Patriots vs Barnstormers Doubleheader

Last night, Somerset played a Doubleheader with Lancaster after winning a series against Southern Maryland


Game 1:

The scoring started in the bottom of the 1st when the Patriots scored 4 runs by a RBI single from Ty Wright, Kevin Kotch got hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, and Cory Harrichak slammed a 2-RBI double. Also, Somerset added on 3 more runs in the 2nd and 6th from a RBI single by Corey Smith and a 2-RBI single from Daryle Ward to make it 7-0 Final as Lancaster could not get on the board.

Winning Pitcher: Daniel Herrera who now goes 4-0 (No Losses!)
Losing Pitcher: Shunsuke Watanabe who goes 3-2

Game 2:

Somerset got on the board in the 3rd on Jonny Tucker's 1st home run of the year and they also added on another when Daryle Ward ripped a homer in the 4th as Lancaster got held back again as they scored no runs to make it 2-0 Final.

Winning Pitcher: Matt Zielinski as he pitched 6 innings with no runs gave up
Losing Pitcher: Cory Wade as he pitched the whole game and gave up 2 runs
Player of the Day: Daryle Ward as he hit a 2-RBI single in the 1st game and a homer in the 2nd!
Next Game: Thursday 7:05PM  Vs Lancaster

Patriots vs Blue Crabs Finalie

Yesterday, Somerset closed out their series with Southern Maryland in a 11:05 Day game at TD Bank Ballpark. In the 1st, Jeff Dominguez hit a solo homer to give Somerset the lead 1-0 as Cory Harrichak followed him and hit a home run in the 2nd to increase the lead 2-0. In the 4th, Southern Maryland got on the board as Luke Morton hit a RBI double to make it 2-1 as the Patriots added 3 runs on a RBI single by Scott Kelly and 2 more runs scored on a error to make it 5-1. In the 5th, Keith Castillo ripped a homer for the Crabs to make it 5-2 as Adam Donachie responded in the bottom of that same inning with a RBI fielder's choice to give Somerset some insurance runs to make 6-2. The Blue Crabs cut into the lead with a RBI groundout by Luke Morton and a RBI single by Angel Chavez to make it 6-4 but Somerset wouldn't give up their lead as Brian Barden slammed a RBI double to make it 7-4 as Southern Maryland almost cought up with a RBI by Castillo and a Homer by Bobby Stevens but they couldn't tie it up to make it 7-6 Final.

Winning Pitcher: Matt Maloney as he only gave up 4 runs in 6 innings pitched

Losing Pitcher: Ian Marshall as he pitched 3 innings with 5 runs gave up

Jon Hunton pitched his 31st Save of the season

Next game: Wednesday  Doubleheader starting at 5:05   Vs Lancaster

Patriots vs Blue Crabs Game 2

Last night, Somerset played Game 2 of their home series with the Blue Crabs after losing Game 1 last night. In the 1st, Southern Maryland took the early lead when Luke Morton hit a RBI single to make it 1-0 but then Somerset answered back the next inning as Jeff Dominguez ripped out a RBI single to even it up at 1. In the 2nd, Former Patriot Bobby Stevens hit a RBI triple for Southern Maryland to put them back in the lead 2-1 as it was a back and forth game as Somerset's Adam Donachie slammed a homer to tie it up 2-2. Corey Smith followed in Adam's Footsteps as he hit a homer to give Somerset their first lead of the day as they kept on adding onto the lead when Somerset scored 4 runs in the 5th from a MONSTER 3-run home run that cleared both fences form Daryle Ward and a Luis Montenez RBI double to make it 7-2. The Crabs scored 3 runs but couldn't tie it up to make it 7-5 Final.

Winning Pitcher: Gary Moran who now goes 9-3 as he gave up 5 runs in 6 innings pitched
Losing Pitcher: Gaby Hernandez who goes 4-7 with 7 runs and 3 home runs gave up
Player of the Game: Daryle Ward as he hit a BIG 3-run homer!
Next game: Tuesday 11:05AM  Vs Southern Maryland

Monday News: Recap on the week #1

Hey guys, I'm starting a new blog series called Monday News which will recap the whole week.

#1: Last week of July 2014


Somerset welcomes back David Harden to the squad as he was apart of that Championship Contending team in 2013 as he had a 10-2 Record (Impressive!) and a 3.39 ERA Last year.

Somerset Won a series on the road against Southern Maryland and loss a home series against York

Thats it…not the best new week but it was good to give you guys a feel of the new monday news blogs


This is Dan, See you next week on Monday News

week i was gone recap

hi everybody,Im sorry I missed a week of blogging but i was busy and had too. But now, im gonna recap the week to get you up to the speed….On Monday, Somerset started a series with Southern Maryland as that was a 3-game series and they took the series by winning 2/3. Then on Thursday, Somerset returned home to face York in a 3-game series as they lost that one with only 1/3 wins. Somerset started a series with the Blue Crabs last night as they lost 5-4 and Game 2 is tonight and you can read all about it later.

Im back monday after my a short vacation week

Sorry for not posting the last week. I was busy So I took the week off but I will be back on  Monday so don't worry

Patriots vs Bluefish Game 2 and 3 Doubleheader

Yesterday, Somerset looked to take a bigger lead in the series as they already have a win on Bridgeport in the series.

(Game 1)

There was no offense until the 4th inning when Scott Kelly hit a RBI single for Somerset to make it 1-0  and it didn't stop as Adam Donachie and Luis Montenez walked with the bases loaded to make it 3-0 as Bridgeport couldn't get on the board as the Pats scored 1 more from a error bringing a run home to make it 4-0 Final.

Winning Pitcher: Daniel Herrera who pitched 4 scoreless innings and only allowed 3 hits as he has been very impressive this season as he is one of my favorites cause he can get the job done (and me and him have the same name) 

Losing Pitcher: DJ Mitchell as he walked 5 batters and allowed 3 runs 

(Game 2) 

In the 1st,  Montenez hti a RBI single to give Somerset the lead quickly as Damaso Espino followed in his footsteps in the 2nd as Damaso hit into a Double play but brought a run home and a error by the pitcher let a run score to make it 3-0. Bridgeport did get on the board this game when James Simmons hit a solo homer and Luis Lopez hit a RBI sacrfice to make it 3-2 but Somerset was not going to give up their lead as a wild pitch brought a run home to make it 4-2 Final.

Winning Pitcher: Matt Maloney who pitched 7 innings with only giving up 1 run

Losing Pitcher: Juilo Rodriguez who walked 6 batters and gave up 3 runs

Next Game: Sunday 1:05PM @Bridgeport 

3 New Players!

Somerset has signed 3 new players including 2 former big leaguers to the team for the 2nd half. Jeff Dominguez, David Purcey, and Daryle Ward are now Somerset Patriots as lets start off with Jeff Dominguez as he spent time in Triple-A with the White Sox organization as he had 805 hits, 329 RBI, and 35 HRs out of 920 minor league games played. now onto David Purcey, Purcey has played foe the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Oakland A's, and Chicago White Sox as he most recently played for Chicago last season as he had a 2.13 ERA (oh yeah i forgot to tell you, he is a pitcher) with 23 Strikeouts with 25 innings pitched all as he also has spended some time in Triple-A. Now lets talk about Daryle Ward, Ward has Major League Experance with the Astros, Dodgers, Pirates, Nationals, Braves, and the Cubs as his last MLB season was with the Cubs back in 2008 as he has played in 948 Major League games over 11 seasons with 588 hits, 90 HRs, and 379 RBI as he also has played 10 seasons of Triple-A as he has recorded 803 RBI with a .295 Batting Average. Will these new faces help Somerset along the way? Or will they crash and fall of the Roster? we will just have to wait and see…….

Patriots vs Bluefish Game 1

Last night, Somerset looked to get rolling again after the All-star break as they went on the road to face Bridgeport. In the 1st, Somerset took a 2-0 lead on a wild pitch sending a run home and a RBI single by Luis Montenez to give Somerset the early lead as the Bluefish cut into the lead on a error to bring a run in to make it 2-1. Somerset's new player Jeff Dominguez hit a 2-RBI double to make it 4-1 as Bridgeport could not catch up or score as Somerset scored 2 more runs on RBI singles by Ty Wright and Corey Smith to make it 6-1 Final.
Winning pitcher: Gary Moran with 9 Strikeouts and no runs earned in 7 innings pitched (cause the error wasn't his fault it was Jeff Dominguez's fault) as he put up a all-star performance
Losing Pitcher: Willis as he allowed 4 runs in 5 innings pitched
Next Game: Double Header Game 1: 1:00PM   Game 2: 6:05PM  @Bridgeport

Patriots vs Skeeters Game 4

Last night, Somerset played their final game before heading to the all-star break as they looked to finish the series off with a win. In the 1st, Delwyn Young hit a 3-run homer to give Sugar Land the early lead  as Somerset answered back by tieing it up on a wild pitch to bring a run home and RBI singles by Corey Smith and Kevin Kotch to make it 3-3. The Skeeters regained their lead on a RBI Double by Nich Stavinoha to make it 4-3 but Somerset never gave up as Kevin Kotch went for his 2nd RBI of the night as he smacked a RBI Double to make it 4-4 as that is all Sugar Land would score as Somerset scored 2 more runs by a RBI triple by Aharon Eggleston and a RBI single by Adam Donachie to make it 6-4 Final.
Winning Pitcher: Mike Demark got the win in relief and is now has 6 wins and only 1 loss
Losing Pitcher: Ben Kozlowski
Jon Hunton got the save
Next Game: Friday 7:05PM @ Bridgeport

Patriots vs Skeeters Game 2

Last night, Somerset looked to win again after they open the series with a win on Thursday. In the 2nd, Nick Stavinoha hit a solo homer to give the Skeeters the lead 1-0 in the 2nd inning as Somerset returned the favor when Jonny tucker scored on a grounder back to a pitcher to make it 1-1 in the 3rd. In the 7th and 8th, Sugar Land scored 6 runs to make it 7-1 as Somerset could not come back as they only scored 2 runs on a 2-run single by Corey Harrichak to make it 7-3 Final.
Winning pitcher: Derall Mcall
Losing pitcher: Steve Hammond
Next game: Saturday 7:05PM Vs Sugar Land

Patriots vs Skeeters Game 1

Last night, Somerset looked to win game 1 of their home series with Sugar Land after they lost their last series to York. In the 2nd, Jonny Tucker hit a RBI single to start up the scoring as Somerset scored 3 runs on a 2-RBI triple by Luis Montnez and a RBI sacrifice fly by Brian Barden as Montenez went for another RBI as he smacked a RBI single to make it 5-0. Sugar Land almost came back as they scored 3 runs but Jon Hunton came out to save the lead as the Final score was 5-3.
Winning pitcher: Matt Langwell as he only gave up 1 run in 8 innings pitched
Losing pitcher: Clint Everts as he gave up 5 runs in 6 innings pitched
Next game: Friday 7:05PM Vs Sugar Land

Patriots vs York Finalie

Last night, Somerset looked to avoid the sweep as the have started on a rocky path the first 2 games of the 2nd half. in the 1st, Luis Montenez smacked a 3-run homer to give Somerset the early lead as Montenez went for another RBI as he hit a RBI single to make it 4-0. York's Eric Patterson slammed a grand slam to make it 4-4 in the 6th inning as York didn't stop as they took the lead on a RBI single by Justin Greene but Somerset would not back down as they had enough of York beating them the last 2 days as Brian Barden tied it up for Somerset on a RBI single and Corey "Clutch" Smith hit a RBI Double to give them the lead to make the final score 6-5.
Winning Pitcher: Mike Demark as he almost faced a loss but Somerset's offense saved him
Losing Pitcher: Rommie Lewis
Big Jon Hunton got the save for Somerset as he is leading the league in saves this season
Next Game: Thursday 7:05PM Vs Sugar Land

Patriots vs York Game 2

Don't want to talk about..... Somerset lost 11-5 last night.
Next game: Wednesday 6:30PM @York

Past Patriots #4: Joe Holden

Holden was with the team from 2010-2013 as he was one of Somerset's key players in his early years in the Alantic League as he had 0 Errors in his first year when he was playing the outfield and  he has 85 RBI in his whole Somerset career as he was more known for his glove not his bat as he helped Somerset as he didn't bring the trophy home in his years at Somerset but he was one of Somerset's great outfielders.

Patriots vs York Game 1

Last night, Somerset started a road series with York as both teams have already clinched the playoffs. in the 1st, Johan Limonta hit a 2-RBI single to give York the early lead 2-0 as Somerset cut the lead in half as Ty Wright smacked a RBI double to make it 2-1. York regained their 2 run lead on a RBI single by Chad Tracy in the 8th to make it 3-1 as Somerset couldn't answer back as they only scored 1 run after that to make it 3-2 Final.
Winning Pitcher: Logan Williamson who pitched 5 innings with only giving up 1 run      Losing Pitcher: Matt Maloney who gave up 2 runs in 5 innings pitched
Next Game: Tuesday 6:30PM  @York

Patriots vs Bluefish Finalie

Last night, Somerset looked to sweep the Bluefish and get their 5th straight win before they go on the road for the week. In the 3rd, Bridgeport took a 2 run lead on a error that brought a run home and a RBI single by Prentice Redman but Somerset came back with a 2-run homer by Edwin Maysonet to tie it up 2-2. No one scored as we went into extra innings as Somerset's Adam Donachie hit a RBI sacrfice fly for the win 3-2!     Winning Pitcher: Daniel Herrera     Losing Pitcher: Tim Gustafson  
Player of the game: Adam Donachie with his walk-off RBI!
Next game: Monday 6:30PM  @York

Patriots vs Bridgeport Game 2

Last night, Somerset played game 2 of their series with the Bluefish after the pats won game 1 on 4th of July. In the 1st, Luis Montenez hit a solo homer to make it 1-0 but Bridgeport tied it up with RBI single by Mike Richard but that's all Bridgeport would get as Somerset scored 6 runs by a 3-run homer by Adam Donachie and RBI's by Jonny Tucker and Brian Barden also a homer by Corey Smith to make it 7-0 Final.
Winning pitcher: Matt Langwell
Losing pitcher: Matt Lannzazzo
Player of the game: Adam Donachie as he started the scoring with his 3-run homer!
Next game: Sunday 5:05 Vs Bridgeport

Patriots vs Bluefish opener

I was very busy on 4th if July so I couldn't squeeze this in so I'll just put the long story short. Somerset won 7-5 at home against Bridgeport to open up the series with the win as I will post game 2 tommorow. (Sorry I am always busy. I have lots of summer plans)

Patriots vs Barnstormers Game 3

Yesterday, Somerset played game 3 of their series with Lancaster. It was scoreless until the 6th when Somerset scored 3 runs on a wild pitch letting Cory Harrichak score and a RBI sacrifice fly by Luis Montenez and a walk to Adam Donachie to bring in a run to make it 3-0. But, Lancaster tied it up on a 2-RBI triple and wild pitch to tie it 3-3 as it stayed this way until Edwin Maysonet hit a RBI sacrifice fly in extra innings to make it 4-3 Final.
Winning pitcher: Jason Lowey
Losing pitcher: Pete Parise
Next game: Friday 5:05 Vs Lancaster

Patriots vs Barnstormers Game 2

Last night, Somerset looked to win so they could clinch a playoff spot early as they looked to also tie up the series after their monday lost. in the 2nd, Brian Barden opened up the game with a 2-run homer to make it 2-0 as Somerset added 3 more runs in the 3rd with a RBI double by Mike Wilson and a 2-run homer by Corey Smith to make it 5-0 as Lancaster could not do the same as they only scored 2 runs to make it 5-2 Final to make your 2014 Somerset Patriots 1st half Liberty Divison Champs!!!! :)

Winning Pitcher: Matt Maloney
Losing Pitcher: Brandon Mann
Next game: Wednesday 7:05PM Vs Lancaster

Patriots vs Skeeters Finalie and Patriots vs Barnstormers opener

The past 2 days have been rough for Somerset......  They lose to Sugar Land 5-0 and to the Stormers 7-0.......I don't really want to talk about it  but we have to move on to game 2 and put that stuff in the past......