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On Wednesday, July 16th, the Somerset Patriots hosted the 2008 Atlantic League All-Star Game presented by Commerce Bank.

The 2008 Atlantic League All-Star Game consisted of the very best players in the Freedom and Liberty Divisions, as voted on by the fans and those familiar with the Atlantic League, against each other in the traditional exhibition game the day after the Major League All-Star Game.
 
The Atlantic League All-Star Game had several pre-game festivities including the Home Run Derby, an autograph session with all the All-Star players and coaches, live music, and many other activities.
 

2008 Atlantic League All-Star Teams



 
FREEDOM (Pictured Above)
LIBERTY (Pictured Below)
1B
Josh Pressley- Somerset (.325, 11 HR, 43 RBI)
Jesse Hoorelbeke- Bridgeport (.258, 15 HR, 56 RBI)
2B
Bobby Hill- Newark (.256, 15 2B, 22 RBI)
Ray Navarrete- Long Island (.326, 15 HR, 51 RBI)
3B
Brandon Larson- Somerset (.339, 13 HR, 52 RBI)
Pat Osborn- Southern Maryland (.311, 10 HR, 68 RBI)
SS
Ramon Castro- Newark (.356, 9 HR, 31 RBI)
George Sandel- Southern Maryland (.265, 9 2B, 13 RBI)
C
Jason Belcher- Somerset (.307, 4 HR, 19 RBI)
Jamie Pogue- Long Island (.288, 5 HR, 24 RBI)
OF
Michael Ryan- Somerset (.303, 13 HR, 40 RBI)
Nic Jackson- Camden (.338, 8 HR, 30 RBI)
OF
Jose Herrera- Newark (.325, 4 HR, 37 RBI)
Branden Florence- Bridgeport (.328, 4 HR, 30 RBI)
OF
Michael Woods- Lancaster (.286, 20 SB, 25 RBI)
Ron Davenport- Camden (.348, 10 HR, 39 RBI)
DH
Jason Aspito- York (.268, 10 HR, 38 RBI)
L.J. Biernbaum- Camden (.306, 18 2B, 35 RBI)
U
Danny Gonzalez- Lancaster (.290, 9 HR, 41 RBI)
Luis Lopez- Bridgeport (.365, 19 2B, 48 RBI)
P
Pat Stanley- Newark (8-1, 3.20 ERA, 76 SO)
Randy Leek- Long Island (5-2, 4.18 ERA, 46 SO)
P
Benito Baez- Newark (4-3, 4.07 ERA, 58 SO)
Eric DuBose- Bridgeport (4-2, 3.38 ERA, 57 SO)
P
Nick McCurdy- York (0-1, 1.37 ERA, 44 SO)
Ryan Bicondoa- Southern Maryland (7-4, 3.98 ERA, 67 SO)
P
Jason Richardson- Somerset (7-0, 3.47 ERA, 25 SO)
Alec Zumwalt- Camden (4-1, 2.56 ERA, 31 SO)
P
Judd Songster- Lancaster (3-1, 2.43 ERA, 29 SO)
Matt Schweitzer- Southern Maryland (0-2, 1.03 ERA, 44 SO)
P
Eric Ackerman- Lancaster (3-5, 4.54 ERA, 51 SO)
Barry Hertzler- Bridgeport (3-5, 4.63 ERA, 29 SO)
P
Jason Olson- York (4-3, 4.04 ERA, 32 SO)
Joe Valentine- Long Island (3-2, 3.13 ERA, 20 SO)
P
Casey Cahill- Somerset (4-2, 3.03 ERA, 13 SO)
Julio Guerrero- Camden (6-1, 3.26 ERA, 30 SO)
Res.
Matt Hagen- Somerset (.317, 10 HR, 37 RBI)
Henry Mateo- Bridgeport (.312, 19 2B, 26 RBI)
Res.
Keith Reed- Newark (.277, 10 HR, 43 RBI)
Ryan Bear- Bridgeport (.324, 6 HR, 34 RBI)
Res.
Lloyd Turner- Lancaster (.279, 5 HR, 23 RBI)
Curtis Pride- Southern Maryland (.282, 7 HR, 34 RBI)
Res.
Sandy Aracena- York (.312, 3 HR, 17 RBI)
Adam Shorsher- Southern Maryland (.224, 6 HR, 32 RBI)
 


Home Run Derby Champion: Josh Pressley

Game Recap: Freedom Division 8  Liberty Division 6

All-Star MVP: Ramon Castro- SS (Newark Bears)
FREEDOM WINS ALL-STAR GAME OVER LIBERTY 8-6
 
Bridgewater, NJ – The Freedom Division, led by Newark Bears shortstop Ramon Castro’s two home runs, defeated the Liberty Division 8-6 before an Atlantic League All-Star Game and Commerce Bank Ballpark record 8,290 fans. Castro was named the MVP of the All-Star Game for his 2 for 4 performance with two runs scored, two home runs, and four RBI.
 
The Freedom Division took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Center fielder Michael Woods (Lancaster Barnstormers) singled and scored on a two-run home run by Castro.
 
The Freedom Division added two runs in the bottom of the third inning. Third baseman Brandon Larson (Somerset Patriots) reached on a passed ball after a strikeout. First baseman Josh Pressley (Somerset Patriots) then singled and right fielder Jose Herrera (Newark Bears) drove in Larson with an RBI single. Second baseman Danny Gonzalez (Lancaster Barnstormers) followed with a sacrifice fly to give the Freedom Division a 4-0 lead.
 
The Liberty Division tied up the game with four runs in the top of the fourth inning. Third baseman Pat Osborn (Southern Maryland Blue Crabs) and first baseman Jesse Hoorelbeke (Bridgeport Bluefish) each singled and right fielder Ron Davenport (Camden Riversharks) followed with an RBI single to plate Osborn. Left fielder Branden Florence (Bridgeport Bluefish) and designated hitter L.J. Biernbaum (Camden Riversharks) then hit RBI singles and catcher Jamie Pogue (Long Island Ducks) drove in one with an RBI groundout to knot up the game at 4-4.
 
The Freedom Division regained the lead with four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Woods walked and scored on Castro’s second home run of the game. Larson then singled and scored on an RBI double by Pressley. Pressley came home to score on an RBI single by Herrera for an 8-4 advantage.
 
The Liberty Division cut the lead to 8-6 with two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Center fielder Nic Jackson (Camden Riversharks) singled and Hoorelbeke reached on a fielder’s choice. The runners would score on RBI singles by Davenport and Florence.
 
Eric Ackerman (Lancaster Barnstormers) picked up the win, allowing four earned runs on five hits in an inning pitched. Ryan Bicondoa (Southern Maryland Blue Crabs) suffered the loss, allowing four earned runs on four hits in an inning pitched. Nick McCurdy (York Revolution) earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning pitched.