Return of Brian Adams May Help Patriots

July 28, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Somersetâ€™s last place standing in the Freedom Division with a 6-12 record may look bleak, but it is far too early to count the two-time defending champions out since they only trail division-leading Lancaster by four games (five in the loss column).Â The Patriots, who have already tried 22 pitchers this season, have bolstered their […]

Filed under Atlantic League Notebook , General · Tagged with Aldridge , Armando Benitez , Baseball Coverage , Binghamton Ny , Blue Crabs , Brian Adams , Charlton Jimerson , Delarosa , Four Games , Independent Baseball , Jay Gibbons , John Koronka , Los Angeles Angels , Loss Column , Minor Leaguer , New York Mets , Salt Lake City , Shutout Innings , Southern Maryland , Three Homers

Pitching Helps Optimism for Both Early Second-Half Leaders

July 20, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

A head-to-head series between Lancaster and Bridgeport presented an ideal opportunity to check the pulse of these second-half division leaders.Â Â Â Both managers, Tom Herr of the Barnstormers and Willie Upshaw of the host Bluefish, believe their starting pitching has gotten better as the 140-game season has progressed, and that fact alone could keep them […]

Filed under Atlantic League Notebook , General · Tagged with Angels Of Anaheim , Barnstormers , Base Percentage , Batting Champion , Bluefish , Charlton Jimerson , Division Leaders , Doubleheader , Familiar Faces , Game Season , Los Angeles Angels , Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim , Oakland Farm , Rainout , San Diego Padres , Southern Maryland , Tike Redman , Tom Herr , Willie Upshaw , Wily Mo Pena