Long Island Puts on a Home Run Clinic in Sweep of Lancaster
July 6, 2023 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Lancaster, Pa.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 15-1 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game midweek series at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
The Ducks jumped out to an immediate 3-0 lead in the top half of the first inning against Barnstormers starting pitcher Brent Teller as Brian Goodwin led off the contest with a home run to right field, and four batters later with two-men down Chance Sisco launched an absolute bomb of a two-run home run that went completely out of Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Long Island made it 5-0 in their favor in the third frame thanks to an RBI triple to straightaway center field off the bat of Alejandro De Aza and a sacrifice fly produced by Brantley Bell. The Flock broke the game wide open in the fourth as they scored five more times for a 10-0 advantage, highlighted by a run-scoring single from De Aza and a grand slam home run to left center field tallied by Sam Travis. Ahead 11-1 in the ninth, the visitors plated four more runs thanks to an RBI base knock from Ruben Tejada, a Travis run-scoring double, and a two-run single by Sisco.
In his Ducks debut, starter Matt Solter (4-2) tallied the win, allowing just one run on six hits in six innings pitched, walking two and striking out three, Teller (4-4) was handed the loss, surrendering ten runs on eight hits (three home runs) across three innings on the mound, walking four and striking out one.
Travis collected two extra-base hits, including a double and his second grand slam of the campaign while driving in five, scoring twice and registering a walk as Long Island hit ten roundtrippers in the sweep while outscoring the Barnstormers 41-8 in the process.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday night when they open a three-game weekend series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley (3-3, 4.56) gets the start for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Tony Dibrell (0-0, 7.20).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, July 11, to begin another three-game set with Lancaster. 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 a Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark, and if the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Simply sign up prior to first pitch at the Ticket Kiosk on the main concourse to be eligible. Tickets for the game, and all Ducks games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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