AtL Long Island Ducks

Ducks On Cloud Nine After Series Sweep

Published on August 18, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


(Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2011) -The Long Island Ducks defeated the Road Warriors 9-1 in a rain-shortened affair on Thursday night at Bethpage Ballpark to complete a three-game sweep.

The Road Warriors crossed home first on Victor Gutierrez' double play ball off Ducks' starter Mark Diapoules in the second inning. However, the Ducks tied it at one in the bottom frame on Kraig Binick's run-scoring single to left off Road Warriors' starter Kelvin Villa.

The bats came alive in the third, as the Quack Attack plated six runs. John Rodriguez's two-run home run, Matt Esquivel's RBI double, a run-scoring single by Freddie Thon, and a two-run base hit by Kennard Jones put the Ducks ahead 7-1. Two more runs came across in the fifth on a run-scoring fielder's choice off the bat of Javier Colina and a RBI double by Rodriguez.

The skies eventually opened up in the bottom of the sixth inning, and after a rain delay, the game was called due to unplayable field conditions.

Diapoules (7-1) was strong on the mound and earned the win, tossing six innings of one run ball, allowing just four hits while striking out two. Villa (4-8) took the loss after just two and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits.

Rodriguez led the Flock with three hits and three RBI.

The Ducks hit the road for a three-game series with the Camden Riversharks beginning on Friday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 PM at Campbell's Field. Fans unable to attend the game can follow all the action on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM, with Michael Polak calling the play-by-play. The game can also be heard online at www.liducks.com by clicking the Listen Live icon on the homepage.

Long Island returns home on Monday, August 22 when they open up a nine-game homestand against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is set for 7:05 PM, with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will take home Ducks Lanyards, courtesy of Play N Trade Video Games. Tickets all home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, going online to www.liducks.com or calling 631-940-TIXX.

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Duck Tales: With the sweep, the Ducks have now swept 12 series in 2011, including five against the Road Warriors. Long Island has also won all three games in each of the last three series they have played. The nine-game winning streak is the longest of the season for the DucksKennard Jones extended his on-base streak to 35 games with a pair of hits. That ties him with Brian Barton for the second-longest on-base streak in the Atlantic League this season. Adam Godwin has the longest at 40 gamesWith the win, Mark Diapoules extended his unbeaten streak to 24 games on the mound. His only loss of the season came in his first appearance on May 1 at BridgeportThe Ducks end the season series against the Road Warriors with a record of 17-1, which equals their best mark ever against them. Long Island also went 17-1 against the Road Warriors in 2007. The Ducks are now 118-28 all-time against the Road Warriors and have won 26 of the last 27 and 44 of the last 47 games against them.

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