Tag Archives: Atlantic League

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots and the newly formed High Point Rockers clocked in a nine-inning game at under two hours on Tuesday, April 30th. Regardless of record status or not, the game, which was completed in 1 hour and 57 minutes, is a very rare feat in baseball and the direction the sport is trending towards. “It all …

Bridgewater, NJ – Logan Darnell (1-0) pitched six strong innings to guide the Somerset Patriots (3-2) to a 2-1 win over the High Point Rockers (3-2) at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. In his 2019 season debut, Darnell allowed just one run on two hits and struck out seven to give the Patriots their first ever win over the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The High Point Rockers (3-1) defeated the Somerset Patriots (2-2) 4-0 at TD Bank Ballpark in the first ever meeting between the two teams on Monday evening. High Point’s starter Paul Clemens (1-0) pitched six hitless and scoreless innings to earn the win. The Rockers took a 2-0 lead in top of the third inning on an …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (2-1) defeated the New Britain Bees (1-2) 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark to take the opening series of the 2019 season. Somerset took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a sacrifice fly by Mike Fransoso. Ramon Flores then plated their second run in the next inning …

Bridgewater, NJ– The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League infielder Rey Navarro and local left-handed pitcher James Ziemba. Navarro enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and second season in the Atlantic League.  He briefly played for the Sugar Land Skeeters in 2018 and hit .545 with two home runs before having his contract purchased by …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that outfielder and former Atlantic League batting champ D’Arby Myers has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m real excited to join the Patriots and to get everything rolling,” said Myers.  Myers enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and third in the Atlantic League. He previously played for the Southern Maryland Blue …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that four-year Major Leaguer and former Patriot right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to be back in Somerset,” said Cloyd. “My experience there in 2017 was great! The whole organization and the fans are amazing. I cannot wait to get the season going.”  Cloyd enters his second …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that first baseman Edwin Espinal has been signed for the 2019 season.  Espinal enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 25-year-old played 100 games with Triple-A Toledo (Detroit Tigers) last year, slashing .242 with six home runs and 24 RBI. He previously split his 2017 season …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that right-handed relief pitcher Zech Zinicola has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I’m happy to be back with the Patriots and am looking forward to meeting all my new teammates and staff members,” said Zinicola. “The ‘stache is back! It’s going to be another fun year.”  Zinicola enters his second season with the …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that former New York Yankees outfielder Ramon Flores has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “I feel good coming back to play again for the Patriots,” said Flores. “I spent some time with the team last year and it was a very good experience. I had a lot of fun. I’m going to do …