
Lexington Defeats Long Island 8-2
Published on September 10, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lexington Legends News Release
Central Islip, NY - The Lexington Legends opened their three-game series against the Long Island Ducks with an 8-2 victory on Tuesday night at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Legends produced 12 hits in the contest, led by Xane Washington and Brian Fuentes, who each recorded three. Washington drove in a run, while Fuentes scored twice. EJ Cumbo added two extra-base hits, three runs batted in, and two runs scored to pace the offense.
On the mound, Nic Laio (9-7) earned the win. The right-hander worked six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits with one walk and five strikeouts. The bullpen combined for three scoreless innings to secure the result.
Long Island scored single runs in the first and fourth innings on RBI hits from Austin Dennis and Taylor Kohlwey, but the Ducks were limited to eight hits overall.
With the victory, Lexington remains three games out of the final playoff spot in the South Division with eight games left to play. The race continues to heat up as the Legends look to close the gap in the standings.
Lexington and Long Island continue their series on Wednesday evening in Central Islip, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. Both clubs enter the final stretch of the regular season looking to solidify their place in the Atlantic League standings.
Atlantic League Stories from September 10, 2025
- Wylie, Crook Power Gastonia Past Dirty Birds, 6-3 - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Southern Maryland Falls to High Point 9-5 - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Bremer Shines In Win Over Boxcars - Lancaster Stormers
- Aklinski's Slam Provides Winning Margin for Rockers - High Point Rockers
- David Deals But Ducks Fall to Lexington - Long Island Ducks
- 2026 Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Schedule Released - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Hagerstown Flying Boxcars Announce 2026 Season Schedule - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
- Flying Boxcars Announce 2026 Schedule - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
- Lexington Legends, Atlantic League Reveal 2026 Schedule - Lexington Legends
- Atlantic League Unveils Adjusted Schedule Format - Lancaster Stormers
- High Point Rockers Announce 2026 Schedule - High Point Rockers
- Atlantic League Announces 2026 Schedule - AtL
- Charleston Dirty Birds 2026 Baseball Schedule Is Announced - Charleston Dirty Birds
- 2026 Ducks Season Begins April 21st - Long Island Ducks
- Peppers to Start and Finish 2026 Season at High Point in Newly Released ALPB Schedule - Gastonia Ghost Peppers
- York Revolution Unveil 2026 Season Schedule - York Revolution
- Lexington Defeats Long Island 8-2 - Lexington Legends
- Lancaster Stormers to Play as the Lebanon Bolognas for One Night Only at Dutch Fest - Lancaster Stormers
- FerryHawks Fend off Furious Revs' Comeback Bid - York Revolution
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Lexington Legends Stories
- Lexington Legends, Atlantic League Reveal 2026 Schedule
- Lexington Defeats Long Island 8-2
- Legends Crush Charleston 15-4, Fuentes Drives in 7 as Win Streak Hits Five
- Lexington Extends Winning Streak to Three with Friday Night Victory
- Lexington Walks It off for the Second Night in a Row

