The Yankees Double A affiliate is no longer underwater.
The Somerset Patriots ’TD Bank Ballpark, which was killed by the remnants of Hurricane Ida Wednesday night and was flooded by a sea of water on Thursday, looked more like a baseball field on Friday in a dramatic turn.
“The Somerset Patriots organization and the Kalafer family have been really affected by the influx of support and concern following the unprecedented impact of Tropical Storm Ida in our region,” co-chairs Jonathan and Josh Kalafer said in a communiqué. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the devastation that this storm has caused to so many.
“We are counting on our blessings so that our families and those of our team are safe. The flood waters have been reduced and work is already underway to get our field ready to play ball and finish the season.”
On Thursday, Somerset camper Isiah Gilliam tweeted that the team “lost everything” and noted that all of the players ‘and coaches’ cars were also underwater at Bridgewater Township Stadium. , New Jersey.
The Patriots are currently on a road trip, but are scheduled to return to TD Bank Ballpark for a six-game home on Tuesday.