Revolution Stifle Ducks to Even Series
July 21, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Blake Davis of the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 21, 2015) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution 5-1 on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
York took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Mikey Reynolds stole home plate safely against Ducks starter Bobby Blevins. They extended the lead to four with three more runs in the third. A RBI triple by Eric Patterson and a two-run home run to left field by Bryan Pounds did the damage.
Long Island got on the scoreboard in the fifth on Cody Puckett's sacrifice fly to right off of Revolution starter Shawn Hill. However, a sac fly to center by Wilson Valdez in the seventh rounded out the scoring at 5-1.
Hill (2-7) picked up the win, tossing five innings, allowing one run on one hit and four walks while striking out four. Blevins (1-2) suffered the loss, surrendering five runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings with four strikeouts.
Blake Davis led the Flock with a double and three walks at the plate.
The Ducks continue their four-game series with the Revolution on Wednesday night. 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). Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Bank of America. It will also be a Winning Inning Wednesday at the ballpark, where one lucky fan could win $10,000 if a specific occurrence takes place during a designated inning! Right-hander Billy Buckner toes the rubber for the Ducks against Revolution southpaw Frank Gailey.
Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming video and audio will be available online .
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Duck Tales: With his double in the fifth inning, Blake Davis extended his hitting streak to six consecutive games. In addition, he has at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games. During those 11 games, the infielder has a .382 batting average (13-for-34) with three doubles, one triple, two RBI, four runs and five walks. In that span, he has raised his season batting average from .167 to .232 and his on-base percentage from .212 to .290...With a double in the ninth inning, Mike Blanke extended his hitting streak to nine consecutive games. During the streak, the catcher is batting .424 (14-for-33) with five doubles, two home runs, four RBI and seven runs. In the nine games, Blanke has raised his batting average from .291 to .322...Frank DeJiulio, Jr. tossed two scoreless innings of relief in the eighth and ninth innings. The right-hander has now made 10 consecutive appearances without allowing an earned run. In that span, he has given up just seven hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters in 10 and one-third innings...Donnie Veal also pitched a scoreless outing, retiring all three batters he faced in the seventh inning. The former big leaguer has not allowed a run in four innings with the Flock thus far. In those four frames, he has surrendered just one hit and one walk while striking out three.
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