Brownell Reigns Supreme in Pitcher's Duel
August 2, 2014 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, NY) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night in the opener of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
Both sides exchanged scoreless innings until the bottom of the sixth when Dan Lyons hit a solo home run to left field off Revolution starter Corey Thurman. York immediately pulled even in the top of the seventh on a RBI single to right by Ofilio Castro off Ducks starter John Brownell.
However, Long Island took the lead back in the eighth on a sacrifice fly to right-center by Lew Ford.
Brownell (11-6) earned the win, tossing eight innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out three. Dan Cortes (0-1) took the loss, yielding a run on three walks in one-third of an inning. Brett Lorin earned his second save with a perfect ninth inning, striking out one. Thurman did not factor into the decision but pitched seven innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits while striking out five.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their three-game series on Sunday evening. Game time is slated for 5:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 4:05. It's Whole Foods Market Night at the ballpark, and the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Logo Rally Towels. It's also a Sunday Family Funday at the ballpark! Prior to the game, fans will be invited onto the field for an autograph session with the Ducks from 4:20 to 4:35. After the game, kids and kids at heart can take part in Kids Run the Bases, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Right-hander Bobby Blevins gets the start for the Ducks against Revolution southpaw Logan Williamson.
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