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Patriots Hang On For 11-9 Win
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 2, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 11-9 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday night.
The Barnstormers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning after shortstop Lloyd Turner singled, stole second, and scored on an RBI single by center fielder Michael Woods.
The Patriots answered in the bottom of the [...]
Pats Win Third Straight Over Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 1, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Newark Bears 11-7 in front of 4,103 fans at Bears’ and Eagles’ Riverfront Stadium on Sunday evening.
Somerset broke a 7-7 tie with four runs in the top of the eighth inning to take an 11-7 lead. The Patriots loaded the bases on a lead off single to left by [...]
Pats Sweep Doubleheader Against Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 31, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Newark Bears 5-3 and 10-3 to sweep a double header at Bears’ and Eagles’ Riverfront Stadium on Saturday evening.
In Game One, Somerset broke a 3-3 tie with a run in the top of the fifth inning to take a 4-3 lead when first baseman Josh Pressley crushed a [...]
Bears Sneak by Pats, 3-2
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 30, 2009
NEWARK, NJ- The Newark Bears defeated the Somerset Patriots 3-2 at Bears’ and Eagles’ Riverfront Stadium on Friday evening.
The Patriots broke a scoreless tie with a run in the top of the sixth inning to take a 1-0 lead when catcher Travis Anderson drew a two out bases loaded walk. Somerset loaded the bases on a [...]
Two in the Ninth Gives Pats the Win
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 29, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Somerset Patriots in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday 4-3 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The Bluefish offense was highlighted by one swing of the bat from Ed Rogers in the first inning. Rogers connected on a three-run shot that scored [...]
Pats Can’t Sweep Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 25, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Somerset Patriots 6-4 in front of 5,625 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
Somerset took a 1-0 lead after center fielder Sean Smith struck out and reached first on a wild pitch, stole second, advanced to third on an error, and scored when first baseman [...]
Pats Win Thrid in Row With 7-2 Win Over Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 24, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Long Island Ducks 7-2 in front of 6,882 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.
Somerset took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Designated hitter Sean Smith walked, stole second base, and scored on an RBI single by first baseman Josh Pressley. Catcher [...]
Patriots Top Ducks, 7-1
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 23, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Long Island Ducks 7-1 in front of 6,160 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night.
Somerset took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Center fielder Sean Smith singled, right fielder Mike Rodriguez drew a walk, and third baseman Jeff Nettles followed with [...]
Pats Blast Lancaster, 10-0
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 20, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 10-0 in front of 6,005 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday afternoon.
Somerset took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning after right fielder Matt Hagen singled, stole second, catcher Jason Belcher walked, and shortstop Anthony Granato flied to center to score [...]
Somerset Storms Lancaster, 10-3
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 19, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 10-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening.
Somerset took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning after third baseman Jeff Nettles walked, catcher Travis Anderson doubled, and second baseman Teuris Olivares singled home Nettles. Shortstop Anthony Granato followed with a two-run double [...]
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Upshaw Still Looking For First Win
July 13, 2009
Bridgeport, CT-The second edition of the Willie Upshaw era as manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish was off to a slow start weekend as Bridgeport dropped three straight one-run games to the York Revolution. Yesterday, Bob Zimmermann was able to halt a ninth inning Bridgeport rally to earn his sixth save of the year, and the [...]
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Sharks Take Care of Fish, 9-6
July 16, 2009
Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish today, by a final score of 9-6, as they rallied for six runs in the 8th inning. Camden reliever Josh Newman (1-2) picked up the win, while Bridgeport reliever Patrick Ryan (0-1) suffered the loss. Ryan surrendered 3 hits and 3 runs without managing to [...]
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Barnstormers Sweep Doubleheader Against Sharks
June 7, 2009
Lancaster, PA – With better weather on Saturday, the Lancaster Barnstormers continued their rampage against Atlantic League foes at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Saturday evening with a doubleheader sweep of the Camden Riversharks.
David Housel drove in four runs, including two on a home run, and Bryan Sabatella slugged a grand slam in the nightcap as [...]
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Ducks Keep Up In Wild Card
August 24, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— Most clubs can define its seasons on a critical stretch that secures a playoff spot or dashes postseason aspirations.
The first two weeks of August nearly derailed the Ducks quest for a fifth straight Atlantic League playoff berth. But the subsequent fortnight is helping the Flock gain an edge of Bridgeport in the [...]
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Pats Beat Bears, 8-6
July 16, 2009
Newark, NJ – The Newark Bears fell to the Somerset Patriots 8-6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ.
With Rob Mackowiak and Carl Everett on base, Salomon Manriquez crushed his fifth home run of the season to give Newark the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Somerset answered in the [...]
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Record Crowd Sees Pats Down Crabs
July 3, 2009
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-6 in front of an Atlantic League record crowd of 8,537 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
The Blue Crabs took an early lead in the top of the first inning after right fielder John Ramistella (8) hit a solo homerun to [...]
