Ducks' Offense Quelled by Rockers
August 5, 2023 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(High Point, N.C.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the High Point Rockers 6-1 on Saturday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Truist Point.
High Point struck first in the second inning on a two-out RBI single to center field by Michael Martinez off Ducks starter Justin Courtney. A four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Brian Parreira's RBI single and D.J. Burt's two-run single, extended High Point's lead to 5-0.
Brantley Bell got the Ducks on the scoreboard in the eighth with an RBI single up the middle. However, an RBI single by Dai-Kang Yang in the bottom of the frame pushed High Point's advantage back to five.
Rockers' starter Brandon Leibrandt (1-2) earned the win, tossing five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out three. Courtney (0-2) took the loss, giving up a run on four hits in three innings with two strikeouts.
The Ducks and Rockers wrap up their three-game set on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. at Truist Point. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball. Right-hander Justin Alintoff (2-1, 3.81) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Rockers righty Jheyson Manzueta (4-1, 4.50).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, August 8, to begin a three-game set against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. 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). 1969 World Series champion New York Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool will be making an appearance at the ballpark. Kranepool will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and then sign autographs for fans outside the Waddle In Shop to promote his new book, which will be available for purchase in the store. He will be signing autographs for the first three innings of the game. It's also a Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark, and if the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Tickets to the game, and all home games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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