Ducks Bounce Back In Rubber Game
Published on April 27, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Newark Bears on Sunday 10-6 at Citibank Park.
The Ducks built an earl 6-0 lead, scoring in each of the first three innings. Donaldo Mendez connected with RBI doubles in consecutive innings, part of a 3-for-4 afternoon for the Ducks shortstop. Estee Harris went 2-for-3 and scored three runs, while Brent Abernathy set the pace from the leadoff spot with three hits.
A solo home run by Newark's Randall Simon in the fourth triggered a five-run inning for the Bears, and the visitors tied the game with a run in the fifth. But the Ducks grabbed the lead back with two in the bottom of the inning, and iced the victory with two insurance runs in the eighth.
Scott Rice (1-0) earned his first victory for the Ducks, providing two and one-third innings of relief, giving up a run on three hits. David Pellegrine (0-1) took the loss for Newark, allowing two unearned runs in two and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen. Long Island's pen remained strong, as Rice, Ben Grezlovski and Joe Valentine combined to hold Newark without a hit over the final four frames.
The Ducks open a three game series against the Lancaster Barnstormers on Tuesday at Citibank Park. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m., and the ballpark gates open at 5:35 p.m. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive magnet schedules, courtesy of the QuackerJack Foundation. Fans unable to attend can catch the action live on via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Ducks radio voice Chris King calling the action. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling 631-940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park and are in their ninth season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Tickets for Ducks 2008 home games are on sale now at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling 631-940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.
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