BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will host HexClad presents Bronx Buds Night on Friday, Aug. 1, to highlight the award-winning animated series that streams on the YES Network within The Gotham Sports App. The Patriots take on the Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants) at TD Bank Ballpark at 7:05 pm.
HexClad presents Bronx Buds follows Riv, Bash and Oscar on their unforgettable baseball adventures both on and off the diamond. Bursting with heart, humor and plenty of curveballs, the series celebrates teamwork, friendship and the magic of baseball.
The show recently won a Hashtag Sports Award for “Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics.” Season Two premieres on Saturday, Aug. 9 on The Gotham Sports App and will feature exciting new teammates. Fans are encouraged to download The Gotham Sports App to enjoy this family fun and engaging series.
HexClad presents Bronx Buds creators Justin Shenkarow and Tom Borowski will be at TD Bank Ballpark on Aug. 1 to meet fans, throw out ceremonial first pitches and participate in different activities throughout the game.
Shenkarow is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning actor, producer and creator whose career spans more than 250 films and television series, including Oscar-winning classics such as Avatar, Good Will Hunting and Silver Linings Playbook. On television, he has starred in iconic shows including Picket Fences, Eerie Indiana, Home Improvement and Z Nation.
A sought-after voice actor, Justin has brought to life characters in beloved animated projects such as Ice Age, Garfield 2, Marmaduke, Barnyard, Bee Movie and Shrek the Third. He is widely recognized for his voice work as Rhino on Disney+’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Harold on Nickelodeon’s Hey Arnold! and Gelman on Disney’s Recess, among many others.
Borowski is a Los Angeles–based animation artist, writer and director with over a decade of experience in the industry. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, his career began as a concept artist on Guillermo del Toro’s early iteration of Pinocchio.
Tom’s credits as a background painter include Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, SpongeBob SquarePants, Infinity Train and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous. Outside of animation, he paints baseball-themed art for sports publications.
In addition to the HexClad presents Bronx Buds promotion, the Aug. 1 game includes Babe Ruth Bobbleheads (1st 1,000 adults) and an appearance by Ruth’s granddaughter Linda Ruth-Tosetti presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
About the Somerset Patriots
The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top Minor League talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots were named Baseball America’s 2024 Freitas Award winner for Double-A Organization of the Year. Home games are played at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J., where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is Minor League baseball. The 2025 season is presented by New Jersey Office Systems. To learn more, visit: somersetpatriots.com.
About Tzero Studios:
Tzero Studios is a global animation studio focused on creating original sports-themed content that captivates the next generation of fans. We specialize in building unique and original intellectual properties that resonate with audiences worldwide, transforming the way kids view and engage with sports. Check out the Tzero website for more info on the Bronx Buds: www.tzerostudios.com.
About HexClad:
HexClad is a global premium kitchenware brand renowned for its innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles, HexClad designs and sells branded kitchenware products including cookware, cutlery, cutting boards, aprons and pioneering kitchen tools through direct-to-consumer channels and strategic retail relationships. Founded in 2016, HexClad disrupted the industry with its patented hybrid technology, combining stainless steel with non-stick, delivering exceptional performance, durability and ease of use. The company’s mission is to empower cooks of all levels with revolutionary products that break rules and challenge convention. This ethos has built a following of engaged brand loyalists worldwide. In 2023, HexClad was recognized on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing brands in America. To learn more, visit www.hexclad.com.
About The Gotham Sports App:
The Gotham Sports App, the exclusive TV Everywhere and DTC streaming home of the YES Network and MSG Networks, provides New York sports fans with access to their favorite programming and teams all in one location. Fans who subscribe to MSG and YES through The Gotham Sports App can receive more than 500 live games featuring the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. The Gotham Sports App is a product of Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (“GAME”), the digital joint venture between the YES Network and MSG Networks.
