Ducks Offense Too Much for Skeeters
May 20, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks Swings Away
(Long Island Ducks)
(Sugar Land, Texas) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters 9-2 in the finale of a four game series on Thursday night.
The offense for the Ducks struck early, as in the top of the first inning, Lew Ford doubled to bring in Dan Lyons. Two batters later, Ford would score on an RBI single from Sean Burroughs. The Flock would come back in the second as Mike Blanke scored on a Fehlandt Lentini sacrifice fly, and Blake Tekotte would score on Ford's single.
Ricky Hague would put the Skeeters on the board in the third inning with an RBI single to score Johan Limonta.
The Ducks would extend their lead in the top of the fourth. Ford came up again and hit a long fly ball that was misplayed by Sugar Land centerfielder Kent Matthes, scoring Tekotte and put Ford on second. Tyler Colvin then singled to score Ford. The next inning was more of the same, as Tekotte hit a two-run home run to right field.
Jeremy Barfield would drive in Jeff Dominguez on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the inning, but another sacrifice fly from Lentini, bringing in Ruben Gotay, would bring the game to its final score.
John Brownell (2-0) scored the win, pitching six solid innings allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk, with six strikeouts. Parker Frazier (4-1) took the loss, tossing four complete innings, allowing six runs (three earned) on seven hits, one walk, and three strikeouts.
The Ducks continue their road stretch with the first of three games against the Somerset Patriots on Friday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. from TD Bank Ballpark. Fans can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9-FM LI News Radio.
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, May 24 to begin a three-game set against the Bridgeport Bluefish. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). It's Two-Fer and Humana Senior Discounts Tuesday, and fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza. Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
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