Bridgewater, N.J. – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball announced today the league’s Postseason Awards for the 2014 campaign, with seven Somerset Patriots players earning recognition. Corey Smith (third base), Adam Donachie (catcher), Matt Zielinksi (left-handed starter), Jason Lowey (reliever) and Jon Hunton (closer) were all named to the 2014 Atlantic League First-Team. Luis Montanez (outfielder) and Matt Maloney …
Read More »Barnstormers Take Series Opener 3-1
Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Barnstormers (1-0) defeated the Somerset Patriots (0-1) 3-1 Wednesday night in Game One of the Liberty Division Series from Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Barnstormers lead the best-of-five series 1-0. Lancaster scored three unanswered runs to take the series opener. In the top of the second the Patriots tallied back-to-back-to-back two out singles to plate …
Read More »Patriots Complete Sweep Of Double Header Over Riversharks
Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (16-10, 63-33) completed the three game sweep of the Camden Riversharks (11-14, 34-61) by winning 9-2 Sunday afternoon from Campbell’s Field. In the top of the second inning center fielder Cory Harrilchak ripped a RBI single to give Somerset an early 1-0 advantage. Right fielder Luis Montanez hammered a three run home …
Read More »Patriots Take Series Over Blue Crabs
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (11-9, 57-32) won the rubber match 7-6 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-10, 39-51) Tuesday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark. In the bottom of the first inning second baseman Jeff Dominguez smacked a home run (1) to give Somerset an early 1-0 advantage. Left fielder Cory Harrilchak homered (3) in the …
Read More »Revolution Power Past Patriots 5-1
Bridgewater, NJ – The York Revolution (8-6, 49-35) defeated the Somerset Patriots (8-7, 54-30) 5-1 Thursday evening in the series opener from TD Bank Ballpark. In the top of the third inning right fielder Justin Greene spanked a two run home run (5) to give York a 2-0 advantage. Third baseman Travis Garcia launched a two run home …
Read More »Patriots Sweep Day Night Double Header Over Bluefish
Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots swept a day-night double header over the Bridgeport Bluefish on Saturday. Game 1: The Somerset Patriots (5-4, 51-27) shutout the Bridgeport Bluefish (5-4, 27-52) 4-0 Saturday afternoon from Harbor Yard in game one of a day-night doubleheader. In the top of the fourth inning shortstop Scott Kelly sliced a RBI single to …
Read More »York Edges Patriots 3-2
York, PA – The York Revolution (1-0, 42-29) defeated the Somerset Patriots (0-1, 46-24) 3-2 Monday night from Santander Stadium. In the bottom of the first inning right fielder Johan Limonta stroked a two RBI single to give York an early 2-0 advantage. Somerset cut the deficit in half in the top of the third inning as first …
Read More »Patriots Win Liberty Division First Half Championship
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 5-2 to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Somerset Patriots have locked up a playoff berth. The Patriots took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second on a two-run home run by Brian Barden (2). …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Add Three Major Leaguers
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder Brian Barden and the return of outfielder Mike Wilson and left-handed pitcher Matt Maloney. Barden has 119 games of Major League experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins organization. He last played in the Majors for the Marlins in 2010. In addition to his Major …
Read More »Patriots Pitcher Matt Maloney Signed By Reds
Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots pitcher Matt Maloney has had his contract purchased by the Cincinnati Reds and will report to Triple-A. Maloney was 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched in five games started for Somerset this season. Maloney has Major League experience with the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. He appeared in 22 …
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