Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-4) squandered a 3-1 lead after five innings as the Sugar Land Skeeters (11-7) scored one run in each of their final three innings to complete the weekend sweep at Constellation Field on Sunday afternoon. Somerset’s starting pitcher Mickey Storey toed the rubber on an emotional Mother’s Day for him as his …
Read More »Patriots Suffer Second Straight Loss
Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (14-3) suffered their first series loss of the year as the Sugar Land Skeeters (10-7) defeated them 4-1 Saturday evening at Constellation Field. Patriots’ starting pitcher Matt Bywater didn’t allow a hit through three innings, but labored in the fourth inning, surrendering three of his four runs in that frame. Bywater walked …
Read More »Skeeters Double Up Patriots 4-2
Sugar Land, TX – The Sugar Land Skeeters (9-7) doubled up the Somerset Patriots (14-2) 4-2 Friday evening at Constellation Field in the series opener of the three game weekend series. Both teams flew from series in the northeast to square off in the Lone Star State. Patriots’ starter Scott McGregor had a no-hitter through four innings, but the …
Read More »Jon Hunton Reaches Atlantic League Career Saves Record
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 …
Read More »Patriots Come Back From 6-Run Deficit To Win 9-7
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 …
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 »Somerset Patriots Reach 13-0 After 4-1 Win
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 …
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 »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB All-Star Evan Meek
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Evan Meek. Meek enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The righty comes to Bridgewater with six seasons of service at the Major League level, including five with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008-2012) and most recently with the Baltimore Orioles …
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) …
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