Tag Archives: Michael Burgess

Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (46-23) won the rubber match over the Somerset Patriots (50-20) by a final score of 9-4 Sunday evening at Bethpage Ballpark.   In the top of the first inning right fielder Michael Burgess blasted a three run home run (2) to give Somerset a 3-0 advantage.   Designated hitter Lew Ford smashed …

Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (50-18) defeated the Long Island Ducks (44-23) 7-5 Friday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. The Patriots snapped the Ducks 17 game home winning streak which was their longest in franchise history.   In the top of the first inning right fielder Michael Burgess sliced a RBI double while first baseman Mat Gamel poked a …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (49-18) completed the four game sweep of the Camden Riversharks (26-41) by winning 7-3 Thursday evening at Campbell’s Field. With the victory, the Patriots clinched the 1st Half Liberty Division Championship. This is Somerset’s third straight playoff appearance and 12th postseason appearance in the franchises 18 years of existence.   With their 49th win …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (48-18) defeated the Camden Riversharks (26-40) 6-3 Wednesday evening at Campbell’s Field. With the victory the magic number to clinch the First Half Liberty Division Title is now one game.   With their 48th win of the half, the Patriots set a franchise record for most wins in a half and have tied the …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (47-18) defeated the Camden Riversharks (26-39) 8-1 Tuesday evening at Campbell’s Field. The game featured three different rain delays that totaled 114 minutes.   In the bottom of the first inning right fielder Carlos Guzman hit a RBI groundout to give Camden a 1-0 advantage.   The Patriots took a 2-1 lead in the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (41-16) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (28-30) 3-2 Monday evening at TD Bank Ballpark to complete the four game sweep. The Patriots have now won a season-high six games in a row while the Skeeters have lost seven straight.   In the bottom of the first inning right fielder Michael Burgess belted a RBI …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (40-16) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (28-29) 8-4 Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots won their fifth game in a row while the Skeeters lost their sixth game in a row.   In the top of the first inning third baseman Patrick Palmeiro slugged a RBI double and shortstop Amadeo Zazueta blooped …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (39-16) shutout the Sugar Land Skeeters (28-28) 3-0 Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark in front of a crowd of 7.094. Five different pitchers (Brett Brach, Paul Smyth, Anthony Collazo, Kyler Newby and Jon Hunton) combined to hurl a four hit shutout.   In the top of the first inning center fielder Jonny Tucker …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (35-15) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (19-30) 8-1 Tuesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   In the bottom of the second inning second baseman Nate Spears ripped a RBI double to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   Third baseman Sean Burroughs tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third inning as he …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder Michael Burgess.   Burgess was the Washington Nationals’ first round pick in the 2007 draft at 49th overall. In addition to the Nationals, he has experience in the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Baltimore Orioles organizations including five seasons at the Double-A level.   Last season in Single-A Frederick, …