Ducks Outduel Riversharks for Third Straight Win
Published on June 19, 2014 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Camden, NJ) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Camden Riversharks 2-1 on Thursday night in the third game of a four-game series at Campbell's Field.
Both teams exchanged zeroes until the top of the fourth when Adam Bailey's RBI double to left-center off Riversharks starter Pedro Liriano put the Ducks on top 1-0. It stayed that way until the bottom of the seventh when Camden tied the game on a RBI double to left by Brian Van Kirk off Ducks starter Shaun Garceau.
Long Island immediately re-took the lead in the eighth on Cody Puckett's RBI single through the left side. Camden had runners at first and second with no outs in the eighth inning and a runner at first with no outs in the ninth, but Eric Niesen and Jon Meloan, respectively, kept the "ËSharks off the scoreboard.
Garceau (7-1) earned his Atlantic League leading seventh win of the year, tossing seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out four. Liriano did not factor into the decision but allowed just one run on three hits while striking out three in seven innings. Former Duck T.J. Hose took the loss, yielding a run on two hits and a walk in one inning of relief. Meloan picked up his sixth save with a scoreless ninth.
The Ducks and Riversharks wrap up their four-game set on Friday night. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. at Campbell's Field. Right-hander Casey Barnes toes the rubber for the Ducks against Riversharks righty Jake Hale. Fans can follow all the action live on Long Island's home for news, traffic and weather, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. The broadcast can also be heard online by CLICKING HERE .
Long Island returns home on Saturday, June 21 for a day/night doubleheader with the Sugar Land Skeeters. First pitch for game one is slated for 1:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 12:05. It's peanut-free day at the ballpark! There will be no sale of peanuts during the game to allow those suffering from peanut allergies the chance to attend a baseball game. Game two is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with the ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by NYCB. Tickets for the game and every Ducks regular season home game are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX.
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