Ducks Earn 1,700th Win to Take Series from Ferryhawks

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Ducks Earn 1,700th Win to Take Series from Ferryhawks

May 22, 2025 - Atlantic League (AtL)
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(Staten Island, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Staten Island FerryHawks 7-1 on Thursday night in the rubber game of a three-game series at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. Long Island has now won 1,700 games as a franchise, more than any other team in the history of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Long Island took a 1-0 first inning lead on Troy Viola's opposite-field single to right off Staten Island starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia. The Flock made it 2-0 in their favor in the third when JC Encarnacion scored from third on a throwing error by way of a pickoff attempt at first base by reliever Trayson Kubo.

The FerryHawks got to within 2-1 the third on Nate Scantlin's RBI single versus Ducks starter Zach Plesac. The Flock took a 4-1 advantage in the fifth courtesy of Viola's RBI double and a Taylor Kohlwey sacrifice fly. The visitors added a run in the sixth thanks to a Chris Roller run-scoring double and closed out the scoring in the eighth on RBI base knocks from River Town and Encarnacion.

Plesac (3-1) earned the win after allowing just one run on five hits over six innings pitched, walking two and striking out a season-high eight as the right-hander tallied his third consecutive quality start. Mejia (0-3) suffered the loss, surrendering one run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning while walking three batters.

Roller led the offensive attack by reaching base in all five plate appearances with three doubles, an RBI, three runs scored, two walks and a pair of stolen bases.

Long Island returns home on Friday, May 23, to open a three-game set with the Staten Island FerryHawks. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). It's a Tap Room Friday, and Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons with a special offer to save $15 when spending $50 or more (dine-in) and one (1) free appetizer when spending $30 or more (delivery/pick-up) from The Tap Room to fans as they exit the ballpark. Left-hander Juan Hillman (0-1, 4.35) gets the start for the Ducks against FerryHawks lefty Christian Allegretti (1-0, 4.20). Tickets to the game and all Ducks games are now available and can be purchased by visiting the ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today.

The Long Island Ducks are entering their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).

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