Bullpen Brilliant But Ducks Rally Comes up Short
Published on August 12, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution 7-5 on Tuesday night in the opening game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Tuesday's game was also Jewish Heritage Night, presented by the Long Island Jewish Community Centers, featuring a postgame Fireworks Spectacular. The Ducks wore special jerseys during the game, and fans can bid on those jerseys through 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, via the LiveSource mobile app or.
York opened the game with a six-run first inning off Ducks starter Bernardo Flores, highlighted by an RBI double from William Simoneit, a two-run single by Caleb McNeely and a three-run home run by Brandon Lewis. A run-scoring fielder's choice off the bat of Lewis in the second made it 7-0.
Long Island responded with three runs in the second inning on Seth Beer's solo home run to right-center and Aaron Antonini's two-run homer to left off Revolution starter Mike Kickham. The Ducks closed to within 7-5 in the sixth on Cody Thomas' solo homer to right and Kole Kaler's RBI single down the left field line. However, they were unable to complete the comeback.
Kickham (6-8) picked up the win despite allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five. Flores (2-2) suffered the loss, surrendering six runs on six hits and three walks in two-thirds of an inning with one strikeout. Brendan Cellucci collected his second save with a scoreless ninth inning.
Long Island's bullpen combined to toss eight and one-third innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits and one walk while striking out seven batters. Thomas led the Ducks offense with two hits, an RBI and a run, while JC Encarnacion chipped in with two hits and a run.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their three-game set on Wednesday night. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). It's an Urban Air Lake Grove Wednesday, and Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons with a special offer from Urban Air Adventure Park in Lake Grove as fans exit the ballpark. It's a Waddle In Wednesday as well, and fans who spend $100 or more at the Waddle In Shop during the games will receive a voucher good for $10 off a future purchase at the team store during the 2025 season (limit one voucher per person). Left-hander Juan Hillman (7-5, 5.30) takes the mound for the Ducks against Revolution righty Chris Vallimont (5-3, 5.91).
Tickets to the game and all Ducks games are now available and can be purchased by visiting the ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today.
The Long Island Ducks are in their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 718 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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