Tag Archives: 2016 Season

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots and their partners at Spearhead Staffing have hired 11-year old Neelesh Thanasegaran of Warren as the 2016 Kid CEO.   Neelesh was one of six children that were chosen at Patriots Fan Fest in April for a final interview on the field before the Friday, May 13th game. He was the last of the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (9-13) scored nine unanswered runs to overcome an 8-2 deficit and defeat the Somerset Patriots (17-6) 11-8 on Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   The comeback was completed in the final frame. Trailing 8-7 in the top of the ninth, the Barnstormers got to closer Jon Hunton with four runs to take their …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (17-5) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (8-13) 12-2 on Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark to kick off the weekend series.   The Patriots took an early lead in the first inning on an RBI groundout by Matt Fields, who finished the game with three RBI without recording a hit.   Somerset extended the lead …

Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (16-5) put together their most complete performance of the season as they defeated the Long Island Ducks (11-8) 8-1 Thursday evening at Bethpage Ballpark in the rubber match of a three game series.   Scott McGregor (2-1) hurled the Patriots first complete game of the year. The right-hander was stellar, facing three batters …

Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (11-8) blanked the Somerset Patriots (15-5) 1-0 Wednesday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island starting pitcher Jack Snodgrass was electric as he struck out 12 batters, while walking just one in six innings of work.   “I can’t remember any mistakes he made,” remarked Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie of Snodgrass’s gem. …

Central Islip, NY – Jon Hunton set the Atlantic League career saves record at 135 as the Somerset Patriots (15-4) snapped the Long Island Ducks (10-7) nine game-winning streak with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night at Bethpage Ballpark.   “As a competitor I’m always trying to win, but if I’m fortunate enough to be around great people that allow me …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with program partner Spearhead Staffing, have announced the finalists for the 2016 Kid CEO promotion.   Neelesh Thanasegaran of Warren, Nicholas Doll of Linden, Evan Gilmurray of Bridgewater, Skyler Pearsall of Metuchen, and twin brothers Michael and Daniel Shinn of Middlesex have been chosen as finalists for the program.   All six kids will …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-4) squandered a 3-1 lead after five innings as the Sugar Land Skeeters (11-7) scored one run in each of their final three innings to complete the weekend sweep at Constellation Field on Sunday afternoon.   Somerset’s starting pitcher Mickey Storey toed the rubber on an emotional Mother’s Day for him as his …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-3) suffered their first series loss of the year as the Sugar Land Skeeters (10-7) defeated them 4-1 Saturday evening at Constellation Field.   Patriots’ starting pitcher Matt Bywater didn’t allow a hit through three innings, but labored in the fourth inning, surrendering three of his four runs in that frame. Bywater walked …

Sugar Land, TX – The Sugar Land Skeeters (9-7) doubled up the Somerset Patriots (14-2) 4-2 Friday evening at Constellation Field in the series opener of the three game weekend series. Both teams flew from series in the northeast to square off in the Lone Star State.   Patriots’ starter Scott McGregor had a no-hitter through four innings, but the …