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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 …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the York Revolution 2-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening.   Trayvon Robinson led off the first inning with a bunt single, advanced to second on a base hit by Aharon Eggleston and scored on an RBI single by Bryan LaHair. Eggleston scored on an RBI groundout by Brad Snyder later in the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Long Island Ducks 5-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night.   The Ducks took an early 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI single by Sean Burroughs.   Somerset tied up the game in fifth inning on an RBI groundout by Bryan LaHair.   The Patriots jumped in front with a …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of record-breaking closer Jon Hunton, who will also serve once again as the Director of Player Personnel.   “Even though I have a couple seasons under my belt doing both roles the preparation for the 2016 season is similar to any other except for this season we are defending champions. …

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 …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (34-27, 84-47) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (40-22, 68-64) 4-1 Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   In the bottom of the first inning first baseman Thomas Neal recorded a RBI ground out to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   The Patriots padded their lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the second inning. Shortstop …

York, PA – The York Revolution (23-29, 47-65) salvaged the series finale against the Somerset Patriots (23-20, 73-40) by winning 3-2 in 14 innings on Sunday evening at Santander Stadium. Left fielder James Simmons tied the game with a RBI single in the final frame then the following batter, center fielder Jose Costanza, won the game with a RBI walk-off …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (20-18, 66-42) rallied past the Somerset Patriots (21-17, 71-37) 8-7 Tuesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The Ducks tallied four straight two out RBI singles in the top of the ninth inning to grab the lead and preserve the win.   In the top of the fourth inning shortstop Dan Lyons slugged a …