Justin's Gem Leads Ducks Past Stormers
June 18, 2025 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Stormers 6-1 on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Taylor Kohlwey's two-out RBI single coupled with a fielding error that scored Cody Thomas gave the Ducks an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. RBI singles to left field by Kole Kaler and River Town in the second doubled the Ducks advantage to four.
Kohlwey tacked on a fifth run in the third with an opposite field solo homer to left off Stormers starter Noah Skirrow. Kaler scampered home from third on a wild pitch by Skirrow in the fourth with Long Island's sixth run. Lancaster scratched across a run in the ninth on Alex Isola's sacrifice fly to right, but that was all the visitors could muster.
Justin Alintoff (1-3) earned the win, tossing eight and one-third innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five. Skirrow (5-3) took the loss, conceding six runs (four earned) on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts.
Kohlwey led the Ducks offense with two hits, two RBIs and a run. Kaler added two hits, an RBI and two runs, while Chris Roller chipped in with two hits and a run.
The Ducks and Stormers wrap up their three-game series on Thursday 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). The first 1,200 fans in attendance will receive Ducks T-Shirts, courtesy of Petro Home Services. It's also a Bluebird Hardwater Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark. The Duck Club restaurant/bar will be open for all fans to enjoy during the game, and representatives from Bluebird Hardwater will be in attendance offering free samples in the Duck Club. Additionally, fans can enjoy a buy one, get one half-price special on Cutwater Pre-made Cocktails during the game. Right-hander Tyler Beede (0-1, 6.75) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Stormers righty A.J. Alexy (0-1, 6.54).
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 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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