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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. …
Read More »Ducks Take Series Opener Over Patriots 9-3
Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (17-11) defeated the Somerset Patriots (19-10) 9-3 before a season-high 6,503 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. The Ducks got to Somerset starter Mickey Storey with a six-run third inning to break open the game. Lew Ford drove in a run on a base hit and a two-run double by …
Read More »Bullpen Pitches 8.1 Scoreless Innings As Patriots Snap Losing Streak
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 …
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 »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 Rally To Remain Perfect With 4-2 Win
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 …
Read More »Third Straight Sweep Gives Patriots A Record 11-0 Start
Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (11-0) completed their third straight sweep to start the season as they outlasted the Lancaster Barnstormers (5-6) 11-8 Sunday afternoon at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Patriots fought for their 11th straight win to extend a league record for most wins to start a season. The offense generated a season-high in runs and hits (19) …
Read More »8 Run 12th Makes It 10 Straight Wins For Patriots
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 …
Read More »Patriots Win Sixth Straight To Open Season
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots shut out the York Revolution with a 5-0 win at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon. The Patriots once again took an early lead with a run in the first on a groundout by Bryan LaHair. “It was good to get out ahead. The last few games we scored first and obviously you …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Open 2016 Campaign With 9-3 Win
The Somerset Patriots opened the 2016 season with a 9-3 victory over the Long Island Ducks at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. The Ducks took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI single by Dan Lyons and a two-run double by Blake Tekotte. Somerset cut the lead with two runs of their own in the …
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