  0   0

Burgamy, B 3b…………  4  0  1  0   0  0  0  6   0

Infante, J ss…………  4  1  1  0   0  2  0  4   4

Brey, J p…………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  1   0

Guerrero, J p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Bittner, T p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Rodriquez, F p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 33  6 12  6   2  6 27 14   6

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Long Island……… 000 000 000 -  0  6  0

Camden………….. 112 011 00X -  6 12  0

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DP – Camden 1. LOB – Long Islamd 8; Camden 6. 2B – Hernandez, J(10); Walker,

C(7); Chiaravollot(10); Jacobs, J(6). HR – Walker, C(2); Nelson, B(5). SH -

Walker, C. SB – Walker, C(19).

Long Island            IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Leek, R………….  6.0  9  6  6  2  4 24 27

Hrynio, M………..  1.0  0  0  0  0  0  3  3

Flores, R………..  1.0  3  0  0  0  2  6  6

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Brey, J………….  5.0  5  0  0  3  2 19 22

Guerrero, J………  2.0  0  0  0  0  0  6  6

Bittner, T……….  1.0  1  0  0  0  0  4  4

Rodriquez, F……..  1.0  0  0  0  0  1  3  3

Win – Brey, J (1-2).  Loss – Leek, R (2-6).  Save – None.

Umpires – HP: Bainter  1B: Mazzarisi  3B: Hubler

Start:   Time: 2:25   Attendance: 2409

Game: CMD6250

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 Jose Garcia pitched for an impressive seven innings striking out six Bluefish and only walking two. Armando Benitez notched his fifth save of the season, with a perfect ninth inning.

The win improves Newark’s record to 31-25 and keeps them in second place in the Freedom Division.

The Bears face Bridgeport tomorrow at the Den at 6:05pm, the second game of a five game series. Tickets are still available for tomorrow’s game by calling 1-888-85-BEARS or by visiting www.newarkbears.com.

“Ron had a very good season in the Atlantic League last year,” says Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin. “We are happy to bring him aboard and expect him to be a valuable addition of our lineup.”

The North Carolina native is in his 10^th year of professional baseball and second in the Atlantic League. Last season with the Camden Riversharks, he batted .336 with 28 doubles and set career highs with 18 home runs, 93 RBI, 134 hits and 224 total bases. The 27-year-old has spent seven years in the Toronto Blue Jays organization reaching as high as Double-A on three separate occasions. He has also spent time in the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations. Ron has 77 home runs, 508 RBI, 227 doubles, 22 triples and 33 stolen bases in 861 minor league games.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

Reichert (6-6) suffered the tough-luck loss after striking out seven in nine innings.  The righty was charged with one unearned run on seven hits in his first complete game of the season.

The only run of the game came in the top of the second inning after Jason Aspito led off the inning with a base knock to centerfield and John Purdom followed with an infield single.  Aspito then advanced to third on an error by first baseman Jesse Hoorelbeke. With one out, Matt Esquivel recorded his 20^th RBI of the season on a fielder’s choice to second base, scoring Aspito.

The ‘Fish could not find an answer for Harikkala, who was moved up in York’s rotation as Corey Thurman will be the starting pitcher for the Freedom division in Tuesday’s Atlantic League All-Star game.  Brandon Sing had three of Bridgeport’s five hits, finishing 3-for-4.  Luis Lopez and Ryner Bautista had the other two hits for the ‘Fish.

Bob Zimmermann pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the season for the Revs.

Yesterday’s loss gave Reichert two consecutive losses since winning four straight games from May 26-June 11.  On June 16, he held the Lancaster Barnstormers in check through six innings, retiring nine straight batters at one point, but back-to-back hits by Danny Bravo and Ryan Mulhern in the seventh inning gave the Barnstormers a 1-0 lead against Reichert.  The former Major Leaguer finished with two strikeouts in seven and one-third innings of work, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.

In the top of the ninth, Sing hit his league-leading 11^th home run to left field.

On Friday, Atlantic League All-Star Esteban Yan (5-2) gave up just one run on five hits and one walk, leading the Bridgeport Bluefish to a 4-1 victory over the York Revolution.  Yan struck out one and breezed through the York lineup on just 90 pitches for the game.  It was Yan’s sixth quality start of the season.

Adam Greenberg gave Yan all the support he needed, going 2-for-5 with two runs and a season-high three stolen bases.  Greenberg led off the bottom of the third inning with a single through the right side and then proceeded to steal second and third base. The centerfielder then scored on a pass ball by York catcher Josh Johnson.

Ryan Radmanovich chipped in with two hits and one RBI as eight of the ten Bluefish batters contributed to the 10-hit outing.

Andy Weimer entered in the ninth inning to shut the door for the ‘Fish.  Weimer pitched a scoreless ninth frame to earn his second save of the season while striking out one and giving up one walk.

Todd Davison was the unlikely hero Saturday night, leading the Bluefish to their second straight victory over the Revs.  Davison scored both the game tying and game winning runs in a 5-4 extra inning victory at a wet Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  Davison led off the bottom of the 11^th inning with a single to right centerfield off Chris Britton (0-2). Greenberg then advanced Davison to second on a sacrifice bunt down the first base side. Tyrone Pendergrass proceeded to hit a single to York second baseman George Sandel, however, he was charged for an error as he flipped the ball past first baseman John Purdom, scoring Davison and giving the Bluefish their second walk-off victory of the year.

Matt Pike (3-3) pitched two innings of extra-inning baseball to earn the victory. Pike fanned two in two innings and allowed one hit and one walk.

With the rain starting to pick up significantly in the bottom of the sixth inning, Davison (3-for-5, 2 runs scored) hit a one-out single to left field off of York relief pitcher Travis Phelps. Greenberg followed with a game-tying RBI triple to left field. The outfielder finished 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Gary Knotts was a workhorse on the mound for the Bluefish, throwing 137 pitches in nine innings. Knotts allowed four runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out seven. In the top of the eighth, Knotts continued to shine, striking out Purdom on a nasty curve ball.

Knotts’ arm was certainly fresh after being ejected on June 15 after seven pitches against Lancaster.  Every member of the Bluefish recorded a hit, and Bridgeport’s offense erupted in a 13-10 victory. Lopez and Greenberg led the way at the plate.  Lopez finished 3-for-5 with three RBI, a run scored and a home run while Greenberg chipped in with a 3-for-6 outing with three runs, a stolen base and an RBI.

Andy Cavazos earned the win pitching two innings, giving up one run on three hits and three walks, striking out two.  Rick Asadoorian struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn his first save of the season.

On June 18, the ‘Fish were swept in a doubleheader by the Barnstormers.  Corey Lee (2-5) suffered the loss in game one, getting chased after four and two-thirds innings allowing three runs on three hits and six walks, striking out five.  Bridgeport was defeated 6-2 in game one.

In game two, Bridgeport fell 6-5 in eight innings.  Asadoorian got the loss after giving up three hits and a walk in two innings.  Jesse Hoorelbeke finished 3-for-4 with his second home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored.

The Bluefish enter this week’s All-Star break 10 games back of first-place Southern Maryland before resuming their season Thursday at Newark.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday June 23 Atlantic League All-Star Game

Player to Watch: New York Giants defensive tackle Justin Tuck and MLB Hall of famer Harold Reynolds are two of many well-known celebrities taking part in the celebrity softball game kicking off at 5:15 p.m.

June 25-28 at Newark Bears

Player to Watch: Designated Hitter Carl Everett has gone 5-for-15 (.333) with five RBI, six walks and two home runs against the Bluefish in five games this season.  The slugger has a .800 slugging percentage against the ‘Fish and ranks second in the league with a .426 on-base percentage.

‘Fish Facts

Who’s Hot: Atlantic League All-Star Brandon Sing is 13-for-30 (.433) in his last ten games with seven runs, nine RBI and three home runs.  Sing leads the league with 11 home runs this season.

Who’s Not:  West Hartford native Ryan Radmanovich is 2-for-19 (.105) in his last five games with one RBI.

Off to Newark: Matt Pike was added to the Liberty Division roster on Saturday for the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star game this Tuesday in Newark.  Pike has pitched 19.2 innings with 18 strikeouts and has a 1.83 ERA.  Pike joins Esteban Yan, Andy Weimer, Brandon Sing and Luis Lopez as Bridgeport representatives in this year’s All-Star game.

Need to Score: Bridgeport is 3-26 when they score three runs or less and are 3-22 when they are out hit by their opponent.

Leading the ‘Pen: Andy Weimer earned his second save of the season on Friday night and has lowered his ERA to a team-leading 0.98.  With the season-long struggles at the backend of the bullpen, Weimer may begin to see more time in the ninth inning.  The All-Star has held opponents to a .217 batting average in 18.1 innings this season.

Plefka waiting Patiently: It has been 15 days since Jon Plefka pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish.  In his last appearance on June 7, Plefka pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless ball, giving up two hits and two walks.  His ERA now sits at 2.20 in ten games this season.

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 with four runs in the top of the third inning.  Second baseman Mike Just singled, right fielder John Ramistella walked, and left fielder James Shanks doubled to score Just and Ramistella.  Shortstop Travis Garcia followed with a two run homerun (11) for the 4-1 advantage.

Southern Maryland added a run in the top of the fifth inning. Shanks doubled and scored on an RBI double by designated hitter Patrick Osborn to make the score 5-1.

The Blue Crabs made it 6-1 in the top of the eighth inning after center fielder Jeremy Owens tripled and scored on an RBI single by catcher Lance Burkhart.

Blue Crabs starter Kenny Baugh (4-3) picked up the win, allowing an earned run on five hits in six innings pitched. Patriots starter Brian Adams (7-3) suffered the loss, allowing five earned runs on seven hits in five innings pitched.

The 2009 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue on the road until Thursday, July 2nd when the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 705 pm game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game is Strikeout Cancer Night presented by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  For tickets, stop by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

The Riversharks took an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning of this contest. First baseman Jon Knott led off the inning by crushing a fly ball to center field for a stand up double. He then scored when Vito Chiaravollotti looped a single into centerfield. The run gave Chiaravollotti his 24th RBI of the season.

Camden added to their lead in the third inning, and made the score 3-0. Right fielder Jeff Vincent drew a one out walk, stole second base, and then advanced to third on an infield hit by Chris Walker. The next batter of the inning was second baseman Junior Spivey, who singled to right field, scoring Vincent, and eventually scoring Walker, thanks to a throwing error by Newark’s Michael Sandoval.

The Riversharks took control of the game in the fourth inning, as they added 4 more runs to their lead. Chiaravollotti drew a one out walk, and then made his way to third base when Brian Burgamy launched a ground rule double to center field. With two runners in scoring position, catcher Jason Jacobs doubled down the left field line, driving in two runs, and giving Camden a 5-0 lead. The next batter was Vincent, whose single to center advanced Jacobs to third base. Vincent then stole second base, and watched Jacobs score, courtesy of a sacrifice fly by left fielder Wayne Lydon. The next batter was Walker, who notched an infield single that plated Vincent, and gave the home team a 7-0 lead.

The offensive onslaught continued for the home team in the bottom of the 7th inning, as they took a 9-0 lead. Spivey reached base on a fielder’s choice, and then came around to score when Knott tripled to right field. The next batter was shortstop Bryant Nelson, who singled to left and picked up his ninth RBI of the season as Knott crossed the plate.

The Bears finally got on the scoreboard in the eight inning, as they cut the Riversharks’ lead down to 9 to 2. But it was too little to late for the visitors, and their rally fell will short. With a commanding seven run lead heading into the final inning, Camden put the game in the hands of reliever Michael Flannery, who worked his way out of a bases loaded jam to shut the door on Newark.

The Riversharks and Bears will wrap up their three game series tomorrow at 1:05pm. Right handed pitcher Dewon Brazelton (2-3, 3.24) will take the mound for the Riversharks, and will be opposed by righty Shane Komine (1-1, 4.02) from Newark. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box score

The Automated ScoreBook

Newark at Camden

Jun 21, 2009 at Camden NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Newark 5 (30-25)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Martinez, F 2b………..  4  0  1  0   0  0  0  3   0

Nivar, R ss…………..  3  0  1  0   1  1  2  2   2

Jones, J rf…………..  4  1  1  0   0  0  2  0   0

Manriquez, S 1b……….  4  1  1  0   0  1 10  0   0

Buckman, B dh…………  4  2  2  2   0  0  0  0   0

Hernandez, M lf……….  4  1  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Perez, A cf…………..  3  0  1  1   1  1  4  0   0

Sandoval, M 3b………..  4  0  3  2   0  0  0  2   0

Castillo, A c…………  4  0  0  0   0  1  8  1   1

Komine, S p…………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  1   0

Almanzar, C p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Foulke, K p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Benitez, A p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 34  5 10  5   2  4 27  9   4

Camden 0 (24-31)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Lydon, W cf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  2  2  0   0

Walker, C rf………….  3  0  0  0   1  0  4  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  3  0  0  0   1  1  3  5   0

Knott, J lf…………..  4  0  1  0   0  0  2  0   2

Nelson, B dh………….  3  0  1  0   0  1  0  0   0

Burgamy, B 3b…………  3  0  1  0   0  0  0  3   1

Chiaravollot 1b……….  3  0  0  0   0  1 10  0   0

Infante, J ss…………  3  0  0  0   0  3  1  4   1

Torres, F c…………..  3  0  0  0   0  0  4  3   0

DiPietro, R p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Shaver, C p………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Bittner, T p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  0   0

Totals………………. 29  0  4  0   2  8 27 15   4

Score by Innings                    R  H  E

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Newark………….. 000 000 302 -  5 10  1

Camden………….. 000 000 000 -  0  4  1

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E – Jones, J(1); Burgamy, B(9). DP – Newark 2; Camden 1. LOB – Newark 4;

Camden 4. 2B – Jones, J(3); Manriquez, S(9); Buckman, B(1). SB – Knott,

J(2). CS – Nivar, R(7); Perez, A(1).

Newark                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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Komine, S………..  6.0  4  0  0  1  5 20 21

Almanzar, C………  1.0  0  0  0  0  1  3  3

Foulke, K………..  1.0  0  0  0  0  1  3  3

Benitez, A……….  1.0  0  0  0  1  1  3  4

Camden                 IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF

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DiPietro, R………  6.0  2  0  0  2  3 18 20

Shaver, C………..  1.0  3  3  1  0  1  7  7

Bittner, T……….  2.0  5  2  2  0  0  9  9

Win – Komine, S (2-1).  Loss – Shaver, C (1-3).  Save – None.

Umpires – HP: Bauer  1B: Beaver  3B: Facto

Start:   Time: 2:26   Attendance: 3439

Game: CMD6210

Bluefish starter Dan Reichert pitched a gem but was outdueled by his counterpart Tim Harikkala.  There were twelve total hits in the game with the Revolution scoring the lone run in the top of the second inning.  Reichert (6-6) threw a complete game allowing just one unearned run scattering seven hits and no walks, while fanning seven.  The Bluefish bats were unable to start anything offensively as Harikkala (2-1) threw eight innings allowing no runs on four hits and one walk, striking out nine.  Bob Zimmermann pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the season for the Revolution.

Brandon Sing paced the Bluefish offensively collecting three of the team’s five hits.  Luis Lopez and Ryner Bautista collected the other two, both finishing 1-for-3, with Lopez drawing a walk in the first inning.

The Bluefish are on a three-day break for the Atlantic League All-Star festivities.  Pitchers Esteban Yan, Andy Weimer, and Matt Pike will join outfielder Brandon Sing and infielder Luis Lopez to represent the Bluefish in the contest.  Bridgeport heads on the road for a four-game series against the Newark Bears beginning June 25.  Fans can keep tabs on their hometown team by listening to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com . The Bluefish return home June 29 to begin a three-game series against the Camden Sharks.  Tickets are still available by visiting the Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.

The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

The Ducks, who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary Season, sold out their 500th game in club history and celebrated in style as the Ducks waddled off for the third time this season.

A RBI groundout off the bat of Matt Cavagnaro in the third gave the Flock an early 1-0 lead. The Barnstormers tied it up with one in the sixth off Ducks’ starter Julio Manon. Lloyd Turner’s RBI double plated Quincy Foster, who walked earlier in the inning.

The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth. Johnny Hernandez led off the frame with a base hit to right field and was sacrificed over to second by John Pachot. Alex Prieto then came to bat and served the very first pitch he saw from ‘Stormers reliever Ryan Cullen (4-3) into left field to give the Ducks the victory.

Manon went six and two-thirds, allowing six hits and one run, while striking out five. Billy Simas (2-1) picked up the win firing a scoreless ninth.

The Ducks will enjoy three days off for the Atlantic League All-Star Break and then begin a four-game series on Thursday against the Camden Riversharks. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m at Campbell’s Field.  Fans can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Casey Lynn calling the play-by-play. The Ducks return home on Monday, June 29^th, to host the York Revolution at Citibank Park. First pitch will be at 6:35 p.m., and the ballpark gates open at 5:35 p.m. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Quackers, courtesy of Newsday. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.

The Riversharks took an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning of this contest. First baseman Jon Knott led off the inning by crushing a fly ball to center field for a stand up double. He then scored when Vito Chiaravollotti looped a single into centerfield. The run gave Chiaravollotti his 24th RBI of the season.

Camden added to their lead in the third inning, and made the score 3-0. Right fielder Jeff Vincent drew a one out walk, stole second base, and then advanced to third on an infield hit by Chris Walker. The next batter of the inning was second baseman Junior Spivey, who singled to right field, scoring Vincent, and eventually scoring Walker, thanks to a throwing error by Newark’s Michael Sandoval.

The Riversharks took control of the game in the fourth inning, as they added 4 more runs to their lead. Chiaravollotti drew a one out walk, and then made his way to third base when Brian Burgamy launched a ground rule double to center field. With two runners in scoring position, catcher Jason Jacobs doubled down the left field line, driving in two runs, and giving Camden a 5-0 lead. The next batter was Vincent, whose single to center advanced Jacobs to third base. Vincent then stole second base, and watched Jacobs score, courtesy of a sacrifice fly by left fielder Wayne Lydon. The next batter was Walker, who notched an infield single that plated Vincent, and gave the home team a 7-0 lead.

The offensive onslaught continued for the home team in the bottom of the 7th inning, as they took a 9-0 lead. Spivey reached base on a fielder’s choice, and then came around to score when Knott tripled to right field. The next batter was shortstop Bryant Nelson, who singled to left and picked up his ninth RBI of the season as Knott crossed the plate.

The Bears finally got on the scoreboard in the eight inning, as they cut the Riversharks’ lead down to 9 to 2. But it was too little to late for the visitors, and their rally fell will short. With a commanding seven run lead heading into the final inning, Camden put the game in the hands of reliever Michael Flannery, who worked his way out of a bases loaded jam to shut the door on Newark.

The Riversharks and Bears will wrap up their three game series tomorrow at 1:05pm. Right handed pitcher Dewon Brazelton (2-3, 3.24) will take the mound for the Riversharks, and will be opposed by righty Shane Komine (1-1, 4.02) from Newark. Limited seating for the game is still available. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.riversharks.com.

Box Score

The Automated ScoreBook

Newark at Camden

Jun 20, 2009 at Camden, NJ (Campbell’s Field)

Newark 2 (29-25)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Redman, T cf………….  4  0  1  1   0  0  1  0   0

Jimerson, C rf………..  3  0  1  1   0  0  2  0   0

Anderson, M dh………..  4  0  2  0   0  0  0  0   0

Manriquez, S c………..  4  0  0  0   0  0  7  1   0

Buckman, B 1b…………  3  0  1  0   1  1  8  0   2

Nivar, R ss…………..  4  0  1  0   0  0  1  6   0

Hernandez, M lf……….  4  0  2  0   0  2  2  0   2

Martinez, F 2b………..  2  0  1  0   0  0  0  2   0

Manuel, A 2b…………  1  1  1  0   1  0  2  1   0

Sandoval, M 3b………..  4  1  1  0   0  0  1  0   3

Martinez, E p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Bukvich, R p…………  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Santiesteban p……….  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  0   0

Totals………………. 33  2 11  2   2  3 24 10   7

Camden 9 (24-30)

Player                    AB  R  H RBI BB SO PO  A LOB

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Lydon, W lf…………..  4  0  0  1   0  1  2  1   2

Walker, C cf………….  4  1  2  0   0  1  1  0   0

Spivey, J 2b………….  4  1  1  1   0  0  5  6   1

Knott, J 1b…………..  4  2  2  1   0  1  9  2   1

Nelson, B ss………….  3  0  1  1   0  0  2  7   0

Chiaravollot dh……….  3  1  1  1   1  0  0  0   0

Burgamy, B 3b…………  4  1  1  0   0  1  1  2   0

Jacobs, J c…………..  3  1  1  2   1  2  3  2   0

Vincent, J rf…………  2  2  1  0   2  1  2  0   0

Bump, N p…………….  0  0  0  0   0  0  2  0   0

Guerrero, J p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  2   0

Flannery, M p………..  0  0  0  0   0  0  0