AT SOMERSET PATRIOTS
Andy Van Hekken 6-2, 3.48 ERA) vs.
Josh Stevens (6-1, 2.24 ERA)
The Barnstormers begin a six-game, home-and-home series against Somerset, which leads Camden by a half-game in the South. It’s Stevens’ turn in the rotation and that’s always good news for Lancaster. Stevens hasn’t taken a loss since May 17 and, of [...]
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AT CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS
Ryan Costello (4-6, 4.27 ERA) vs.
James Lira (3-2, 7.15 ERA)
The Barnstormers try to take two of three from South Division co-leader Camden. Lira is making his third start since being moved into the rotation on June 16. The former closer is 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA in his last three appearances. [...]
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Jimmy Hurst isn’t coming to Lancaster.
The designated hitter was traded by the Barnstormers to the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League in exchange for two players to be named later.
That was one of two transactions completed by the Barnstormers Friday. They also agreed to terms with relief pitcher Lance Odom.
The Barnstormers attempted to sign Hurst [...]
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AT CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS
Ryan Schurman (3-2, 4.15 ERA) vs.
Brett Evert (2-4, 5.82 ERA)
The Barnstormers are set to resume their role as South Division spoilers tonight. Camden is clinging to a half-game lead over Somerset for first place with less than two weeks to play. Evert is coming off his best start of the season. He [...]
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Some positive news …
Barnstormers manager Frank Klebe has been selected to manage the South Division All-Stars in the Atlantic League’s showcase event at Clipper Magazine Stadium on July 11.
“Frank was an integral part of Tom Herr’s coaching staff during the 2006 season,” Atlantic League executive director Joe Klein said in a team statement released Thursday. [...]
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AT CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS
Anthony Ferrari (6-1, 4.10 ERA) vs.
Rob Henkel (3-4, 4.58 ERA)
Even though they aren’t a serious contender, the Barnstormers will have a strong say in the South Division race. They play the next nine games against Camden and Somerset. It starts with three in the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Henkel makes [...]
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Upon further review …
AtlanticLeagueBaseball.com has updated its report on the Jimmy Hurst trade. It turns out the Winnipeg Goldeyes traded his rights to the Barnstormers and this press release was incorrect. So all of that vitriol directed at BASA this afternoon was a little misguided.
There is some question about whether or not Hurst will report [...]
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If you need proof that BASA is pulling out all the stops to help Camden hold off Somerset in the South Division, consider these moves:
In the last 24 hours, the Riversharks have added infielder Rene Aqueron and pitcher Alberto Castillo from the Road Warriors. They also acquired DH Jimmy Hurst from the Winnipeg Goldeyes of [...]
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VS ROAD WARRIORS
Darwin Soto (0-3, 7.94 ERA) vs.
Gustavo Martinez (4-3, 3.70 ERA)
In case you’ve forgotten, it’s an 11 a.m. start time today. The Barnstormers end their mini-homestand against the Road Warriors. Martinez, second on the team in ERA, is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA in five starts this month. Soto is making his second [...]
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Clayton Andrews’ comeback is over.
The lefthander has decided to retire because of soreness in his pitching elbow. Andrews said he felt a dull ache throughout Monday night’s game and a sharp pain when he tried to throw his curveball.
“There’s something wrong with my elbow,” he said. “Tonight it blew up on me.”
When manager Frank Klebe [...]
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