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Bridgewater, NJ- The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has named five Somerset Patriots as All-Stars to represent the Liberty Division in the 2015 All-Star Game to be played at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Wednesday, July 8th.   Outfielders Aharon Eggleston and Scott Cousins, catcher James Skelton, and pitchers Sean Bierman and Lucas Irvine have been chosen to represent …

Bridgewater, N.J.- Somerset Patriots right-handed pitcher Jason Lowey, the reigning Atlantic League Reliever Of The Year, has been signed by the Colorado Rockies organization.   Lowey received the honor as the league’s top reliever after posting a 5-1 record with a 1.90 earned run average and 59 strikeouts against just 15 walks over 56.2 innings pitched. In addition, his 59 …

Bridgewater, N.J. – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced today the league’s Postseason Awards for the 2014 campaign, with seven Somerset Patriots players earning recognition.   Corey Smith (third base), Adam Donachie (catcher), Matt Zielinksi (left-handed starter), Jason Lowey (reliever) and Jon Hunton (closer) were all named to the 2014 Atlantic League First-Team. Luis Montanez (outfielder) and Matt Maloney …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (3-2) defeated the Somerset Patriots (2-3) 9-1 Sunday afternoon in Game Five of the Liberty Division Series from TD Bank Ballpark. With the victory the Barnstormers advance to their 3rd Atlantic League Championship Series in franchise history. Lancaster won games one, four, and five to win this best-of-five series 3-2.   The Barnstormers powered …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (2-2) rallied past the Somerset Patriots (2-2) 4-3 Saturday evening in Game Four of the Liberty Division Series from TD Bank Ballpark. The best-of-five series is now even at 2-2. Pinch hitter Yusuke Kajimoto’s grand slam in the top of the eighth inning stood to be the difference.   In the bottom of the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (2-1) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (1-2) 2-1 Friday evening in Game Three of the Liberty Division Series from TD Bank Ballpark in front of 7,483 fans. The Patriots lead the best-of-five series 2-1.   In the bottom of the third inning shortstop Jeff Dominguez worked a seven pitch walk then stole second base. With …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that catcher Adam Donachie, third baseman Corey Smith, and pitcher Matt Zielinski have been named as 2014 Atlantic League All-Stars. Cory Domel has been named the All-Star Pitching Coach.   Donachie finished the first half of the season as the team leader in hitting with his .294 batting average. Donachie had 37 …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 5-2 to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Somerset Patriots have locked up a playoff berth.   The Patriots took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second on a two-run home run by Brian Barden (2).   …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that infielder Nate Spears has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies organization and will report to Triple-A. Spears was among the team’s best hitters, leading the Patriots in RBI with 21 and had four home runs in 37 games played this season before having his contract purchased by the Phillies organization. Spears …

Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots pitcher Matt Maloney has had his contract purchased by the Cincinnati Reds and will report to Triple-A. Maloney was 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched in five games started for Somerset this season. Maloney has Major League experience with the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. He appeared in 22 …