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Patriots Notebook: Storylines Ahead of the Double-A Subway Series

May 12, 2026

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Patriots (15-18) return home on Tuesday night sitting in fourth place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division after splitting a six-game road series in Reading. Somerset clubbed its way to 34 runs to take two of the first three games of the slate before dropping

Martin Continues Power Surge, Rivas Dominant in 11-0 Shutout Win

May 7, 2026

The Somerset Patriots shut out the Reading Fightin Phils 11-0 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday night. The Patriots have now won seven of their last 10 games. Somerset’s pitching staff combined for its second shutout of the season and first since 5/2/26 vs. Portland. Somerset has pitched a shutout in

Four Home Runs Power Patriots to 11-3 Win Over Reading

May 6, 2026

The Somerset Patriots knocked off the Reading Fightin Phils 11-3 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday evening. Through the first two games of the series, Somerset has tallied 36 hits and seven home runs. The Patriots’ 36 hits through the first two games of a series are the most in franchise

Luciano and Hardman Stay Hot, Reading’s Late Rally too much in 14-12 Loss

May 5, 2026

The Somerset Patriots fell 14-12 against the Reading Fightin Phils at FirstEnergy Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Marco Luciano’s first inning home run was Somerset’s Double-A leading 11th first inning HR of the season. The 11 first inning home runs are tied for first with Sugarland (Houston Triple-A) in Minor League

Patriots Notebook: Round Two with Reading

May 5, 2026

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Patriots (12-15) hit the road Tuesday riding high off their first series victory of the season after taking five of seven from Portland at home last week. Somerset was propelled by an offensive barrage that scored 57 runs and blasted a franchise series-record 18 home

Hardman Homers in Third Straight, Patriots Drop Series Finale 11-4

May 3, 2026

The Somerset Patriots fell 11-4 against the Portland Sea Dogs in the series finale at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Sunday afternoon. Somerset’s 18 home runs in the series against Portland marked the most home runs in a series in franchise history and the most by a Double-A

Cole Deals, Avina Homers in Both Ends of Doubleheader Split

April 29, 2026

The Somerset Patriots split a doubleheader with the Portland Sea Dogs at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Wednesday. Somerset won Game 1 by a score of 13-1, before dropping Game 2 by a score of 6-5. In Game 1, Somerset tallied 15 hits with every starter collecting at

Luciano's Two Homers, Sellers' 10 Strikeouts Top Portland in 2-1 Win

April 28, 2026

The Somerset Patriots secured a 2-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night. Somerset handed Portland its first one-run loss this season and moved to 4-6 on the season in one-run games. The Patriots’ 10 one-run games this season is tied

Corona Slugs Two Homers, Patriots Storm Back in Ninth for 9-8 Win

April 22, 2026

The Somerset Patriots roared back from down five runs, beating the Richmond Flying Squirrels 9-8 at CarMax Park in Richmond, VA on Wednesday evening. Last time Somerset overcame five runs to win a game was also in Richmond (6/28/24 @RIC, 7-5 W, trailed 5-0). Somerset smashed four home runs, marking

Cole and Volpe Shine, Gladney Walks it Off in Extras For Somerset

April 17, 2026

The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night in 10 innings.

Luciano's Two-Homer Game, Six-Run Sixth Powers Patriots Past Reading on Thursday Night

April 16, 2026

The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Thursday night. The Patriots pounced with a season-high six runs in the sixth inning. It marked the fifth time this season the Patriots have scored five or more runs in an inning. The

Martin and Luciano’s Blasts Power Somerset Over Reading in Series Opener Tuesday

April 14, 2026

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils by a score of 9-6 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Tuesday night. Somerset, down 3-0 in the sixth inning, pounced with nine runs to complete its largest come-from-behind victory of the season. Somerset notched 10 hits, marking the first

Carr Deals While Bats Break Out For Series Finale Win

April 12, 2026

The Somerset Patriots beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-5 at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, N.Y. on Sunday afternoon. Somerset closed out the series 2-4 against the Rumble Ponies. Somerset’s pitching staff tallied 12 strikeouts, marking the second consecutive game that Somerset pitchers have combined for double digit punchouts. Somerset pitchers

Morales, Torres Stay Hot in Friday Loss to Binghamton

April 10, 2026

The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 13-1 at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton, N.Y. on Friday evening. Binghamton has now taken three of the first four to start the six-game series. LHP Xavier Rivas (2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 K) made his first career Double-A start

Pitching Staff Powerful, but Patriots Fall in Tight Loss to Portland

April 4, 2026

The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 1-0 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Saturday night. Somerset’s pitching staff struck out 11 batters in the game, marking its second consecutive game with 10-plus strikeouts. Somerset’s pitching staff allowed just four hits, making

Lombard and Hess Lead the Way in Somerset's Historic 18-Run Opening Day Victory

April 3, 2026

The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 @REA.

Matos socks pair of homers atop Sacramento order

No. 2 Giants prospect Luciano adds trio of hits, duo logs 7 RBIs
@Jesus_Cano88
April 4, 2024

Luis Matos and Marco Luciano would be everyday contributors at the Major League level in some organizations. But with the shoring up of the Giants' roster toward the end of Spring Training, the two Latino players started the season in Triple-A. Both of them will get their chances in San

Marco Luciano's top-10 moments with the Flying Squirrels

Ten memorable moments for No. 10 in Richmond
July 26, 2023

As Marco Luciano gets set to make his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants, it is as good of a time as any to take a look back at some of his top moments during his time with the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

The Road to The Show™: July promotions

Holliday, Merrill among prospects starting strong at next level
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 25, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There's typically a boom of promotions at the end of the first half of the Minor League season

No more squirreling around offensively for Luciano

San Francisco's No. 2 prospect homers for third time in two games
@EvanKDesai
June 11, 2023

Marco Luciano has been finding his offensive groove with Double-A Richmond, and he’s been far from one-dimensional in doing it. The No. 2 Giants prospect not only enjoyed a streak of eight straight plate appearances where he reached base in his last two outings vs. Altoona, but also clubbed three

Luciano's first hit of year flies like a Squirrel

After IL stint, No. 2 Giants prospect tees off in second game back
@EvanKDesai
May 5, 2023

Marco Luciano just got back into the swing of things. After missing the opening month of the season due to a stress fracture in his lower back, MLB Pipeline's No. 20 overall prospect went yard in his second game of the campaign for Double-A Richmond on Thursday. Luciano put his

Luciano Slams Ems to Win

Bliss Reaches Base Four Times
August 20, 2022

Hillsboro, OR (August 19, 2022) – The Hops left 11 on base and were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, as the Emeralds’ pitching staff was solid after giving up 10 runs yesterday. Baseball’s No. 17 prospect (MLB.com), Marco Luciano, hit the third grand slam of the year for Eugene

The Road to The Show™: Marco Luciano

No. 13 overall prospect continuing to play up to competition
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 17, 2022

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Giants prospect Marco Luciano. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There have been times during his young career that

Luciano, Murphy lead next wave bound for Bay

Shortstop, righty on track to help Giants sustain winning ways
@RobTnova24
January 4, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.

Luciano, Rosario break out in the desert

Giants shortstop flexes twice, Padres infielder dazzles on both sides
October 19, 2021

Scottsdale 12, Glendale 4 Marco Luciano broke out in a big way for the Scorpions – homering twice and plating four runs during a 3-for-5 game. MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 overall prospect launched a three-run blast to left in the opening frame, crushed a solo shot to the same spot