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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of infielder Greg Hopkins.   “I’m definitely excited to come back to Somerset for the opportunity to repeat as champions,” Hopkins said. “The atmosphere there was great last year. I look forward to playing with some of the guys from last year’s team and meeting our new teammates in April!” …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots, led by Will Oliver (2-0) and timely hitting, took Game Two of the Atlantic League Championship Series 7-2 over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.   Coming off a complete game shutout win in his last playoff start, Oliver once again gave Somerset a much-needed performance to get back in the series.   “I think …

Central Islip, NY- The Somerset Patriots, powered by right fielder Michael Burgess and a strong start by Roy Merritt, defeated the Long Island Ducks 5-3 in Game 1 of the Liberty Division Championship Series at Bethpage Ballpark.   Burgess led the offense with a 3-for-4 performance, including a home run, a triple and three RBI. He would fall a double …

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (37-28, 87-48) defeated the York Revolution (38-28, 62-74) 5-4 Thursday evening at Santander Stadium. With the victory coupled with Long Island’s loss to Lancaster, Somerset clinched the Second Half Liberty Division Title.   In the top of the first inning first baseman Matt Fields fisted a RBI single to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage. …

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (37-28, 87-48) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (29-36, 55-80) 7-4 Wednesday evening at Harbor Yard in game two of a day-night doubleheader.   In the bottom of the fourth inning designated hitter Wilson Batista looped a RBI single to give Bridgeport a 1-0 advantage.   Right fielder Michael Burgess stroked a two RBI single in …

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (36-27, 86-47) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (28-35, 54-79) 6-2 Tuesday evening at Harbor Yard. Bridgeport has been eliminated from postseason contention with tonight’s loss so Somerset’s first round opponent will be Long Island.   In the top of the fourth inning the Patriots exploded for five runs to grab a 5-0 advantage. Both third …

Somerset Patriots, 2015 Season, Game Recap, TD Bank Ballpark, Greg Hopkins, Michael Burgess, Roy MerrittBridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (40-21, 68-63) defeated the Somerset Patriots (33-27, 83-47) 9-3 Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   In the top of the second inning Lancaster plated six two out runs to take a 6-0 advantage. Second baseman Tyler Bortnick clubbed a …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (32-24, 82-44) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (23-33, 59-67) 9-3 Sunday evening at Constellation Field.   In the top of the first inning left fielder Michael Burgess tallied a RBI ground out to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   Left fielder Johan Limonta laced a two RBI double in the bottom of the …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (30-24, 80-44) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (23-31, 59-65) 11-4 in 11 innings Friday evening at Constellation Field.   In the top of the first inning first baseman Michael Burgess blasted a two run home run (13) to give Somerset a 2-0 advantage.   Shortstop Nate Spears sprayed a two RBI single in …

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (29-24, 79-44) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (23-30, 59-64) 9-6 in 11 innings Thursday evening at Constellation Field.   In the top of the second inning the Patriots plated four two out runs to grab a 4-0 advantage. Second baseman Nate Spears slapped a RBI single and shortstop Robert Andino drilled a two …