Lakewood BlueClaws

For Class A Lakewood BlueClaws second baseman Andrew Pullin a determined grind has helped turn around a season that started out in regrettable fashion.

Wins have been hard to come by for the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws this season, but every fifth day, when their ace is on the mound, the team appears to have excellent chances at notching a victory.

Kicking off their home schedule on Thursday evening the Lakewood BlueClaws saw a familiar result.  For the 12th time in 14 seasons, the Class A affiliate of the Phillies dropped their home opener, as they fell 6-0 to the Hagerstown (MD) Suns.

The Lehigh Valley coaching staff includes some reinforcements this year, at the expense of the local shore team, with former Phillies second baseman Mickey Morandini added to the Triple-A team's dugout personnel.

The Lakewood BlueClaws begin their 14th season on the road Thursday night in Savannah, Georgia and their 25-man roster will include pitcher Mark Leiter Jr, a former Toms River North standout who pitched very well over the final two weeks of last season with the BlueClaws.

Opening season is just days away for Philadelphia Phillies minor league baseball affiliate Lakewood BlueClaws.

The name Leiter is deep-rooted in baseball and within the Toms River community. Now, the two converge once again as the new generation joins the roster, ready to take the field.

The Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame will induct its next class at the June 29th BlueClaws game at FirstEnergy Park, the first induction since 2008.

Peanuts, Crackerjacks, hot dogs.  All staples of the ball game.  As a nutrition-conscious America looks for more healthy menu options when dining out, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the Lakewood BlueClaws are teaming up to bring smarter eating choices to America's pastime.

The one thing that’s been missing in the first 13 seasons of Lakewood BlueClaws baseball is a local player.  With all the good high school and college players that have come out of the shore area you would think one would end up with the Phillies organization and spend a season at FirstEnergy Park.

There is so much to talk about but let’s start with a couple of thoughts on the growing scandal at Rutgers University.

The Lakewood BlueClaws are back for a 13th season at FirstEnergy Park with the first of 70 home games set for Thursday.