Tag Archives: Jon Hunton

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (21-15) scored four first inning runs, but had to hold on and strand the tying run at third base in the last of the ninth as they snapped a four game losing streak by edging the York Revolution (21-15) 7-6 Saturday evening at PeoplesBank Ballpark.   With the Patriots clinging to a one run …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (18-11) rallied to defeat the Somerset Patriots (19-11) 11-9 at a rainy TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.   Clinging to a one run lead in the top of the ninth inning, Jon Hunton wasn’t able to shut the door on Long Island, as he was tagged for five runs in the frame. …

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (18-9) snapped their season-long four game losing streak by defeating the Bridgeport Bluefish (9-17) 6-2 Wednesday in the night cap of the day-night doubleheader. The bullpen was stellar, hurling 8.1 scoreless innings and only surrendering three hits. 14 of the final 15 Bluefish batters were retired.   “I’ve only been here for a couple …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers (9-13) scored nine unanswered runs to overcome an 8-2 deficit and defeat the Somerset Patriots (17-6) 11-8 on Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   The comeback was completed in the final frame. Trailing 8-7 in the top of the ninth, the Barnstormers got to closer Jon Hunton with four runs to take their …

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 …

Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots closer Jon Hunton has tied the Atlantic League career saves record by reaching his 134 save on Thursday, May 5th. The record is currently shared with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ Jim Ed Warden, who played for the team from 2010-2014.   “I have been very fortunate throughout my Atlantic League career to play with …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 9-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening.   Trailing 7-1 in the seventh inning, the Patriots rallied for six runs to tie up the game. Matt Fields and Yovan Gonzalez each smacked two-run doubles to move Somerset into striking distance. A two-run single …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots improved to 13-0 to start the season after a 4-1 win over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, the Patriots have tied the Major League Baseball record for wins to start a season held by the 1982 Atlanta Braves and the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers.   The …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots put their perfect record on the line against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening and improved to 12-0 after a 4-2 victory.   On a damp and chilly night, the combination of strong pitching and defense by the Blue Crabs helped keep Somerset in check for most of the …

Lancaster, PA – Right fielder Brad Snyder clubbed a grand slam (1) to highlight an eight run 12th inning outburst as the Somerset Patriots (10-0) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (5-5) 10-3 in 12 innings Saturday night at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The win extended the Patriots best start in franchise history as they have won 10 straight.   “I was looking …