Late Rally Falls Short against Bluefish
May 14, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Jon Griffin at Bat for the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 14, 2015) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 9-7 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Ducks struck first in the opening inning on a RBI single to left by Lew Ford off of Bluefish starter Cory Riordan. The Bluefish responded in the second with three runs off of Ducks starter Eric Niesen. Ryan Babineau's RBI double and run-scoring singles from Jovan Rosa and Nick Van Stratten did the damage. However, Long Island answered right back in the bottom of the frame, as solo home runs by Jon Griffin and Dillon Haupt even the score at three.
Bridgeport retook the lead in the fourth on Van Stratten's three-run homer to left, but the Ducks closed back within a run at 6-5 on another solo homer by Griffin and a RBI single by Dan Lyons in the home half of the inning. The two teams traded single runs in the fifth, and the Bluefish pushed the lead to 8-6 in the sixth on Welington Dotel's sacrifice fly to right.
The 'Fish took a 9-6 lead into the ninth, and the Ducks rallied for a run on Delta Cleary Jr.'s sac fly to center. However, Long Island could not pull even.
Erik Draxton (1-0) collected the win in relief, allowing one hit and securing the final out of the fifth inning. Niesen (0-2) suffered the loss, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five innings. Luis Perdomo picked up his first save despite allowing a run on four walks in the ninth. Riordan took a no-decision, tossing four and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out one.
Griffin and Lyons led the Flock with three hits apiece, while Bryan Sabatella and Reegie Corona each added two.
Long Island hits the road for seven games beginning on Friday night when they open a four-game series against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. from Clipper Magazine Stadium. Right-hander Mark Rogers gets the start for the Ducks against Barnstormers southpaw Dan Osterbrock. Fans can follow all the action live on the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. Live streaming audio will also be available online.
The Ducks return home on Friday, May 22 to begin a four-game set against the Camden Riversharks. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Orange Thundersticks. In addition, it will be Fowl Pole, Pizza Hut K-Man and Air Trampoline Sports Friday at the Duck Pond! Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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