Ducks Rally Late to Stun Revolution
Published on August 10, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 5-4 on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
York jumped out to an early lead with a two-run double by Chris Nowak off Ducks starter Nick Singleton in the top of the first. Long Island would cut the lead in half on a RBI double by Ray Navarrete off Revolution starter Derrick Gordon in the bottom of the frame.
A RBI single by Brandon Haveman in the top of the fourth pushed the lead back to two, but a RBI double by Bryant Nelson and a run-scoring sac fly off the bat of Navarrete tied the game at three in the fifth. Jeff Fiorentino hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh to give York a 4-3 lead. However, the Ducks would answer with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead for good. A sac fly to center by Joash Brodin and a RBI infield single by Kraig Binick gave the Flock the win.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Singleton pitched four and one-third innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks, and Gordon surrendered three runs on four hits while striking out three in four and one-third innings. Jeremy Hill (4-3) picked up the win with a perfect inning, while R.J. Rodriguez (0-3) was saddled with the loss, surrendering two runs (one earned) in one inning of relief. Armando Benitez picked up his first save as a Duck with a scoreless ninth.
Navarrete and Binick led the Flock with two hits apiece at the plate.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their three-game set on Saturday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. T he first 1,500 fans will receive Water Bottles, courtesy of Goodwill Industries, and there will be a Coat Drive held as well at the Duck Pond. Ducks staff members will also be handing out coupons for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods to fans. Right-hander Bob Zimmermann will get the start for the Ducks against Revolution righty Corey Thurman.
Tickets for the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, calling (631) 940-TIXX, or visiting www.liducks.com. Fans unable to attend the game can follow the action live on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM and online at LIDucks.com by clicking the Watch Live icon on the homepage. Streaming video and audio will be available courtesy of iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network.
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