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Read More »Five Somerset Patriots Named As 2018 Atlantic League All-Stars
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that five Somerset Patriots have been selected by the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and the fans as 2018 All-Stars. Pitchers Duane Below and Cory Riordan, outfielder Julio Borbon, infielder Alfredo Rodriguez, and utility player Mike Fransoso will represent Somerset on the Liberty Division squad. The Atlantic League’s 21st Annual All-Star Game will …
Read More »Sloppy Defense Dooms Somerset In 6-3 Loss
New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (23-16) allowed a late lead slip away against the New Britain Bees (17-24) in a 6-3 loss Sunday afternoon at New Britain Stadium. The Patriots opened up the scoring in the top of the first inning on a Danny Dorn two-run single. Vinny Siena (1) followed up with a solo home run in …
Read More »Patriots And Barnstormers Split Double Header
Lancaster, Pennsylvania – The Somerset Patriots (18-11) split Thursday’s single-admission doubleheader against the Lancaster Barnstormers (21-9) at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Somerset took game one 8-3 before a late rally led Lancaster to a 6-5 win in game two. Game 1: The Patriots jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Endy Chavez (1) launched a solo …
Read More »Riordan Dominates In 2-1 Somerset Win
Central Islip, N.Y. – The Somerset Patriots (16-7) rode an impressive pitching performance from Cory Riordan into a 2-1 win over the Long Island Ducks (13-12) in Friday night’s series-opener at Bethpage Ballpark. The Patriots took an early lead in the top of the first on an Aaron Dudley sacrifice fly. Long Island responded with a Jordany Valdespin (4) solo …
Read More »Ducks Even Up Series With 6-2 Win Over Patriots
Bridgewater, NJ- The Long Island Ducks (12-8) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-6) 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. The Ducks took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by Lew Ford, a sacrifice fly by David Washington, and an RBI single by Wilkin Castillo. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »Patriots Win Back-And-Forth Game With Road Warriors
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (9-3) defeated the Road Warriors (4-8) 7-6 in the second game of a day-night double header at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. The Road Warriors took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning on two errors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
Read More »Patriots Walk Off Winners On Opening Day
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Road Warriors 4-3 in 11 innings to open the season at TD Bank Ballpark before 6,106 fans. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Acquire Rights To Three Players Through Dispersal Draft
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquired the Atlantic League rights to right-handed pitchers David Carpenter and Cory Riordan, along with the rights to 10-year Major League infielder Alberto Callaspo, through the 2017 Bridgeport Bluefish Dispersal Draft Wednesday morning. RHP David Carpenter recently concluded his second year with the Bluefish. After posting a 3.28 ERA over 36 relief appearances in 2016, …
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