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​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today the signing of New Jersey native and former Rutgers Scarlet Knight Steve Nyisztor for the 2019 season. “I’m very excited for the upcoming year and the chance to play for the Patriots,” said Nyisztor. “Being a New Jersey native, I’ve been a fan of the team my whole life. They have a great reputation …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that the team will welcome WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan to TD Bank Ballpark for an appearance on Sunday, July 14th. Game time against the New Britain Bees is scheduled for 5:05 pm. Duggan became a fan favorite in the WWE for his patriotic character often seen going up against villains …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today that right-handed pitcher Vince Molesky has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “It’s an understatement to say that I am excited to return to Somerset,” said Molesky. “I’ve been ready to return since the season ended last year; especially with the way it ended. I’m coming back hungry and ready to win a championship.”  …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Liam O’Sullivan for the 2019 season. “We’ve added another young arm from the Frontier League in Liam O’Sullivan,” said Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie. “Liam is a right-hander who will have the chance to come in and compete for a spot in the rotation. He has been a proven …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team – ranked first in the state and 25th in the country – continued its undefeated ways Jan. 31 with a 75-25 drubbing of Watchung Hills Regional High School’s Warriors. The game got away from Watching early on, with Franklin building up to a 24-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce for the 2019 season. “I’m really excited to start a new chapter with the Patriots,” said Joyce. “By knowing a couple of players from last year’s team, I was able to follow the team and the success through social media. I’ve heard nothing but great things …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will be hosting a 30th Anniversary of the movie Major League with one of the film’s stars Corbin Bernsen, who played third baseman “Roger Dorn.” The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th for the team’s 5:05 pm game against the Sugar Land Skeeters at TD Bank Ballpark. Released in 1989, Major League is a …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed 2018 Frontier League Pitcher of the Year Thomas Dorminy for the 2019 season. “I have heard that Somerset is a great program,” said Dorminy. “All I want to do is win, and I’ve heard that Somerset is all about winning, so I figured it was a good match. It’s all about bringing that …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM, have announced that the team will host National Anthem Auditions on Saturday, March 9th from 12-3 pm at Bridgewater Commons Mall. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!​ The event will be a fundraiser designed to benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collecting donated supplies to ship care …

With one milestone still just within reach, Franklin High School Lady Warrior Diamond Miller on Jan. 24 reached another when she was picked to play in the 2019 McDonald’s All-American High School basketball game. Miller was named to the girl’s All-Star team representing the East and is the only girl picked of 24 nominees from New Jersey. The All-American game …