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May 20, 2018 - Jonathan Albaladejo came within three outs of a no-hitter in the opener, and Ryan Casteel launched a grand slam in the first inning of the nightcap as the Lancaster Barnstormers swept a doubleheader from the Road Warriors, 4-1 and 7-6, Sunday afternoon at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
The sweep pushes the current winning streak to ten, tying the longest in franchise history, and gives the Barnstormers a 1 1/2 game lead over Sugar Land in the Freedom Division.
Albaladejo (3-1) faced 19 batters over the first six innings, wi... Full Story
May 20, 2018 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots (13-6) defeated the Long Island Ducks (12-9) 5-4 before 6,022 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an error that allowed Alex Castellanos to score.
Somerset extended the lead with three runs in the bottom of the third inning on an RBI single by Castellanos and a two-run double by Mike Fransoso that gave the Patriots a 4-0 advantage.
Long Island cut the lead to 4-2 on a two-run home run by Travis... Full Story
May 20, 2018 - (New Britain, Conn.) - New Britain Bees team officials have announced that left-handed pitcher Kevin Chapman has had his contract purchased by the Detroit Tigers organization. He will report to Triple-A Toledo of the International League.
"Kevin has been one of our most reliable relievers this year," says Bees General Manager Brad Smith. "It's great to see him receive this opportunity and we wish him the best of luck."
This season, Kevin has appeared in six games for the Bees, not allowing a run and collecting 11 strik... Full Story
May 19, 2018 - A pair of multi-run innings were all the Lancaster Barnstormers needed to secure a 7-1 decision over the Road Warriors at Clipper Magazine Stadium Saturday Night. Lancaster's win is their eighth consecutive and improves their record to 14-5 on the young season. The contest marked the start of a three game set with the Road Warriors, concluding on Sunday afternoon with a double header.
With the win, Lancaster remains atop the Freedom Division, one game ahead of Sugar Land and holding the best record in the Atlantic League.... Full Story
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Record-Tying Streak Intact with Doubleheader Sweep
May 20, 2018 - Jonathan Albaladejo came within three outs of a no-hitter in the opener, and Ryan Casteel launched a grand slam in the first inning of the nightcap as the Lancaster Barnstormers swept a doubleheader from the Road Warriors, 4-1 and 7-6, Sunday afternoon at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
The sweep pushes the current winning streak to ten, tying the longest in franchise history, and gives the Barnstormers a 1 1/2 game lead over Sugar Land in the Freedom Division.
Albaladejo (3-1) faced 19 batters over the first six innings, wi... Full StoryMore Atlantic League stories below
Patriots Take Finale and Series over Ducks with 5-4 Win
May 20, 2018 - Bridgewater, NJ - The Somerset Patriots (13-6) defeated the Long Island Ducks (12-9) 5-4 before 6,022 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an error that allowed Alex Castellanos to score.
Somerset extended the lead with three runs in the bottom of the third inning on an RBI single by Castellanos and a two-run double by Mike Fransoso that gave the Patriots a 4-0 advantage.
Long Island cut the lead to 4-2 on a two-run home run by Travis... Full StoryChapman Signed by Tigers
May 20, 2018 - (New Britain, Conn.) - New Britain Bees team officials have announced that left-handed pitcher Kevin Chapman has had his contract purchased by the Detroit Tigers organization. He will report to Triple-A Toledo of the International League.
"Kevin has been one of our most reliable relievers this year," says Bees General Manager Brad Smith. "It's great to see him receive this opportunity and we wish him the best of luck."
This season, Kevin has appeared in six games for the Bees, not allowing a run and collecting 11 strik... Full StoryBarnstormers Roll to Eighth Straight
May 19, 2018 - A pair of multi-run innings were all the Lancaster Barnstormers needed to secure a 7-1 decision over the Road Warriors at Clipper Magazine Stadium Saturday Night. Lancaster's win is their eighth consecutive and improves their record to 14-5 on the young season. The contest marked the start of a three game set with the Road Warriors, concluding on Sunday afternoon with a double header.
With the win, Lancaster remains atop the Freedom Division, one game ahead of Sugar Land and holding the best record in the Atlantic League.... Full StoryAtlantic League News
- Revolution And Bees Split Sunday Doubleheader - New Britain Bees (AtL) May 20
- Record-Tying Streak Intact with Doubleheader Sweep - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) May 20
- Blue Crabs Fall in Series Finale - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) May 20
- Late Rally Falls Just Short in Series Finale - Long Island Ducks (AtL) May 20
- Patriots Take Finale and Series over Ducks with 5-4 Win - Somerset Patriots (AtL) May 20
- Chapman Signed by Tigers - New Britain Bees (AtL) May 20
- Barnstormers Roll to Eighth Straight - Lancaster Barnstormers (AtL) May 19
- Ducks Break out Bats to Top the Pats - Long Island Ducks (AtL) May 19
- Skeeters Continue Scoring Outburst in Game Six - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) May 19
- Ducks Take Second Game of Series over Patriots 6-2 - Somerset Patriots (AtL) May 19
- Joey Wong Signed by New York Mets - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) May 19
- Game vs. York Postponed - New Britain Bees (AtL) May 19
- York at New Britain Postponed - York Revolution (AtL) May 19
- Skeeters Offense Explodes in Game Five - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (AtL) May 18
- Severino, Revs Stifle Bees In Series Opener - York Revolution (AtL) May 18
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| Sun., May 20 | Road Warriors 6 at Lancaster 7 | Final |
| Sun., May 20 | Long Island 4 at Somerset 5 | Final |
| Sun., May 20 | York at New Britain Game 1 | 1:35 p.m. |
| Sun., May 20 | York at New Britain Game 2 | Game 2 |
| Sun., May 20 | Southern Maryland 1 at Sugar Land 4 | Final |
| Sat., May 19 | Road Warriors 1 at Lancaster 7 | Final |
| Sat., May 19 | York at New Britain | Ppd. |
| Sat., May 19 | Long Island 6 at Somerset 2 | Final |
| Sat., May 19 | Southern Maryland 4 at Sugar Land 10 | Final |
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AtL Headlines
- VIDEO: Patriots Take Early Lead Over Ducks On Close Play At The Plate - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 20)
- Pitching fuels pair of wins for Lancaster Barnstormers - AtL Lancaster Intelligencer Journal (May 20)
- Somerset Patriots Post-Game Notes: Game 19 - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 20)
- Somerset Patriots Post Game Notes: Game 18 - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 19)
- VIDEO: Patriots Win In Walk-Off Fashion Against Ducks...Again - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 19)
- Former Patriots Coach Fonseca Battling Systemic Scleroderma - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 19)
- The baseball road trip that never ends for Atlantic Leagues Road Warriors - AtL New York Newsday (May 18)
- Blue Crabs split two games in Sugar Land - AtL Southern Maryland Newspapers (May 18)
- New Britain Bees sign former Brewers, Pirates infielder Rogers - AtL New Britain Herald (May 18)
- Can-Am League Adopting New "Speed-Up" Rules - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 18)
- Somerset Patriots: 5 things to watch for vs. Long Island Ducks - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 17)
- Patriots Doubleheader Rained Out In York - AtL Bridgewater Courier-News (May 17)
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