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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (31-23) shut out the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (19-33) 7-0 before a season-high 8,071 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening. Somerset starting pitcher Jeremy Horst (5-2) scattered just four hits in eight scoreless innings and struck out a team season-high ten batters for the win. He and Darin Gorski were tied …
Read More »Bees Take First Ever Meeting Over Patriots 5-3
New Britain, CT – The first ever meeting between the Somerset Patriots (25-20) and New Britain Bees (22-21) went in favor of the Bees as they stung the Patriots 5-3 Tuesday evening at New Britain Stadium. It was the first of 10 meetings this month between these two newly acquainted Liberty Division foes. “It’s always fun to go someplace …
Read More »5 Run Fifth Inning Enough In Patriots Win
Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (23-17) used a five run fifth inning to edge the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (13-26) 5-4 Wednesday evening at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Patriots clinched the series and moved back into first place with Long Island dropping a contest to Lancaster. Southern Maryland starter Brian Burres had retired 11 in a row but …
Read More »York Bests Somerset 7-5
York, PA – The two clubs combined to club six home runs but the York Revolution (21-14) bested the Somerset Patriots (20-15) 7-5 in the series opener from PeoplesBank Park. The Revolution extended their winning streak to four in a row while the Patriots dropped their fourth straight contest. “We know we have been struggling, but we just have …
Read More »Barnstormers Take Series Over Patriots With 6-4 Win
Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (10-13) took the three game series over the Somerset Patriots (17-7) with a 6-4 win on Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. With the game tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, the Barnstormers scored two runs on a base hit by Josh Whitaker, who finished with three RBI in the contest. …
Read More »Jon Hunton Sets Record In Patriots 4-1 Win
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 …
Read More »Patriots Suffer First Loss Of Season With 6-4 Defeat
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots record-breaking streak to start the season ended at 13 as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs won 6-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. “In baseball you’re taught to win a series and that’s supposed to be good enough. You’re not expected to sweep or win ten in a row. I actually like to …
Read More »Patriots Make It Eight In A Row With Exciting 2-1 Win
Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (8-0) spoiled the Lancaster Barnstormers’ (5-3) home opener at Clipper Magazine Stadium by rattling off their eighth straight victory to start the season. Somerset edged Lancaster 2-1 Thursday evening as the bullpen continued its dominant play. In the final three innings Lancaster stranded six runners against Somerset’s relievers. “We’ve got a bunch of …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Pitcher Jeremy Horst
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Jeremy Horst. “I’m excited and looking to expand my career as a pitcher,” said Horst. “Somerset is giving me a great opportunity to test myself and prolong my career as best as I can. I have heard it is a great place to play!” …
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