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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots announced today that right-handed pitcher Vince Molesky has been re-signed for the 2019 season. “It’s an understatement to say that I am excited to return to Somerset,” said Molesky. “I’ve been ready to return since the season ended last year; especially with the way it ended. I’m coming back hungry and ready to win a championship.” …
Read More »Ducks Take A Lopsided Game 1 Of Liberty Division Championship Over Patriots
Central Islip, NY- The Long Island Ducks (1-0) defeated the Somerset Patriots (0-1) 9-2 in Game 1 of the Liberty Division Championship Series at Bethpage Ballpark on Wednesday evening to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five playoff series. The Ducks took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on a two-run triple by Daniel Fields and …
Read More »Five-Run Fifth Leads Somerset To Series-Finale Win
Lancaster, Pennsylvania – The Somerset Patriots (32-22, 67-50) earned a series win over the Lancaster Barnstormers (28-24, 66-49) with an 8-4 victory at Clipper Magazine Stadium Thursday evening. Somerset took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Justin Pacchioli raced home from third on a passed ball to open the scoring before Nate Coronado added a two-out …
Read More »Patriots Pitchers Stymie Bees In 4-1 Win
New Britain, Conn. – The Somerset Patriots (29-21, 63-49) held the New Britain Bees (23-26, 56-56) to just one unearned run in a 4-1 Saturday night win at New Britain Stadium. Joyce Boyd (4) opened up the scoring with a two-out solo home run to left field in the top of the first inning. Endy Chavez added a two-out RBI double …
Read More »Skeeters Take Series Opener Over Patriots With 5-1 Win
Bridgewater, NJ- The Sugar Land Skeeters (27-12, 68-34) defeated the Somerset Patriots (22-18, 57-46) 5-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The Skeeters took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Derek Norris. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
Read More »Molesky Shines As Patriots Shut Out Skeeters
Sugar Land, Texas- The Somerset Patriots (21-15, 56-43) rode an impressive Vince Molesky performance to a 2-0 win over the the Sugar Land Skeeters (24-11, 65-33) Wednesday night at Constellation Field. Both teams were held off the scoreboard until the Patriots broke through with a two-out rally in the top of the fifth. Back-to-back two-out RBI singles from Mike Fransoso and …
Read More »Skeeters Walk-Off Winners In 11-Inning Opener
Sugar Land, Texas- The Somerset Patriots (19-12, 54-40) fell 3-2 to the Sugar Land Skeeters (21-9, 62-31) in 11 innings Friday night at Constellation Field. Sugar Land’s Konner Wade and Somerset’s Vince Molesky boasted an impressive pitchers’ duel that kept the game scoreless over its first six innings. The Patriots broke through in the top of the seventh on a Jayce …
Read More »Late Rally Dooms Patriots In 2-1 Loss
Central Islip, NY- The Somerset Patriots (16-6, 51-34) allowed a late Long Island Ducks (12-8, 42-41) rally in a 2-1 loss Tuesday night at Bethpage Ballpark. Justin Pacchioli opened up the scoring in the top of the fourth inning on a two-out RBI double. The Patriots remained in front until a Ramon Cabrera sacrifice fly tied it in the bottom of …
Read More »Patriots Come From Behind To Defeat Ducks On Rain-Soaked Saturday Night
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Read More »Patriots Rally To Defeat Blue Crabs 6-4
Waldorf, Maryland – The Somerset Patriots (35-27) came from behind to defeat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (25-36) 6-4 Wednesday night at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Blue Crabs opened the scoring in the bottom of the first on a run-scoring double play groundout from Teodoro Martinez. Somerset tied it up in the top of the fourth on an Aaron Dudley …
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