Patriots Season Opener Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

Tonight's game between the Somerset Patriots, New York Yankees Double-A affiliate and the Harrisburg Senators, Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate has been postponed due to pending inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a double-header on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at TD Bank Ballpark.

Opening night festivities, and championship ceremony will take place before Friday's game at 6:35 p.m.

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The Somerset Patriots are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and reigning champions of the Eastern League.

The Somerset Patriots, New York Yankees Double-A affiliate open the 2023 season tonight at TD Bank Ballpark. This year's squad features seven of the Yankees Top 20 prospects on the opening day roster, highlighted by outfielder Jasson Dominguez.

Dominguez came up to Somerset at the end of last season and was mighty impressive in the playoffs, cracking three homers and driving in 10. His two bombs in the clinching game against Erie was an exclamation point on the Patriots Double-A Eastern League title.

First pitch of tonight's game is at 6:30 where the 2022 Eastern League title banner will be raised and rings handed out. Let's meet some of the new Somerset Patriots for the 2023 season.

Dominguez takes over as manager of the Patriots for the 2023 season. Dominguez has worked in the Yankees organization since 2010, and is very familiar with this group of young Bombers.

Richard Fritts will be the Patriots Opening Night starter. The 6-foot-3 righty was drafted by the Yankees in the sixth round of the 2021 draft. He spoke to reporters on Wednesday.

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After a delay to Somerset on Wednesday, the Martian has landed!

Will Warren returns for a second tour of duty with the Patriots. Warren was 7-6 with a 4.08 ERA in 18 starts with the Patriots last season. Here is his discussion with the media.