Ducks Downed By `fish
Published on September 16, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, NY) -The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 9-5 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Bluefish got on the board early with four runs in the opening inning off Ducks' starter Valerio de los Santos. A RBI double by Wes Bankston, a two-run double by Steve Moss and a run-scoring fielder's choice off the bat of Brock Peterson did the damage.
The Ducks rallied for two in the second inning off Bluefish starter Raymar Diaz, as RBI singles by Erick Monzon and Dan Lyons cut the deficit to two. However, Bridgeport plated three runs in the third on a solo home run by Bankston, a sac fly by Luis Rodriguez, and a RBI single from Angel Chavez to open up the game.
With the score 9-3 in favor of Bridgeport going into the bottom of the ninth, the Ducks rallied for two runs on RBI singles by Ray Navarrete and John Rodriguez to make it 9-5 but that was all the Ducks could muster.
Diaz (10-1) got the win, tossing seven innings and allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven. De los Santos (3-4) suffered the loss, allowing seven runs on seven hits and five walks in just three and one-third innings.
J.R. House led the Flock with two hits.
The Ducks continue their series against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Saturday night. Game time is set for 7:05 PM, with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive Water Bottles, courtesy of Loop Loc, and after the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza.
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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