Missed Opportunities Haunt Ducks on Friday Night
Published on August 29, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution 4-2 on Friday night in the fourth game of a six-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Long Island rallied for two runs with two outs in the second inning on Chad Pike's two-run single to right field off Revolution starter Mike Kickham. Ryan Higgins closed to gap to 2-1 in the third with a two-out solo home run to left field off Ducks starter David Griffin. Higgins second longball of the night was a two-out, three-run shot to left in the fifth, putting York on top 4-2.
Kickham (9-8) earned the win, tossing six innings of two-run ball, allowing nine hits while striking out eight. Griffin (6-2) took the loss, giving up four runs (one earned) on three this and a walk over six innings with two strikeouts. Brendan Cellucci collected his seventh save with a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two.
Seth Beer led the Ducks offense with three hits and a run scored. Leobaldo Cabrera and Ronaldo Flores each added a pair of hits as well.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their six-game series on Saturday 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). It's Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the ballpark, and following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Fireworks Spectacular. The Ducks will be wearing commemorative pink jerseys during the game, and fans can place their bids on them via the LiveSource Mobile App or. It's also a Long Island MacArthur Airport Lucky Seat Saturday at the ballpark, and one lucky fan will win 40,000 Breeze Points, enough for two roundtrip tickets, from MacArthur Airport to a Breeze Airways nonstop destination. Right-hander Ryan Sandberg (5-3, 4.20) takes the mound for the Ducks against Revolution righty Chris Vallimont (7-4, 5.88).
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 719 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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