Oliver's Gem Forces Decisive Game Five
Published on September 26, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Delta Cleary, Jr. of the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(Bridgewater, N.J., Sept. 26, 2015) -The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 4-0 on Saturday night in Game Four of the 2015 Liberty Division Championship Series at TD Bank Ballpark. The best-of-five series is now tied at two games apiece.
Neither side pushed across a run until the sixth inning when the Patriots pushed across three two-out runs against Ducks starter Bruce Kern. A RBI single to left field by Matt Fields and a two-run double to right-center by David Vidal did the damage. A RBI single to right by Robert Andino in the seventh extended the lead to 4-0.
That was more than enough for Patriots starter Will Oliver (1-0), who tossed a complete game shutout to earn the win. He allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out two batters. Kern (0-1) suffered the loss, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven.
The Ducks and Patriots will play a decisive Game Five in the best-of-five Liberty Division Championship Series on Sunday evening. Game time is slated for 5:05 p.m. at TD Bank Ballpark. Right-hander John Brownell gets the start for Long Island against Somerset southpaw Roy Merritt. Fans can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. Live streaming audio will also be available online.
Should the Ducks advance, they would return home on Wednesday, September 30, for Game One of the Atlantic League Championship Series. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). Tickets to all potential Ducks home playoff games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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