What has 19 letters, seven syllables and is covered in pinstripes?

The Somerset Patriots have the answer to this heretofore unasked question, as this week the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate announced its Semiquincentennials alternate identity. This gargantuan word simply means "250th anniversary," which America will celebrate in 2026. The Central New Jersey-based Patriots are getting in on the act by playing as the Semiquincentennials on four occasions during the 2026 season.

"It's a ridiculous word that we're really only going to use one time in our country's history, and it's next year, and then that word is essentially going to vanish," said Hal Hansen, Patriots senior director of sales and marketing. "So, let's capitalize on it and do something fun with it. ... And, we thought i

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