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Bees Blank Ducks in Series Opener

May 27, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks at the Plate
Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks at the Plate
(Long Island Ducks)

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the New Britain Bees 6-0 on Friday night in the opening game of a four-game set at Bethpage Ballpark.

New Britain's Craig Maddox led off the second inning with a solo home run to center field to give the Bees a 1-0 lead.

In the fifth, New Britain took a 2-0 lead on a solo homer by Jon Jones. The Bees then busted the game open in the seventh collecting four consecutive RBI singles from Brandon Chaves, Jovan Rosa, Maddox, and Jonathan Roof to take a 6-0 lead.

Bees starter Cole Johnson (3-3) earned the win, tossing seven scoreless innings of seven-hit ball while striking out three and walking none. Ducks starter Bobby Blevins (1-2) took the loss after surrendering three runs on seven hits over six and one-third innings with six strikeouts.

Lew Ford led the way for the Ducks with two hits to extend his hitting streak to nine consecutive games. Sean Burroughs added a hit and extended his hitting streak to 11 straight games.

The Ducks and Bees continue their four-game set with a day-night doubleheader on Saturday. Game one is set for 1:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 12:05 (11:50 a.m. for full season ticket holders) and is slated for seven innings. Game two is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with the gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). Upon the completion of game two, all fans in attendance will enjoy a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza. As fans exit the ballpark following both games, Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods. In game one, left-hander Jack Snodgrass (3-3, 4.01) gets the start for the Ducks against Bees righty Josh Zeid (2-2, 4.26). The night game features Long Island righty Bruce Kern (0-0, 2.13) against New Britain left-hander Brandon Fry (0-0, 2.84).

Tickets to the doubleheader and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the twinbill can follow all of the action for both games live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming video and audio will be available online. The nightcap will also be broadcast on the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9-FM LI News Radio.

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.

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Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks at the Plate
Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks at the Plate
   



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