AtL Long Island Ducks

Exhibition Schedule Ends with Another Ducks Victory

Published on April 18, 2017 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


Exhibition Schedule Ends with Another Ducks Victory
Exhibition Schedule Ends with Another Ducks Victory
(Long Island Ducks)

Central Islip, N.Y.- The Long Island Ducks defeated the Long Island Black Sox 13-0 on Tuesday afternoon in the team's final spring training game of the year at Bethpage Ballpark.

Both sides traded zeroes over the first five innings before the Ducks broke through in the bottom of the sixth. RBI doubles from Nolan Reimold and Nate Freiman, along with an RBI single by Angelo Songco, put Long Island ahead 3-0.

The Ducks then broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning. RBI singles from Reimold, Freiman and Elmer Reyes highlighted the scoring. Four more runs in the eighth capped off the afternoon for the Flock. A run-scoring double play ball, an RBI double by Cody Puckett and a two-run double from Nate Irving did the damage.

Tim Melville started on the mound for the Ducks and threw two innings, yielding one hit and one walk while striking out five. Patrick Crider, Rob Rogers, Tyler Levine and Tyler Wilson all appeared in relief for Long Island. They combined to allow just two hits and three walks with six strikeouts.

Fehlandt Lentini led the Flock with four hits, coming just a home run shy of the cycle. Reimold, Freiman and Puckett each added two hits, with Reimold, Freiman and Irving each driving in two runs.

Long Island will begin the 2017 season on Thursday, April 20 when they open a four-game series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

from Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live online at LIDucks.com with streaming video and audio.

Following a season-opening road trip, Opening Night at Bethpage Ballpark will take place on Friday, April 28 when the Ducks host the New Britain Bees at 6:35 p.m. Gates will open at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders), and the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Rich Hill Bobbleheads, courtesy of P.C. Richard & Son. Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home games, can be purchased by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE .

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