Eighth Inning Rally Leads Ducks Past Revolution
Published on August 26, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 5-3 on Tuesday night in the opening game of a six-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
York took a 2-0 lead in the third inning on a two-run home run to left field by Jalen Miller off Ducks starter Juan Hillman. The Ducks countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning off Revolution starter Alex Valverde to take the lead. Ivan Castillo's RBI double to right-center, Leobaldo Cabrera's RBI single to center and Ronaldo Flores' RBI single to left highlighted the inning. The Revs answered right back though to tie the game at three on Brandon Lewis' RBI double down the left field line in the fourth.
Long Island broke the deadlock with a pair of runs in the eighth. Troy Viola's RBI double to left-center field and River Town's RBI groundout to second gave the Flock the win.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Hillman tossed five and one-third innings of three-run ball, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out five. Valverde lasted five innings, conceding three runs on eight hits with two strikeouts. Michael Reed (1-0) picked up the win with a 1-2-3 eighth inning. Jimmy Burnette (0-1) took the loss, conceding two runs on two hits with a pair of strikeouts in one inning. Ramon Santos earned his first save with a 1-2-3 ninth inning, striking out one.
Flores led the Ducks offense with three hits and an RBI. Town and Castillo each added two hits, an RBI and a run, while Viola had two hits and drove in a run.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their six-game series on Wednesday night. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). It's an Urban Air Lake Grove Wednesday, and Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons with a special offer from Urban Air Adventure Park in Lake Grove as fans exit the ballpark. It's a Waddle In Wednesday as well, and fans who spend $100 or more at the Waddle In Shop during the games will receive a voucher good for $10 off a future purchase at the team store during the 2025 season (limit one voucher per person). Right-hander Tim Melville (5-2, 5.01) takes the mound for the Ducks against Revolution righty Kevin Miranda (2-2, 5.20).
Tickets to the game and all Ducks games are now available and can be purchased by visiting the ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today.
The Long Island Ducks are in their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 719 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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