AtL Long Island Ducks

DiNardo's No-No Ends Ends Winning Streak

Published on May 8, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


(Lancaster, Penn., May 8, 2013) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Lancaster Barnstormers 9-0 on Wednesday night in the third game of a four-game series at Clipper Magazine Stadium.

Barnstormers starter and former Duck Lenny DiNardo (2-2) tossed the first no-hitter in Lancaster Barnstormers history, limiting the Ducks to just two walks in the game while striking out eight. He faced just one batter over the minimum and threw a total of 115 pitches, 77 of them for strikes.

Lancaster was led offensively by Kody Kirkland who hit a pair of home runs, drove in three runs and scored twice. Olmo Rosario also added a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. Duck starter Nick DeBarr (0-3) suffered the loss, yielding seven runs (six earned) on eight hits in three and two-thirds innings of work.

The Ducks and Barnstormers wrap up their four-game series on Thursday night. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. from Clipper Magazine Stadium. Southpaw Bill Murphy takes the mound for the Ducks against Barnstormer right-hander Alan Johnson. Fans can follow all the action live online, with streaming audio available on the Ducks' official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ducksbaseball .

Long Island returns home on Friday, May 10 to open a three-game set against the Patriots. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Former Major Leaguer Frank Catalanotto will be signing copies of his book on the concourse at the ballpark throughout the contest. Tickets for the game and all Ducks regular season home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX.




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