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Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (14-11) doubled up the Somerset Patriots (17-8) 6-3 Wednesday evening in the second game of a day-night doubleheader. In the top of the first inning designated hitter John Alonso cranked a two RBI double to give Bridgeport a 2-0 advantage. Center fielder Nick Van Stratten slapped a RBI single in the top …
Read More »Patriots Squish The Fish 11-0
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (17-7) clobbered the Bridgeport Bluefish (13-11) 11-0 Wednesday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark in game one of a day-night doubleheader. In the bottom of the first inning Somerset erupted for eight runs on seven hits as 12 men came to the plate. Center fielder Jonny Tucker laced a RBI double and would score …
Read More »Patriots Top Bluefish 7-3
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (16-7) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (13-10) 7-3 Tuesday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset has won eight of its last nine games. In the top of the second inning first baseman John Alonso scored via a passed ball by catcher Adam Donachie as Bridgeport took a 1-0 lead. Designated hitter Thomas Neal …
Read More »Patriots Shut Out Blue Crabs 2-0
Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (15-7) shutout the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (14-10) 2-0 Monday evening from Regency Furniture Stadium. The game was called in the seventh inning due to rain. The Patriots won three of the four contests in the four game wrap around weekend series. In the top of the fourth inning right fielder Chris Marrero …
Read More »Skelton’s Walk Off Single Wins It For Patriots In 10th
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (12-6) edged the Lancaster Barnstormers (6-15) 2-1 in 10 innings Thursday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Catcher James Skelton ripped a walk-off RBI single to propel the Patriots to the series sweep over the reigning Atlantic League Champions. In the bottom of the first inning third baseman David Vidal stroked a RBI single …
Read More »Big 6th Inning Leads To 8-3 Win For Somerset
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (10-6) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (6-13) 8-3 Tuesday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. In the top of the first inning right fielder Blake Gailen poked a RBI single to give Lancaster a 1-0 advantage. A RBI single by third baseman Tyler Bortnick extended Lancaster’s lead to 2-0 in the top of the …
Read More »BEAM Program Launched At Somerset Patriots Game
Bridgewater, NJ- With an estimated 300,000 New Jersey children diagnosed with asthma and subject to its potentially dangerous health effects, the Horizon Foundation of New Jersey has created a state-wide program – BEAM (Breathe Easier with Asthma Management) – to improve awareness, education and treatment of asthma. The program is being funded through a $500,000 foundation grant to the Boys …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Announce 2015 Kid CEO
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots and Spearhead Staffing have announced Steven DiMaria of Westfield, New Jersey as the 2015 Kid CEO. DiMaria was one of six finalists that were invited to the ballpark on Friday, May 8th to tell the crowd the reasons why they should be hired for the position. During the pre-game program down on the …
Read More »Andino’s Walk Off Single Wins It For Somerset
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (9-6) rallied to defeat the Bridgeport Bluefish (8-7) 2-1 Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots won the rubber match as shortstop Robert Andino spanked a walk-off RBI single to propel the Patriots to victory on Mother’s Day. Bridgeport scored its lone run in the top of the ninth inning when right …
Read More »Bluefish Blank Patriots 2-0
Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (8-6) shutout the Somerset Patriots (8-6) 2-0 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. In the top of the third inning third baseman Sean Burroughs fisted a RBI single to give Bridgeport a 1-0 advantage. Center fielder Nick Van Stratten ripped a RBI single to expand the Bluefish lead to 2-0 in the …
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