http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com The Fairest Atlantic League Coverage You Can Find Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:35:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations. The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/08/24/ducks-keep-up-in-wild-card/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— The Ducks endured losing its staff ace when Ken Ray’s hot started landed him a minor league contract with Cleveland’s organization in May. While the Ducks didn’t win the first half division crown, quality pitching propelled the club to a first-place start in the second half. But the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/29/ducks-restock-with-cates/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Timely hits marked a potent offense as the Ducks surged to the Liberty Division's top spot to start the second half. But starting pitcher Randy Leek was the victim of the Ducks first offensive cold spell since the season's midway point. Leek limited Bridgeport to just one earned ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/26/ducks-cant-survive-the-fish/ [nggallery id=25] http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/16/7-15-09-bluefish-at-riversharks/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/16/sharks-take-care-of-fish-9-6/ York, PA - The York Revolution took one on the chin Wednesday night, losing 11-1 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.  The Revs are still 4-2 in the second half, tied for first place in the Freedom Division.  They'll look to close the homestand with a win on Thursday night ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/16/york-gets-blown-out-by-crabs/ (Central Islip, N.Y., July 15, 2009) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 3-2 on Wednesday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,295 at Citibank Park. The Flock continued their early game dominance this season as they cracked the scoreboard first in the home first.  Ray Navarrete doubled down the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/16/ducks-comeback-on-barnstormers-3-2/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/16/pats-beat-bears-8-6/ (Central Islip, N.Y., July 14, 2009) - The Lancaster Barnstormers defeated the Long Island Ducks 9-5 on Tuesday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,126 at Citibank Park. The Barnstormers cracked the scoreboard first in the top of the third with four runs on four hits.  Back-to-back singles to start the frame ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/15/stormers-top-flock/ The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 8-6. Camden reliever Felix Rodriguez (1-4) suffered the loss, as he gave up 4 runs and 3 hits in just .1 innings of work. Bridgeport reliever Casey Hoorelbeke (2-1) recorded the win, as he allowed ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/15/fish-top-sharks-8-6/ York, PA - The York Revolution lost for the first time in the second half, falling 3-2 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Tuesday evening at Sovereign Bank Stadium.  The Revs, still off to their best start ever at 4-1, will look to even the series on Wednesday night ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/15/revs-suffer-first-second-half-loss/ Newark, NJ - After a combined twenty-one runs and twenty-eight hits, the Newark Bears defeated the Somerset Patriots 11-10 after three hours and forty-five minutes of baseball at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. Somerset gave up a seven run lead after putting eight runs on the board ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/15/newark-outslugs-pats-11-10/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 4-1 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. Lancaster scored their only run in the first inning after Matt Watson's RBI single drove in second baseman Lloyd Turner. Three of the four runs for Newark were homers - Rob ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/14/newark-nails-down-barnstormers/ (Central Islip, N.Y., July 13, 2009) - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Long Island Ducks 4-3 on Monday before a past-capacity crowd of 6,171 at Citibank Park. The Ducks struck first in the first off Blue Crabs' starter Ryan Bicondoa using two base hits to plate a run.  Estee ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/14/crabs-edge-flock/ Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution.  Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/13/upshaw-still-looking-for-first-win/ Bridgeport, CT— At the conclusion of Wednesday’s game at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, the players patiently waited for their turn.  One by one, members of the Bridgeport Bluefish peeked their heads in and out of the manager’s office.  All of them looking for an opportunity to have one last ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/13/players-wish-the-best-to-tommy-john-manager-resigns-from-%e2%80%98fish-upshaw-to-take-over/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Gary Carter's usual in-game commute entails walking from dugout to home plate before the game and to and from the third base coach's box. Carter extended his trip yesterday for two prolonged arguments after the three-man umpiring crew overturned two controversial calls. One call went for the home ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/13/ducks-continue-undefeated-second-half/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots today, by a final score of 6-2. Camden pitcher Josh Newman (0-2) suffered the loss, as he gave up 2 runs and 2 hits in just 1 inning of work. Somerset reliever Jared Gothreaux (4-5) recorded the win, ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/13/pats-take-sharks-6-2/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 7-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. The Bears pulled together in the ninth inning to overcome a two run deficit. Rob Mackowiak, who re-signed with the Bears today, hit a single and scored on a sacrifice ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/13/newark-defeats-lancaster-7-6/ (Bridgeport, CT - July 8, 2009) - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that Bluefish manager Tommy John has resigned from his position with the team. John is leaving the team to pursue a non-baseball position. Bluefish bench coach Willie Upshaw will take over as manager for the rest of the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/08/john-steps-down-as-bluefish-manager/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears were defeated by the Long Island Ducks 9-4 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. The Ducks had a big fifth inning, putting seven runs on the board, starting with a home run by designated hitter Preston Wilson, his fourth this season. ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/08/ducks-beat-bears-9-4/ Bridgeport, CT - - The Bridgeport Bluefish (32-37) were defeated by the Somerset Patriots (43-26) on Tuesday night 6-3 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. 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 ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/08/somerset-strikes-early-en-route-to-victory/ Waldorf, MD -The Blue Crabs came into Tuesday night's game against Lancaster with redemption on their minds after blowing a five-run lead in Monday's series-opening loss at Regency Furniture Stadium. At the hands of Lancaster, it was déjà vu all over again for the Crabs as they blew a six-run ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/08/barnstormers-take-down-crabs-12-5/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears were defeated by the Long Island Ducks 11-5 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. 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 ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/07/ducks-crush-bears-11-5/ (Bridgeport, CT - July 6, 2009) - Bridgeport Bluefish starter Esteban Yan had been cruising through Atlantic League hitters before stumbling against Newark and Camden in his last two starts.  Though tonight, Yan flashed his brilliance once again, holding the Somerset Patriots (42-26) to one run in Bridgeport's (32-36) 4-1 ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/07/yan-dominates-pats-bats/ Waldorf, MD - After clinching the first-half title for the Liberty Division on their recent road trip to Newark and Somerset, the Blue Crabs returned back to the friendly confines of Regency Furniture Stadium on Monday night for the series opener against the Lancaster Barnstormers.  Southern Maryland jumped out to ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/07/barnstormers-beat-crabs-in-13/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 13-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday afternoon to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship and playoff berth. Southern Maryland scored first in the top of the second inning after center fielder Jeremy Owens singled, designated hitter Jermy ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/05/crabs-clinch-liberty-division/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- A second-half surge will be the Ducks only opportunity to make a return postseason trip. Bridgeport's Corey Lee dominated the Ducks, allowing just three hits in seven scoreless innings as the Ducks dropped a 7-0 decision in front of the largest crowd in Citibank Park history. Southern Maryland ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/05/ducks-knocked-out-of-race/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears this Independence Day by a final score of 10-6, in game three of their four game series. Riversharks' starter Ryan DiPietro (1-2) pitched 5 strong innings, scattering 6 hits, allowing 2 runs, while striking out 4, for his first win ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/05/sharks-beat-bears-10-6/ [nggallery id=24] http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/04/bears-at-sharks-7309/ Central Islip, N.Y. - A past-capacity crowd of 7,308 were on hand Friday night at 6,002 seat Citibank Park, as the Long Island Ducks took on the Bridgeport Bluefish. The attendance figure set a new single-game record for the Ducks, breaking the previous mark of 7,284, which had been established ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/04/record-crowd-sees-ducks-and-bluefish/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening. The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/record-crowd-sees-pats-down-crabs/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears tonight, by a final score of 7-6. The win was given to Camden pitcher Dewon Brazelton (3-4), who pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits and striking out 3 batters. Newark's Matt Melody (0-1) was charged with the loss, ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/sharks-down-bears-7-6/ Bridgeport, CT- Luis Lopez stepped onto the dew christened field Wednesday morning with a bright smile that easily competed with the radiating sun at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  For the past three days, Lopez had tossed over 1,000 baseballs to kids ranging from the ages of 5-12 at this ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/lopes-brings-smiles-to-camp/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Come the end of the season, Johnny Hernandez's 11th inning RBI single that lead to a 4-3 win over Bridgeport Thursday night might be a footnote or a key victory that can determine a wild card berth. In the meantime, the Ducks will settle for a win after ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/hernandez-leads-ducks-in-extras/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears today, by a final score of 8-2. The win was given to Camden pitcher Tom Davey (7-2), who allowed 2 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings of work, while striking out a whopping 10 batters. Newark's pitcher Shane Komine ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/sharks-take-care-if-bears/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Somerset Patriots 10-6 in front of 5,182 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. Blue Crabs right fielder John Ramistella and left fielder James Shanks each had two home runs in the game. Southern Maryland took a 1-0 lead in ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/07/03/crabs-defeat-fish-10-6/ Bridgeport, CT-The quiet but eager 10-year-old boy raises his head towards the six-foot-eight-inch, 240 pound skyscraper.   The tall Bridgeport Bluefish reliever slowly bends over after gently introducing himself and hands the young boy a baseball in the visitor's bullpen of the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  With ball in hand, Ryan ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/30/plefka%e2%80%99s-passion-for-baseball-pushes-him-forward/ Bridgeport, CT- The Bridgeport Bluefish (26-34) finished off a high scoring and high hitting affair with the Newark Bears by winning the final game of a five game series 12-5 on Sunday.  Brandon Sing blasted a bases clearing double to deep center field at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium in ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/29/bridgeport%e2%80%99s-barrage-leads-%e2%80%98fish-to-series-victory-over-newark/ Bridgeport, CT--Tuesday night's Atlantic League All-Star Game was a bittersweet moment for Bluefish relief pitcher Andy Weimer.  The righty made his first and, most likely, his last All-Star appearance of his professional baseball career pitching one scoreless inning in the Liberty Division's 7-5 victory.  The sidearm closer from New Hartford, ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/weimer-closing-out-his-playing-days-to-coach-at-utica-college/ 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 ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/revs-invite-rose-and-olsen-to-work-out/ Waldorf, MD - The Blue Crabs returned from the All-Star Break and opened up a four-game series against the Barnstormers Thursday night. Joe Gannon got the start for Southern Maryland against Lancaster's Eric Junge. Lancaster (28-28) stormed into the lead in the top of the first. Lloyd Turner hit a single ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/stormers-double-up-crabs-10-5/ YORK, PA- The York Revolution defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-6 at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Thursday evening. The Revolution broke a scoreless tie with a ten batter, three run bottom of the fourth inning to take a 6-0 lead. York loaded the bases after second baseman Keoni DeRenne was hit by ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/revs-hang-on-to-defeat-pats-7-6/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Long Island Ducks today, by a final score of 6-0. Camden pitcher Josh Brey (1-2) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings, scattering 5 hits, and fanning 2 batters. The loss was charged to Long Island starter Randy Leek ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/sharks-shut-out-ducks-6-0/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 5-4 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Thursday night. Bridgeport's Jesse Hoorelbeke hit a two run homer in the second inning, but the Bears overcame the early deficit off the bat of Charlton Jimmerson. Jimmerson's two-run homer in the fifth ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/26/bears-get-by-fish-5-4/ (Bridgeport, CT - June 24, 2009) - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Ron Davenport has been acquired from the Long Island Ducks for future considerations. Ron joins the Bluefish after appearing in 28 games this season with the Long Island Ducks. He has compiled a .219 batting ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/bluefish-acquire-davenport-from-ducks/ NEWARK, NJ- Armando Benitez blew a comfortable lead during a showcase game. Sound familiar? Benitez wasn't even wearing a Mets uniform this time. Instead, the Newark Bears closer failed to hold a two-run ninth inning lead in the Atlantic League's All-Star game Tuesday night, giving up four runs on five hits ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/benitez-blows-all-star-game-as-liberty-wins-7-5/ [nggallery id=23] http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/2009-all-star-game-gallery-2/ [nggallery id=22] http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/2009-all-star-game-gallery-1/ Newark, NJ - Every Met fan knew the look, the feel, and motions of this blown save. Heck, even Yankee fans had to suffer through this for a few weeks. And now, with Armando Benitez in the Atlantic League, things haven't changed. The erstwhile major league closer came into Atlantic League All-Star ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/same-old-armando/ NEWARK, NJ- Ozzie Smith's cleats barely left the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium grass as he jogged out to shortstop. No backflips accompanied Smith as he took his position during the Atlantic League's All-Star pregame celebrity exhibition softball game. The 54-year-old said his crowd-pleasing acrobatic ways are a thing of his ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/ozzie-still-enjoys-the-game/ NEWARK, NJ- All six Ducks All-Stars stood on the third base line after the pregame introductions before Tuesday night's game. They were easy to spot, wearing out-of-place red caps on top of the club's green-and-gray road uniforms. But there were still plenty of smiles for the team's four position players and ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/24/the-ducks-shine-in-libertys-comeback-win/ Bridgeport, CT-Dan Reichert could not outduel Tim Harikkala in yesterday's pitching showdown, as the Bridgeport Bluefish (23-32) fell to the York Revolution (17-39) 1-0 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.  The 'Fish failed to sweep their second series of the season as Harikkala (2-1), in just his third start of ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/23/bridgeport-bats-go-silent-can%e2%80%99t-sweep-revs-in-series-finale/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs avoided the sweep by defeating the Somerset Patriots 6-1 in front of 6,042 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a solo homerun by designated hitter Jeff ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/21/crabs-take-on-from-pats/ The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears by a final score of 9-2 today, breaking an eight game losing streak. Camden pitcher Nate Bump (8-2) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings, scattering 6 hits, and fanning one batter. The loss was charged to Newark's Edgar Martinez ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/21/camden-smacks-bears-9-2/ (Bridgeport, CT - June 21, 2009) - The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the York Revolution in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, Father's Day, 1-0 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Bluefish starter Dan Reichert pitched a gem but was outdueled by his counterpart Tim Harikkala.  There were ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/21/fish-clipped-on-fathers-day/ (Central Islip, N.Y., June 21, 2009) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday 2-1 before a past-capacity crowd of 6,126 and 500th sellout in franchise history at Citibank Park. The Ducks, who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary Season, sold out their 500th game in club history ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/21/prieto%e2%80%99s-game-winning-hit-propels-flock-to-win/ Camden, NJ - The Camden Riversharks defeated the Newark Bears by a final score of 9-2 today, breaking an eight game losing streak. Camden pitcher Nate Bump (8-2) picked up the win, as he pitched 5 scoreless innings, scattering 6 hits, and fanning one batter. The loss was charged to ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/20/camden-riversharks-defeat-newark-bears-9-2/ (Central Islip, N.Y., June 20, 2009) - Tonight's (Saturday, June 20) game versus the Lancaster Barnstormers has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game with fireworks has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 9, at 7:05 p.m. Fans holding tickets to today's game can use them at the 7:05 p.m. contest on Thursday, ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/20/june-20ths-ducks-game-postponed/ (Bridgeport, CT - June 20, 2009) - The Bridgeport Bluefish (23-31) defeated the York Revolution (16-39) 5-4 in 11 innings on a wet Saturday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Todd Davison led the Bluefish to their second straight victory over the Revs, scoring both the game tying and game ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/20/bridgeport-edges-york-in-11/ (Bridgeport, CT - June 20, 2009) - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that reliever Matt Pike has been added to the Liberty Division squad for the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game. "We are excited that Matt has been added to participate in the All-Star Game," says Bluefish general manager Todd ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/20/pike-added-to-the-all-star-game/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 14-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday evening. Patriots center fielder Sean Smith set a team record with six hits in the game. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Smith singled and ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/20/pats-cook-crabs-14-1/ Bridgeport, CT—The last time Southern Maryland saw Esteban Yan, he blanked them over nine innings for a complete game shutout.  Yesterday at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, Yan once again pitched a complete game, but could not prevent the Blue Crabs (29-20) from crossing the plate in Bridgeport’s (20-28) 5-3 ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/15/bridgeport%e2%80%99s-bats-sporadic-throughout-the-week-drop-series-finale-against-blue-crabs/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Newark enjoyed a name-recognition advantage entering Sunday’s game against the Ducks, sporting a lineup featuring seven former major leaguers and a starter who also enjoyed success at the top level. The Ducks countered with just two such players but still put a big league hurting on the Bears, ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/15/ducks-torch-bears-17-6/ (Bridgeport, CT – June 14, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish lost the final game of the three-game series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Sunday 5-3 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The Bluefish put together a rally in the bottom of the seventh starting the inning with back-to-back singles by ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/15/yans-complete-game-not-enough-as-fish-fail/ Camden, NJ -The Riversharks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 3-2 today, in the final game of a three game series. Somerset reliever Ryan Basner (2-0) picked up his second win of the season, despite pitching just one third of an inning. The loss was charged to Camden’s Tracy Thorpe ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/15/pats-take-final-game-of-series-3-2/ CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Gary Carter embraced Julio Manon just outside the manager’s office in the Citibank Park clubhouse. Moments after the Ducks wasted a two-run eighth inning lead in a 4-2 defeat to Camden, the manager tried to lift the spirit of his starting pitcher. “You deserved to win,” Carter said ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/11/ducks-blow-another-game/ Newark, NJ - In ten innings of baseball, the Newark Bears defeated the York Revolution 2-1 in downtown Newark at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. It was a scoreless game until the top of the sixth inning when Rev’s right fielder Jason Aspito hit a solo homerun to put York on ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/11/newark-edges-revs-2-1-in-10/ (Bridgeport, CT – June 10, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the Lancaster Barnstormers in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday 4-3 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The Bluefish rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning, but fell just short to the Barnstormers in a ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/11/late-bluefish-rally-not-enough-as-barnstormers-take-game-two/ Waldorf, MD - The Blue Crabs played a doubleheader Wednesday night against the Somerset Patriots. Both teams came into the day leading their respective divisions. In game one, a makeup from Tuesday’s rain out, the Blue Crabs jumped out to a two-run lead in the bottom of the first with RBI ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/11/crabs-split-doubleheader-against-pats/ Bridgeport, CT-The Bridgeport Bluefish's latest week of Atlantic League baseball was easily summarized in yesterday's doubleheader split with the Somerset Patriots (27-15).  Game one featured a fantastic complete game one-hitter by Kyle Jackson in Bridgeport's (17-25) 3-0 victory.  Yet, game two brought the other side of the coin to the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/10/bridgeport-splits-doubleheader-and-series-with-pats-%e2%80%98fish-finish-week-3-4/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears defeated the York Revolution 2-1 in the first of a three game series at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Newark's Jay Gibbons crushed a home run in the second inning to put Newark on the board, and newly signed Jacque Jones' RBI single drove in ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/10/bears-down-york-201/ (Bridgeport, CT - June 9, 2009) - The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers in the opening game of a three-game set on Tuesday 4-1 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Despite the cloudy weather, Bluefish starter Esteban Yan shined bright as the star of the game. Yan (4-1) held the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/10/yan-throws-three-hitter-against-lancaster/ (Central Islip, N.Y., June 9, 2009) - The Long Island Ducks split a doubleheader against the Camden Riversharks on Tuesday. The Ducks won the first game 3-0, while the Sharks took a 3-2 decision in the nightcap. In the opener, the Flock used a three-run fifth inning, with Lew Ford, Ray ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/10/ducks-split-dh-with-sharks/ (Central Islip, N.Y., June 8, 2009) - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Long Island Ducks 6-1 on Monday at Citibank Park. The story in this game was the pitching of Jim Magrane (6-0). The Patriots starter picked up the win firing seven innings, allowing five hits and one run, while ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/09/ducks-downed-by-pats-in-makeup-game/ Lancaster, PA - With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks. David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/07/barnstormers-sweep-doubleheader-against-sharks/ Newark, NJ - The Newark Bears recorded a loss and a win today at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium during the Saturday afternoon doubleheader. In game one, Newark's Charlton Jimmerson put Newark on the board in the first inning, crushing a solo homerun, his fifth of the season. In his first ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/07/bears-and-crabs-split-dh/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Somerset Patriots 8-7 in front of a season high 7,410 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. Somerset took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning after designated hitter Teuris Olivares reached on an error, left fielder Elliott Ayala ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/07/pats-defeat-bluefish-8-7/ York, PA - The York Revolution had to settle for a split in their day-night doubleheader, dropping the nightcap 10-3 to the Long Island Ducks in front of 6,142 fans at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Saturday night.  The Revs, having taken two of the first three in the series, will ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/07/york-splits-dh-with-ducks/ York, PA - Dan Foli fired 8.0 scoreless innings, and the York Revolution took the opening game of Saturday's day-night doubleheader, shutting out the Long Island Ducks 5-0 at Sovereign Bank Stadium.  It is the fifth win in the last six home games for the Revs, who will host the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/06/york-wins-game-1-5-0-over-ducks/ York, PA - The York Revolution erupted for three runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh, and earned a 6-2 win over the Long Island Ducks to open the four-game weekend series at Sovereign Bank Stadium, behind a brilliant effort from York starter Dave Gassner who earned ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/06/revs-gets-rund-late-for-6-2-win/ York, PA - At the beginning of the 2009 season, York Revolution Nation was engaged in a battle like no other.  Not against Atlantic League foes, and not even against the archrival Lancaster Barnstormers, but against a force that threatened our livelihood and our right to congregate outdoors.  Our dignitaries ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/official-statement-from-the-revolution/ Bridgeport, CT- Scattered papers and candy wrappers make Tommy John's not-so-spacious office a cluttered mess. Like the Ducks stadium, the Ballpark at Harbor Yard doesn't provide for a sizable managerial office. John doesn't seem to mind the close quarters. His Bridgeport Bluefish just posted a 10th-inning home run to prevent a ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/john-still-enjoying-the-game/ The York Revolution vs. the Long Island Ducks and the doubleheader between the Lancaster Barnstormers and Camden Riversharks both have been delayed until 8 p.m. tonight due to the rain that swept through the Northeast the last two days. More information as it comes in. http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/games-at-york-and-lancaster-delayed-to-8-pm/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots game against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Friday evening has been postponed due to rain.   The game will be made up as part of a double header on Sunday beginning at 1:35 pm. The double header will consist of two seven-inning games. The Fireworks Show ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/pats-vs-bluefish-postponed/ Newark, NJ - Due to rain, the June 5th game event has been rescheduled to June 6. The Newark Bears NASCAR NIGHT is now revved up to take place on June 6, featuring 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kurt Busch presented by Pocono Raceway in cooperation with Motor Racing Outreach. ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/bears-vs-crabs-postponed/ Bridgeport, CT-Inside the Bridgeport Bluefish clubhouse, Esteban Yan is not the same overbearing, hard throwing fastball pitcher that he is on the pitching mound.  The six-foot-four inch, 250 pounder is known for his powerful fastball, splitter combination that has struck out 553 Major League hitters in eleven seasons.  Now in ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/yan-continues-to-smile-while-waiting-for-another-opportunity/ Newark, NJ - Spotting Southern Maryland an early three run lead, the Newark Bears rallied for a 13-7 victory to open a seven game home stand at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Newark's Solomon Manriquez snapped a three all tie with a two run homerun in the third inning, but it ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/bears-rally-for-13-7-win/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 11-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Bridgeport took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning after center fielder Adam Greenberg walked, second baseman Enohel Polanco singled, and third baseman Luis Lopez hit a sacrifice fly to center ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/pats-blowout-fish-to-win-seventh-in-a-row/ Waldorf, MD - Southern Maryland left-handed starting pitcher John Halama has been named the Atlantic League's Pitcher of the Month, for games played in April and May of this season.  Opening Day was April 23.  The award was somewhat of a foregone conclusion for Halama, who baffled Atlantic League batters ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/05/halama-named-pitcher-of-the-month/ NEWARK, NJ- Get ready to bring your favorite stars to Newark and make 2009 the most unforgettable Atlantic League All-Star Game yet!  Hosted by the Newark Bears, the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game will take place in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 23rd at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/voting-has-begun-for-the-all-star-game/ Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Enohel Polanco has been acquired from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for future considerations. Enohel joins the Bluefish after appearing in eleven Atlantic League games this season, seven with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and four with the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/polanco-comes-to-the-fish/ York, PA - Due to forecasted rain tonight, and forecasted sunshine for the weekend, tonight's scheduled game between the York Revolution and the Long Island Ducks at Sovereign Bank Stadium has been moved to 12 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.  It will be part of a day-night doubleheader, with a night ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/ducks-vs-revs-postponed/ Foothill Ranch, CA  - iBN Sports (Interactive Broadcast Network Sports), a premiere Internet-based broadcast sports television network, has reached an agreement with the Long Island Ducks professional baseball team for Internet rights to broadcast all of its remaining home games over the iBN Sports Baseball Channel (www.ibnsports.com).  The streaming video ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/ducks-sign-tv-deal/ Bridgeport, CT - The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced that former Bluefish infielder Henry Mateo has been named April/May player of the month. "We are very pleased to hear that Henry has received this honor," says Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin. "He deserves this accolade for the work he ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/mateo-named-player-of-the-month/ Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced that infielder Jay Caligiuri has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. Caligiuri will report to Double-A Arkansas of the Texas League. "Jay has been an integral part of this team and a true leader for the ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/caligiuri-signed-by-the-angels/ BRIDGEPORT, CT- The Ducks responded well after first-place Southern Maryland posted a three-game sweep at home to hurl the club 5 ½ games behind in the division and below the .500 mark last week. Instead of falling out of the Liberty Division hunt, manager Gary Carter saw his team take care ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/fish-win-in-10-against-ducks/ Waldorf, MD - The Blue Crabs closed out the four-game series and the home stand with the York Revolution Wednesday night. Coming into the game, the Blue Crabs were 2-4 in the home stand entering the game, with both wins coming against York. Matt Padgett scored on an RBI single from ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/crabs-win-rain-shorten-affair/ Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 13-10 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday night. Lancaster took the lead in the top of the first inning after second baseman Danny Bravo singled, center fielder Michael Woods singled, and third baseman Aaron Herr (3) hit a three run homerun ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/pats-rally-for-12-10-win/ Camden, NJ - Brian Lawrence (4-3) out-dueled Newark Bears' pitcher Shawn Chacon (2-2) in the finale of a three game series, in front of a sellout crowd at Campbell's Field this afternoon. Lawrence pitched seven shutout innings, scattering four hits, while striking out five, en route to a 1-0 win. ... http://www.atlanticleagueindependent.com/2009/06/04/lawrence-outduels-chacon-1-0/