Ducks Drop Series Opener against Bluefish
Published on August 3, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, NY) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 8-5 on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
Both teams traded zeroes until the top of the fourth when Bridgeport's Luis Rodriguez hit a grand slam to left off Ducks starter Chris Flinn. Three more runs in following inning on a run-scoring wild pitch and a two-run single by Rodriguez increased the lead to 7-0.
The Ducks would get on the board in the bottom of the fifth on a RBI single by Ray Navarrete off Bluefish starter Paul Oseguera. Long Island tacked on three more runs in the sixth on RBI singles by Josh Johnson and Reid Gorecki and a run-scoring wild pitch to cut the deficit to 7-4. Brandon Sing's solo homer to center in the seventh made it a two-run game, but the Flock could not inch closer.
Oseguera (7-2) picked up the win, allowing only one run on five hits while striking out five in five innings of work. Flinn (0-2) suffered the loss, surrendering six runs (five earned) on six hits with and three walks in four and one-third innings. Juan Rincon earned his sixth save with a scoreless ninth.
Shawn Williams, Gorecki and Johnson paced the Ducks with two hits each at the plate.
The Ducks continue their nine-game homestand with the middle game of a three-game series against the Bluefish on Saturday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. It's Military Appreciation Night at the ballpark, and following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Northrop Grumman. In addition, it will be the final day to bid in the Ducks Patriotic Jersey Auction. Fans can place their bids on the game-worn jerseys showcased by the Flock through the seventh inning stretch of Saturday's game on the main concourse outside the Waddle In Shop.
Tickets for the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, calling (631) 940-TIXX, or going online to www.liducks.com. Fans unable to make the game can follow all the action live on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM and 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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