Tag Archives: Atlantic League

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed starting pitcher Darin Gorski’s contract was purchased by the New York Mets organization. He will report to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51’s where he is expected to start Friday night’s game.   Gorski returns to the same organization where he spent seven seasons of his professional career. The southpaw pitched with …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots weekend attendance of 22,907 fans from Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th has set a new Atlantic League weekend attendance record.   The three game attendance total tops the previous mark of 22,886 set by the Sugar Land Skeeters from September 7th through September 9th of 2012.   Somerset’s weekend games included 8,071 on …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (33-23) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (19-35) 5-3 before 6,919 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. With today’s attendance, the Somerset Patriots have set a new Atlantic League weekend attendance record with 22,907 fans.   In the bottom of the eighth inning, Carlos Guzman continued his hot hitting by driving in …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Rudy Owens.   Owens enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The southpaw has made one start at the Major League level with the Houston Astros in 2014. He worked 5.2 innings in a start against …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they will host Revolutionary Spirit Night on Tuesday, June 14th. First pitch at TD Bank Ballpark against the York Revolution is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.   The Somerset Patriots have partnered with Crossroads of the American Revolution to present the first ever Revolutionary Spirit Night at the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Donovan Hand.   Hand enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has two years of service at the Major League level, most recently with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015. The 6’3” hurler also spent the majority of the 2013 …

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 – Somerset Patriots closer Jon Hunton has tied the Atlantic League career saves record by reaching his 134 save on Thursday, May 5th. The record is currently shared with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ Jim Ed Warden, who played for the team from 2010-2014.   “I have been very fortunate throughout my Atlantic League career to play with …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Evan Meek.   Meek enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty comes to Bridgewater with six seasons of service at the Major League level, including five with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008-2012) and most recently with the Baltimore Orioles …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Scott McGregor.   “I heard that the Patriots won the Atlantic League championship last year, so it is real exciting to join the team,” said McGregor. “I had a great talk with [manager] Brett [Jodie} about my role this year, and look forward to playing in a …