Ducks downed in rubber game
Published on July 2, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 2, 2008) - The Long Island Ducks dropped the rubber game of their three game series against Camden on Wednesday, falling to the Riversharks 9-2 before a sellout crowd of 6,062 at Citibank Park. With the win, Camden clinches no worse than a tie for the first half title in the Liberty Division.
The Riversharks jumped out to an early lead, plating five runs on six hits before an out had been recorded. Ron Davenport, who left the game in the second following an outfield collision, delivered a two-run triple to get the Sharks on the board. Alberto Castillo had a double in his first at-bat for the visitors. The former New York Mets catcher would double again in the third and score on a two-bagger by L.J. Biernbaum. Camden went on to score four runs in the third inning to increase their lead to 9-0. The Ducks scored both of their runs in the eighth on back-to-back singles by Jay Gibbons and Jamie Pogue. Carl Everett and Dennis Donovan each had three hits for the Ducks.
Chris Young (5-5) worked seven and two-thirds innings for Camden, allowing two runs on 10 hits with four strikeouts. Donovan Osborne (0-4) took the loss, facing just five batters. The Ducks bullpen combined to allow only two hits and no runs over the final six innings of the ballgame.
The Ducks open their final series of the first half on Thursday with the Bridgeport Bluefish coming to town for the first of four games. Gametime is 7:05 p.m., and the Citibank park gates open at 6:05 p.m. Following the game, fans will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, courtesy of David Lerner Associates. Fans unable to attend can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Mike Solano calling the play-by-play. 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. For further information, visit www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-3825.
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