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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Sean Bierman’s contract has been purchased by the Baltimore Orioles organization and he will report to Double-A.   Bierman was leading the league in wins with a 10-2 record and was second in ERA with a 1.79. Bierman also struck out 60 batters in 115.2 innings pitched in 17 …

Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (14-7, 64-27) won the rubber match of the series against the Long Island Ducks (8-12, 54-36) by a final score of 7-3 Thursday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. The game was delayed one hour and six minutes due to rain.   In the bottom of the first inning center fielder Delta Cleary Jr recorded …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they will be hosting Amazin’ Mets Night on Sunday, August 9th at TD Bank Ballpark. The first pitch against the Sugar Land Skeeters is scheduled for 5:05 p.m.   Join the Patriots as they welcome special guests from the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets team, including Art Shamsky, Ed Kranepool …

Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (8-11, 54-35) defeated the Somerset Patriots (13-7, 63-27) 4-2 Wednesday evening at Bethpage Ballpark.   In the top of the first inning right fielder Michael Burgess recorded a RBI double to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   Left fielder Aharon Eggleston sprayed a RBI double in the top of the third inning …

Central Isilip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (13-6, 63-26) defeated the Long Island Ducks (7-11, 53-35) 3-2 Tuesday evening at Bethpage Ballpark.   In the top of the second inning center fielder Jonny Tucker smacked a solo home run (4) and left fielder Aharon Eggleston drilled a solo home run (2) to give Somerset a 2-0 advantage.   Designated hitter …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (8-9, 50-37) salvaged the series finale by winning 4-2 over the Somerset Patriots (12-6, 62-26) Sunday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots snapped their eight game winning streak.   In the top of the second inning left fielder Jamar Walton recorded a RBI sacrifice fly to give Southern Maryland a 1-0 …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (12-5, 62-25) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-9, 49-37) 4-3 Saturday evening before a season high 8,164 fans at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots extended their winning streak to eight games.   In the top of the second inning center fielder Jamar Walton recorded a RBI ground out to give Southern Maryland a …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (11-5, 61-25) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-8, 49-36) 8-1 Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots extended their winning streak to seven games.   In the bottom of the first inning designated hitter Michael Burgess blasted a three run home run (5) to give Somerset a 3-0 advantage.   Second baseman …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (10-5, 60-25) completed the four game sweep over the Camden Riversharks (3-12, 31-54) by winning 8-2 Thursday afternoon at Campbell’s Field. This was the Patriots sixth win in a row. With the victory the Patriots claimed the 2015 Turnpike Cup as they clinched the season series with a 13-4 head-to-head record.   In the …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (9-5, 58-25) defeated the Camden Riversharks (3-11, 31-53) 9-2 Wednesday evening at Campbell’s Field. This was the Patriots fifth win in a row.   In the top of the third inning Somerset scored three times to take a 3-0 advantage. Catcher James Skelton socked a RBI triple and two more runs scored on two …