Through the Eyes of Patriots Fan: “Hip, hip, Jorge!”
August 18, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
Not only was it another beautiful evening at TD Bank park (8/17), it was also a game that featured fireworks during and after the game. The Patriots sent veteran, and former major league pitcher Brad Thompson to the mound. He gave up five hits and three runs in the top half of the first inning […]
From the Eyes of a Patriots Fan
August 17, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
It was a picture perfect night for baseball on Friday (August 16th). While I realize that statement this is cliché’, it is apropos that evening at TD Ballpark, home of our Somerset Patriots of Bridgewater, NJ. The park bustled with activity, from a dance performance given by a troupe of young entertainers, to the obligatory […]
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
May 4, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
There are three songs that put a smile on my face. They are “Happy Birthday,” “It’s a Small World” and “Take me out to the Ballgame.” When you sing or hear “Happy Birthday”, the smile is expected. After all it is all about you. When I hear “It’s a Small World,” it’s normally when traveling […]
Through the Eyes of a Somerset Patriots Fan: From the Press Box, Part II
April 28, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
It is a Thursday evening (4/25/2013) and once again, I am sitting up in the press box of the Somerset Patriots. Tonight is the final game of the series between the Sugar Land Skeeters and the Patriots. Our Patriots dropped the first two of the series, so the hometown fans are anticipating a much-needed victory […]
Through the Eyes of a Somerset Patriots Fan
April 24, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
A View from the Press Box Most Somerset Patriots fans are aware of the significance of June 7, 1999. It was the team’s first home opener at their present ballpark. This was after spending their 1998 inaugural season, on the road. When the gates were lifted, it ushered in the fruition of Steve Kalafer’s vision […]
