Colina Launches Ducks To Waddle-Off Win
Published on September 17, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2011) -The Long Island Ducks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 4-1 in waddle-off fashion on Saturday night before a past-capacity crowd of 6,412 at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Ducks plated the first run of the game on a sac fly by Javier Colina in the third inning off Bluefish starter Wardell Starling. The following inning, Bridgeport tied it at one with a run-scoring double play ball off the bat of Danny Putnam against Ducks' starter Bob Zimmermann.
It stayed that way until the final inning, when Dan Lyons walked and Ray Navarrete singled. That set the stage for Colina, who belted a three-run walk-off home run to left off Bluefish reliever Hector Carrasco.
Both starters did not factor into the decision but pitched superbly. Zimmermann tossed six innings, allowing just one unearned run on one hit while striking out three. Starling threw seven innings of one-run ball as well, allowing six hits and four walks while striking out seven. Jon Hunton (1-0) got the win in his home debut as a Duck after a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out two. Carrasco (1-1) took the loss after one and one-thirds innings of relief, allowing three runs on two hits.
Ray Navarrete led the Flock with three hits, while Colina drove in all four runs.
The Ducks conclude their series against the Bluefish on Sunday afternoon. Game time is set for 1:35 PM, with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 12:35. It's Fan Appreciation Day at the Ballpark, presented by Long Island Pepsi. The day will feature the Great Mountain Bike Giveaway, where one lucky fan each inning will win a Mountain Bike. Prior to the game, fans will be invited onto the field for an autograph session with the Ducks, as well as after the game for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.In addition, the Ducks will announce the winner of the 2011 Delmonte-Smelson Most Valuable Player award in a special on-field ceremony.
Tickets for the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, going online to www.liducks.com or calling (631) 940-TIXX. Fans unable to make the game can follow all the action live on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM, with Chris King calling the play-by-play. The game can also be followed online at www.liducks.com by clicking the Watch Live icon on the homepage. Streaming video and audio will be provided by iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network.
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Duck Tales: The waddle-off victory was the Ducks' fifth walk-off win in 2011 and the first for Javier Colina. It was the second time the Ducks ended the game on a walk-off homer, with both coming in the second halfKennard Jones extended his on-base streak at home to 39 consecutive games with a walk. It is the longest home on-base streak in the Atlantic League this seasonJavier Colina's sacrifice fly in the third inning was his 14th of the season, which leads the Atlantic League. The 14 sac flies are six more than the next closest total, which is held by Jose Herrera and Aaron HerrKraig Binick extended his on-base streak to ten games with a single in the seventh inning. He also picked up his 42nd stolen base, which leads the Atlantic LeagueZimmermann allowed two runs or less for his third consecutive outing and picked up his fourth straight quality start. The right-hander has now compiled a 2.08 ERA in his last four starts and a 2.90 ERA in his five starts in 2011The win was the Ducks' 50th victory at home this season, which set a new franchise record for home wins in a single season. Long Island won 49 games during their inaugural season of 2000.
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