Five-Run Seventh Leads Flock Past Blue Crabs
Published on June 15, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, NY) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 6-0 on Friday night in the second game of a four-game set at Bethpage Ballpark.
Both teams exchanged zeroes until the fourth when Bryant Nelson grounded a RBI single to center off Blue Crabs starter Nick Green to put the Ducks up 1-0. It stayed that way until the seventh when Long Island put up five runs against the Southern Maryland bullpen. A RBI triple from Dan Lyons, RBI singles from Reid Gorecki and Matt Esquivel, a run-scoring wild pitch and a sac fly from Nelson did the damage.
That was all Ducks starter Gustavo Chacin (1-2) would need to earn his first win of the season, as he tossed six and one-third shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out three. Green (4-3) took the loss despite allowing just one run on six hits in six innings.
Lyons and Ray Navarrete led the Flock with three hits apiece, while Nelson drove in two runs to lead the way.
The Ducks and Blue Crabs continue their series 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 Riverhead Bay Motors. In addition, Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods to fans. Lefty Gustavo Chacin takes the mound for Long Island against Southern Maryland righty Nick Green.
Tickets for the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, calling (631) 940-TIXX, or visiting www.liducks.com. Fans unable to attend the game can follow the action live on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM and online at LIDucks.com by clicking the Watch Live icon on the homepage. Streaming video and audio will be available courtesy of iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network.
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