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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they have partnered with Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) to host a canned food drive during their game on Tuesday, June 16th at TD Bank Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Bluefish.   Rutgers is hosting Strike Out Hunger, a baseball-themed drive, to collect non-perishable food items for …

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (34-15) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (20-30) 7-6 Sunday afternoon at Clipper Magazine Stadium. With the victory the Patriots clinched the series and are now 8-0-2 in their last 10 series.   In the top of the first inning the Patriots plated a pair of runs to take a 2-0 advantage. A run scored on …

Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Barnstormers (20-29) defeated the Somerset Patriots (33-15) 2-1 in 10 innings Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium.   In the top of the second inning shortstop Robert Andino sliced a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   Third baseman Yusuke Kajimoto pounded a RBI double to tie the game at 1-1 in the …

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (33-14) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (19-29) 8-5 Friday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium.   In the top of the first inning left fielder Aharon Eggleston hammered a two run home run (1) to give Somerset a 2-0 advantage.   Catcher Adam Donachie slugged a home run (2) to make the score 2-0 in favor …

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (32-14) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (19-28) 5-4 Thursday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Somerset scored four unanswered runs to erase a three run deficit to win the series opener.   In the top of the third inning catcher James Skelton hit a RBI sacrifice fly to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   Lancaster plated …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder Michael Burgess.   Burgess was the Washington Nationals’ first round pick in the 2007 draft at 49th overall. In addition to the Nationals, he has experience in the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Baltimore Orioles organizations including five seasons at the Double-A level.   Last season in Single-A Frederick, …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (19-27) defeated the Somerset Patriots (31-14) 6-4 in 10 innings Wednesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The teams split the four game series.   In the top of the second inning first baseman Joel Guzman blasted a home run (3) to give Camden a 1-0 advantage.   Somerset tied the game at 1-1 in …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (31-13) swept a doubleheader against the Camden Riversharks (18-27) Tuesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   Game One   The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks 7-6 in 13 innings in game one of a doubleheader. James Skelton roped a game winning walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the 13th inning as it …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (18-25) rallied past the Somerset Patriots (29-13) 11-9 Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Riversharks erased a seven run deficit after six innings of play to snap their six game losing streak.   In the bottom of the first inning Somerset scored three times to grab a 3-0 advantage. Third baseman David Vidal …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (29-12) shutout the Lancaster Barnstormers (17-25) 2-0 Saturday night at TD Bank Ballpark. By winning this series, the Patriots are now 7-0-1 in their last eight series. The Somerset pitching staff only surrendered one run in 37.0 innings pitched in this series.   In the bottom of the fifth inning Lancaster shortstop Lance Zawadzki …