Brownell's Masterpiece Marred by Walton 's Homer
June 11, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Long Island Ducks Pitcher John Brownell
(Long Island Ducks)
(Waldorf, Md.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2-1 on Saturday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Regency Furniture Stadium.
Both teams exchanged zeroes for the first five innings, but the Ducks took a 1-0 lead in the sixth on a two-out RBI single to center by Tyler Colvin off Blue Crabs starter Tim Sexton. Jamar Walton answered with a two-out, two-run home run to right field off Ducks starter John Brownell in the bottom of the frame to put the hosts in front for good at 2-1.
Sexton (1-1) earned the victory, tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out six. Brownell (4-2) suffered the hard luck loss, giving up just two runs on six hits and a walk over eight innings with 10 strikeouts for his second consecutive complete game. Cody Eppley collected his ninth save of the year with a scoreless ninth inning.
Mike Blanke led the Ducks offensively with two hits. Despite the loss, Brownell moved into sole possession of first place on the Ducks' all-time games started list with his 92nd in a Ducks uniform.
The Ducks and Blue Crabs wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Game time is slated for 2:05 p.m. from Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming audio will be available online. Left-hander Darin Downs toes the rubber for the Ducks against Blue Crabs southpaw Scott Snodgress.
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 14 to begin a three-game series the New Britain Bees. 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). It's a Two-Fer Tuesday at the ballpark, and fans purchasing tickets to the game online or via the Ducks mobile app can receive a buy one, get one free offer by entering the promo code "BOGO" at checkout (max four total tickets per transaction). It's also a Humana Senior Discount Tuesday, and senior citizens (65 or older with valid ID) will receive a 25% discount and a special gift package, courtesy of Humana, when purchasing a ticket to the game at the Bethpage Ballpark box office (limited to the first 50 tickets purchased). Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home games, are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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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