Cole Shoves On Major League Rehab In Front Of Record Crowd As Patriots Drop Opener
The Somerset Patriots dropped their series opener to the Hartford Yard Goats 5-4 on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark in front of a record 8,260 fans. Somerset’s season high attendance of 8,260 also set a new Double-A era (2021-present) high. RHP Gerrit Cole (3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB,
The Somerset Patriots dropped their series opener to the Hartford Yard Goats 5-4 on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark in front of a record 8,260 fans. Somerset’s season high attendance of 8,260 also set a new Double-A era (2021-present) high.
RHP Gerrit Cole (3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K) threw 3.1 shutout frames with 5 K in his first game of rehab assignment. Cole became the sixth different Yankee to appear with Somerset on rehab assignment this season and 31st in franchise history.
#Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole in his first start on MLB rehab assignment:
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) June 4, 2024
3️⃣.1️⃣ IP | 0️⃣ R | 2️⃣ H | 4️⃣ K pic.twitter.com/LPoq2WF2t7
C Ben Rice (2-for-4, 2B, 2 R, BB) registered his 13th multi-hit performance of the season, tied for the second-most on the team. Rice extended his on-base streak to 13 games, over which he’s batting .340 with 10 RBI, 11 R, 5 2B, and 4 HR. Rice has now reached via BB in 3 of his last 4 games. His 32 BB are T-1st in the Eastern League. The Yankees No. 12 prospect ranks among the Eastern League leaders with 12 HR (T-1st), .511 SLG (5th), .893 OPS (5th), 32 BB (T-1st), 21 XBH (T-5th), 92 TB (4th), and 36 R (3rd).
RF Grant Richardson (1-for-3, 2 RBI) laced a two-run single in the 8th inning to cut the Patriots deficit to one run. Tuesday marked Richardson’s seventh multi-RBI performance of the season. Richardson has RBI in 2 of his last 3 games, and his 24 RBI place fourth on the team despite only playing in 37 of the team’s 52 games.
2B Anthony Seigler (1-for-3, HR, RBI, R) put Somerset on the board with a solo home run in the 3rd. Seigler has a hit in each of his last four games, over which he’s 6-for-15 (.400) with 4 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, and 2 SB. Seigler has now homered four times over a four-game span for the first time in his career. Before Friday’s game vs. Bowie, Seigler had not homered in 38 games to begin the season. His 4 HR through 42 G is only three shy of his career-high mark of 7 HR, set in 97 G in 2022.
FIRE ME UP SEIGS💣
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) June 4, 2024
Anthony Seigler puts us on the board with his 4th homer in his last 4 games💪 pic.twitter.com/yLTB2xpnPL
Sopranos Night With Special Guest Steve Schirripa Returns To Somerset
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have announced that the team will once again host Sopranos Night with special guest Steve Schirripa at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, May 31 for the 6:35 pm game against the Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Guardians).
Jersey Diners Coffee Blend Created In Partnership With Ambee Coffee
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have partnered with Ambee Coffee to create a special Jersey Diners Blend of coffee.
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New York Baseball Great Art Shamsky Headlines Patriots Jewish Heritage Night
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will welcome 1969 New York Mets World Series Champion Art Shamsky to headline Jewish Heritage Night on Thursday, May 29 at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots take on the Akron RubberDucks (CLE) at 6:35 pm.
Bluey Appearance Scheduled For 4/13
Bridgewater, New Jersey - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will welcome Bluey to TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, April 13 as part of the Kids Opening Day. The Patriots take on the Reading Fightin Phils (PHI) at 1:05 pm.
"Rookie of the Year" Star Thomas Nicholas To Appear At 7/13 Game
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have announced that Thomas Nicholas, the star of the baseball film “Rookie of the Year,” will appear at the Sunday, July 13 game. The Patriots take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) at TD
Kids Opening Day On Sunday, April 13
Bridgewater, New Jersey - Kids Opening Day with the Somerset Patriots is back on Sunday, April 13th at 1:05 PM! Enter for the chance to win one of our special kids experiences. Plus you can meet Bluey! Events for ALL kids! - Meet Bluey at the game - In-game kids
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Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have announced that New York baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will appear at the Wednesday, August 6 game at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets) at 6:35 pm in the
2025 Spring Breakout Roster Announced For Yankees
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees, along with Major League Baseball, have announced their roster for the 2025 Spring Breakout Game versus prospects of the Baltimore Orioles to be played on Saturday, March 15 at 6:05 pm at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL.
Yankees' 2025 Spring Breakout Game To Be Broadcast By Patriots
Sarasota, FL - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate, have announced plans to produce a live radio broadcast of the 2025 Spring Breakout Game between the Yankees' and Orioles' top prospects on Saturday, March 15 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
9 Questions with Willie Randolph
In tribute to Black History Month, former Yankees World Series Champion Willie Randolph sat down with the Somerset Patriots to address nine questions in reference to Minor League Baseball's The Nine program. The Nine, which pays homage to the number that Jackie Robinson wore when he broke the color barrier
New York Black Yankees Tribute On 8/2
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Celebrate Our Armed Forces On May 18
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have announced that the team’s Military Appreciation Day will take place at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, May 18. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a pre-game ceremony beginning at 12:00 pm prior to the 1:05
Nine Patriots Named As Yankees Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees have announced their spring training non-roster invitees, which includes nine players with time as Somerset Patriots.
Somerset Patriots' Ultimate Guide to the Top Sporting Events Worldwide
If you’re a Somerset Patriots fan, this guide will take you on a journey across some of the world’s most iconic and thrilling sporting events. From the excitement of the NBA Finals to the history of Wimbledon, each event brings a unique flair to the global stage. Ready to attend?
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Baseball America Names Patriots 2024 Double-A Organization of the Year
Bridgewater, New Jersey – Baseball America has named the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, winners of its 2024 Freitas Award for Double-A Organization of the Year.
Fundraise By Working Concessions For Games
Bridgewater, New Jersey- HomePlate Catering & Hospitality, the concessions partner of the Somerset Patriots, is once again offering a program for local non-profit organizations to work at TD Bank Ballpark during the 2025 season to raise money for their charities.
Remembering Dave Rosenthal
Bridgewater, New Jersey - The Somerset Patriots are saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Rosenthal, who served as an event staff supervisor at our ballpark from 1999 - 2010. Rosenthal, of Spotswood, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.