Articles from September 2019

2019 quickly became one of the most exciting times in Somerset Patriots history. Though the team did not sustain its normal level of success on the field, the organization continued to excel in many areas for fans, partners, and the community.  

The Somerset Patriots announced Sunday that Will Kengor has been named the 2019 team MVP.

Bridgewater, New Jersey- The Somerset Patriots (27-41, 69-69) dropped their final game of the 2019 season to the New Britain Bees (37-33, 72-68) by a 7-2 final Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark.

From the time he was a child, Steve Kalafer always had a special place in his heart for Sardi’s, the iconic theater district restaurant in the heart of Broadway for 90 years.

A six-run fifth inning led the Somerset Patriots (27-40, 69-68) to a 7-2 win over the New Britain Bees (36-34, 71-68) in front of 7,481 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night.

Sugar Land, Texas - The Somerset Patriots (26-39, 68-67) carried an early lead to an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Skeeters (34-31, 69-66) Wednesday night at Constellation Field.

The Somerset Patriots have announced that infielder Ryan Long has been signed for the 2019 season.

High Point, North Carolina - The Somerset Patriots (25-39, 67-67) rode a near-perfect pitching performance to their third-straight win in a 3-1 final over High Point Rockers (31-33, 72-62) Monday night at BB&T Point.

High Point, North Carolina - The Somerset Patriots (24-39, 66-67) carried an early lead and a big day offensively to a 6-3 win over the High Point Rockers (31-32, 72-61) Sunday afternoon at BB&T Point.

High Point, North Carolina - The Somerset Patriots (23-39, 65-67) jumped in front early and never looked back in a 4-3 win over the High Point Rockers (31-31, 72-60) Saturday night at BB&T Point.

High Point, North Carolina - The High Point Rockers (31-30, 72-59) overcame an early deficit to top the Somerset Patriots (22-39, 64-67) 5-1 Friday night at BB&T Point.

The Somerset Patriots (22-38, 64-66) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (31-28, 66-63) 10-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquried right-handed Taylor Wright in a trade with the Evansville Otters (Frontier League) for future considerations. 

The Somerset Patriots (21-37, 63-65) scored five runs in the fifth inning on Tuesday night to down the Sugar Land Skeeters (30-27, 65-62) 11-5 at TD Bank Ballpark. 

As with any player in professional sports: each has a story to tell, with a voice about their career path and how they got to where they are, and where they want to go. Liam O’Sullivan’s is no different, and the goal as always is to get to MLB. 

Bridgewater, New Jersey - The High Point Rockers (28-30, 69-59) got the better end of a pitchers’ duel in a 2-0 win over the Somerset Patriots (20-37, 62-65) Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark.

Bridgewater, New Jersey - Two big innings led the High Point Rockers (27-30, 68-59)  to a 10-3 win over the Somerset Patriots (20-36, 62-64) Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.

Bridgewater, New Jersey - The Somerset Patriots (20-35, 62-63) ended a season-long losing streak with a thrilling 1-0 walk-off win over the High Point Rockers (26-30, 67-59) Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark.

The New Britain Bees (27-26, 62-60) tallied five runs in the fourth inning to beat the Somerset Patriots (19-35, 61-63) 7-4 at New Britain Stadium on Thursday night.

The New Britain Bees (26-26, 61-60) beat the Somerset Patriots (19-34, 61-62) 5-4 in walk-off fashion at New Britain Stadium on Wednesday night.

The New Britain Bees (25-26, 60-60) utilized a strong offensive day to take both games of a doubleheader from the Somerset Patriots (19-33, 61-61). The Bees won 7-6 then 6-4 on Tuesday night in two seven inning contests at New Britain Stadium.

Central Islip, New York – The Long Island Ducks (28-21, 71-48) downed the Somerset Patriots (19-31, 61-59) 7-4 on Sunday afternoon at Bethpage Ballpark.