Ducks Sweep Aside Revolution in York
Published on May 21, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(York, Penn., May 21, 2015) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 6-1 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Santander Stadium.
The Ducks struck first in the third inning on a RBI single to left-center field by Bryan Sabatella off of Revolution starter Matt Neil. Blake Davis doubled the lead to two with a sacrifice fly to center in the fourth.
Long Island plated three more runs in the sixth to increase their advantage to 5-0. A RBI single by Delta Cleary, Jr., a sac fly to center off the bat of Dillon Haupt and a run-scoring passed ball did the damage. A sac fly from Cleary, Jr. in the eighth upped the score to 6-0. York scratched out a run in the ninth on Eric Patterson's RBI double, but that was all they could muster.
Mickey Jannis (2-2) earned the win, tossing seven innings of relief, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six. Neil (1-1) suffered the loss, surrendering two runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in four innings. Ducks starter Billy Buckner did not factor into the decision but pitched two innings, giving up three hits and a walk while striking out two in his debut with the Flock.
Cleary, Jr. led the Ducks with three hits and two RBI at the plate. Jon Griffin added two hits and two runs.
The Ducks return home on Friday to begin a four-game set against the Camden Riversharks. 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). The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Orange Thundersticks. In addition, it will be Fowl Pole, Pizza Hut K-Man and Air Trampoline Sports Friday at the Duck Pond! Right-hander John Brownell takes the mound for the Ducks against Riversharks southpaw and former Duck Bill Murphy.
Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. Streaming video and audio will also be available on the Ducks' official YouTube channel.
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