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Everett’s First Inning Homerun Lifts Bears Past ‘Fish
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 16, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Newark Bears in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday 9-4 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Gary Knotts (0-1) got in trouble early and wasn’t able to recover in his first start of the season. Knotts lasted three and two-thirds innings allowing [...]
Revs to Host Doubleheader Against Two Atlantic League Opponents
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 15, 2009
York, PA – Come Memorial Day, the York Revolution will establish another Atlantic League first. It was announced today that Thursday’s postponed game against the Bridgeport Bluefish has been rescheduled for the night of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at Sovereign Bank Stadium. With an afternoon game already scheduled against the Camden Riversharks that day, [...]
Bluefish Sing Out Loud
By Justin Felisko on May 15, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – Brandon Sing sang himself into the Bridgeport Bluefish record books on May 8 by blasting three home runs in three consecutive at-bats in the Bluefish’s 9-3 victory over the Long Island Ducks. Sing’s three bombs along with eight RBI were new Bridgeport Bluefish single-game record. Sing’s first two homers were two-run shots [...]
Ducks Unused Ticket Days, May 26, 27, and 28
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 12, 2009
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 12, 2009) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, are “Unused Ticket Days” at Citibank Park. Due to inclement weather during some Ducks home games at the beginning of the season, the club is offering fans holding unused tickets the [...]
Pats at Ducks Postponed
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 3, 2009
Central Islip, N.Y. – This afternoon’s (Sunday, May 3) game versus the Somerset Patriots has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, June 8, at 6:35 p.m. Fans holding tickets to today’s game can use them at the 6:35 p.m. contest on Monday, June 8, ONLY. Tonight’s (Sunday, May 3) Meet & [...]
Rain, Pats Spoil Ducks Opener
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 2, 2009
Central Islip, N.Y. – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots on Friday 6-3 before a sellout crowd of 6,051 at Citibank Park. Brian Adams (1-1) was rocky in the first inning, allowing three runs, but settled in to pitch five innings, scattering eight hits with five strikeouts. Paul Bush emerged in relief with [...]
Fish Fall in Season Opener, 8-4
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on April 24, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish opened their 2009 campaign with a tough 8-4 loss against the York Revolution Thursday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The first Bluefish run of the season came courtesy of Ed Rogers, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the second inning scoring Jay Caligiuri. Jesse Hoorelbeke [...]
Bears Sign Jeff Biltstein
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 25, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. – The 2007 Atlantic League champion Newark Bears have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jeff Blitstein. The Bears acquired Blitstein from the St. Paul Saints of the American Association for future considerations. In six seasons, Blitstein has made 101 appearances, including 81 starts. The 6’2” hurler owns a 40-27 career record with [...]
Ducks Sweep the Crabs
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on August 18, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Sunday 5-0 before a sellout crowd of 6,389 at Citibank Park. Randy Leek stole the show as the Ducks took the series finale. The victory completes the three-game sweep of Southern Maryland and places Long Island three-and-a-half games ahead in [...]
Fonzie Back with Ducks
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 9, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Long Island Ducks team officials today announced the signing of former Major League All-Star Edgardo Alfonzo. The longtime New York Mets fan favorite returns after spending the first months of the 2008 season with Quintana Roo (AAA) of the Mexican League, where he hit .280 with 12 doubles and 17 RBI [...]
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Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
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Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
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Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
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SEGUIGNOL SIGNED
June 7, 2010
(Newark, N.J., Jun. 7, 2010) – Newark Bears officials announced that the Orix Buffaloes in Japan officially signed IF Fernando Seguignol. He becomes the first Atlantic League player to go directly to Japan’s major league. He is also the third Bear this season to be signed to an affiliated or professional team joining J.R. House [...]
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Bears Shut Out Pats, 4-0
June 7, 2010
Bridgewater, NJ – The Newark Bears shut out the Somerset Patriots 4-0 before 5,484 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Bears scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Second baseman Shawn Williams singled, shortstop Paddy Matera singled, and center fielder James Cooper followed with an RBI single to score [...]
