Patriots Outlast Ducks in See-Saw Slugfest
April 23, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Cody Puckett of the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(Bridgewater, N.J.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 6-5 in 10 innings on Saturday night in the third game of a four-game series at TD Bank Ballpark.
Somerset took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on Travyon Robinson's solo home run to right and Matt Fields' infield single off Ducks starter Bobby Blevins. Cody Puckett evened the score in the top of the second with a two-run homer to left off Patriots starter Darin Gorski. A solo blast to deep left by Lew Ford in the third put Long Island in front 3-2.
The Patriots took the lead back in the fourth on Carlos Guzman's solo homer to center and Rob Kral's run-scoring groundout. However, a two-run single by Mike Dowd in the sixth put the Ducks back on top 5-4.
David Vidal evened things back up in the bottom of the frame with a solo homer to left-center. It remained 5-5 until the bottom of the 10th when Rob Kral delivered a two-out walk-off single to left-center field.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Blevins lasted four innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits with three strikeouts, while Gorski pitched four and two-thirds innings, yielding three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven. Mike Thomas (1-0) collected the win with a scoreless 10th inning, and Nick Struck (0-2) took the loss after allowing a run on one hit and three walks (two intentional) in two-thirds of an inning.
Blake Tekotte led the Flock with three hits, all doubles, while Puckett added two hits, two RBI and two runs.
The Ducks and Patriots wrap up their four-game set on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. from TD Bank Ballpark. Fans can follow all of the action live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming audio will be available online by CLICKING HERE . Left-hander Jack Snodgrass makes his Ducks debut against Patriots righty Scott McGregor.
Following a week-long road trip, Long Island will return home on Thursday, April 28 for the 2016 home opener against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Bud Harrelson Garden Gnomes, courtesy of P.C. Richard and Son. Fans are also encouraged to arrive early for a special pre-game ceremony recognizing two Ducks players along with traditional Opening Night pomp and circumstance. Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home games, are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com .
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