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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly for the 2018 season. “I had a great time in Somerset last year,” said Kelly. “It was a great atmosphere in a great ballpark with great fans. Hopefully we can have more success this year. I am happy to be part of such a good organization.” 

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed nine-year Major League veteran right-handed pitcher Logan Kensing for the 2018 season. “I am excited to go into this season with an open mind in a great league,” said Kensing. “There are some really good things going on [in the Atlantic League]. I have always been struck by the passion of the players …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed catcher Adam Weisenburger for the 2018 season. “I am very excited to get started with this new opportunity,” said Weisenburger. “I have heard nothing but great things about Somerset. I’ve heard they are a first-class organization that does things the right way.” 

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League infielder Alex Castellanos for the 2018 season. “I’m excited to get started,” said Castellanos. “[Former Patriot] Chris Marrero told me to play here. He said it was the place for me to play and continue my career. I am ready to come in and win some games.” 

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League outfielder Danny Dorn for the 2018 season. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Patriots,” said Dorn. “In speaking with [manager] Brett [Jodie] and [director of baseball operations] Jon [Hunton], I felt they really cared about the players and about winning. I have had a lot …

On paper, things happened the way conventional wisdom would dictate: the top-ranked team beat the No. 4 team in a state championship game. But in the minds of the Warrior Nation faithful who trekked to Trenton on March 18 to cheer on their team, what was on paper didn’t matter, because they knew what was in the hearts of the …

TOMS RIVER – Diamond Miller had one thought on her mind as she and her Lady Warrior teammates took the court for overtime in their Tournament of Champions quarter-final game against St. Rose of Belmar: “We got this.”

TOMS RIVER – For the second time in a week on March 14, the Franklin High School basketball Lady Warriors found themselves in the position of wanting to forget about a game that they won. Reminiscent of their March 6 sectional championship game against Watchung Hills Regional, Franklin came out on the good side of a 56-45 score against Old …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed 2017 Atlantic League All-Star outfielder Justin Pacchioli for the 2018 season. “Last year was amazing. From top to bottom, everything about Somerset was amazing,” said Pacchioli. “It does not get better than Somerset fans; the whole experience last year was unreal. It was bittersweet that I did not finish the season with the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed infielder Alfredo Rodriguez for the 2018 season. “Last year was a great experience for me personally, so I am definitely excited to be back,” said Rodriguez. “We for sure have some unfinished business. In Somerset, it is all about winning. I am ready to get back and get to work.”