Ducks Stung by Bees in Extra Innings
Published on April 26, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Lew Ford of the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(New Britain, Conn.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the New Britain Bees 2-1 in 11 innings on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-game series at New Britain Stadium.
The Ducks plated the game's first run in the opening inning on a two-out RBI single to center field from Sean Burroughs off Bees starter Josh Outman. Anthony Hewitt tied the game in the bottom of the second with a solo home run to left-center off Ducks starter John Brownell.
Both sides were unable able to push across a run again until the bottom of the 11th. Following a walk and a single with two outs, Greg Golson blooped a single down the right field line to push across the winning run.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Brownell pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out three, while Outman also gave just one run over six innings on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Shawn Haviland (1-0) came away with the win after a perfect 11th inning, and Kevin Vance (0-1) suffered the loss, yielding a run on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.
Lew Ford led the Flock with two hits at the plate.
The Ducks and Bees wrap up their three-game set on Wednesday morning. First pitch is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. from New Britain Stadium. Fans can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming audio will be available online Left-hander Darin Downs toes the rubber for the Ducks against Bees southpaw Nick Greenwood.
Long Island will return home on Thursday, April 28 for the 2016 home opener against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Bud Harrelson Garden Gnomes, courtesy of P.C. Richard and Son. Fans are also encouraged to arrive early for a special pre-game ceremony recognizing two Ducks players along with traditional Opening Night pomp and circumstance. 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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