Mike Dowd of the Long Island Ducks

Bats, Bullpen Help Ducks Take Series

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 10-9 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island exploded for four runs in the first inning against Bluefish starter Jimmy Patterson. A leadoff solo home run to left field by Fehlandt Lentini, a RBI single by Tyler Colvin, a bases loaded walk to Mike Blanke and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Ruben Gota... Full Story