Eight-Run Third Leads Ducks on Opening Night
Published on April 26, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, NY) "" The Long Island Ducks defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters 10-5 on Friday night in the first game of the regular season played at Bethpage Ballpark.
Sugar Land struck first on a RBI triple by Steve Moss in the first off Ducks starter Dontrelle Willis, but the Flock answered on a RBI single by Ramon Castro in their half of the inning off Skeeters starter Bobby Livingston. Two innings later, Sugar Land plated two on a passed ball to take a 3-1 lead.
However, Long Island would respond with an eight-run third inning to take a commanding 9-3 lead. A three-run homer to left by Castro and a grand slam to right by Danny Perales highlighted the damage. The Skeeters would grab two in the fourth to make it a four-run game, but that was as close as they would come.
Willis did not factor into the decision. He allowed three runs (one earned) on three this in two and two-thirds innings pitched. Josh Lansford (1-0) got the win in relief, tossing one and one-third innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits. Livingston (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering nine runs on eight hits in two and two-thirds innings.
Castro, Perales, Ben Broussard and Adam Bailey each had two hits, with Perales and Castro each driving in four.
The Ducks and Skeeters continue their three-game set on Saturday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Righty Nick DeBarr gets the start for the Ducks against Skeeters right-hander Sean Gallagher.
Tickets for the game and all Ducks regular season home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or by CLICKING HERE. Fans unable to make the game can follow all the action live on the radio home of the Ducks, 103.9-FM, with Tom Felice calling the play-by-play. Live streaming video of the game will also be available on the Ducks' official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ducksbaseball.
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