Sports

It came down to a rubber game, but the squad from Piazza Orsillo left no doubt on Aug. 2 as to who the Over 50 Softball League champions were in their 14-2 rout of the Resta’s Car Care squad. The Over 50 Softball League is comprised of four teams; in addition to those from Orisllo’s and Resta, there’s a team …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (13-10, 60-33) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (12-10, 51-41) 5-4 Friday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   In the bottom of the first inning the Patriots plated a pair of runs to take a 2-0 advantage. Designated hitter Daryle Ward hit a RBI infield single while third baseman Corey Smith tallied a RBI sacrifice fly. …

Thomas DiGanci, former principal at Watching Hills Regional High School, was named Franklin High School’s interim principal at the July 31 Board of Education meeting. DiGanci is expected to start in his new position on Aug. 11, according to a release from the district. His appointment runs through June 30, 2015. DiGanci will be paid $147,000, the same amount as former …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (12-9, 51-40) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-10, 59-33) 11-3 Thursday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Lancaster first baseman Gabe Jacobo went 5-for-5 with six RBI as he became the second Barnstormers player to ever hit for the cycle.   In the top of the first inning the Barnstormers scored five runs to take an …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots swept a double header over the Lancaster Barnstormers at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.   Game 1: The Somerset Patriots (47-23, 58-32) shutout the Lancaster Barnstormers (39-31, 50-39) 7-0 Wednesday evening in game one of a doubleheader from TD Bank Ballpark. With the victory the Somerset Patriots set a franchise record for most …

The Franklin Township Baseball League’s 15 and under All Star team has won the Northern New Jersey Babe Ruth State Championship, and the league’s 8 and under team won the South Brunswick Viking Tournament. The older team is now poised to play in the mid-Atlantic regional tournament, set for Aug. 1-8 in Niskayuna, NY. The team, managed by Bob DaVoe, defeated …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (11-9, 57-32) won the rubber match 7-6 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-10, 39-51) Tuesday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark.   In the bottom of the first inning second baseman Jeff Dominguez smacked a home run (1) to give Somerset an early 1-0 advantage.   Left fielder Cory Harrilchak homered (3) in the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (10-9, 56-32) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-9, 39-50) 7-5 Monday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   In the top of the first inning first baseman Luke Murton smacked a RBI single to give Southern Maryland an early 1-0 advantage.   The Patriots tied the contest at 1-1 in the home half of …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-8, 39-49) defeated the Somerset Patriots (9-9, 55-32) 5-4 Sunday evening from TD Bank Ballpark in the series opener.   In the top of the third inning Southern Maryland plated a pair of runs to take a 2-0 advantage as shortstop Bobby Stevens hit a RBI groundout and third baseman Angel Chavez …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (9-8, 55-31) salvaged the series finale against the York Revolution (9-7, 50-36) by winning 4-1 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   In the top of the first inning designated hitter Travis Garcia pounded a RBI double to give York an early 1-0 advantage.   The Patriots plated three runs in the home half …