Patriots take twinbill
Published on August 30, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) -The Long Island Ducks were defeated in a doubleheader against the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday evening by scores of 2-0 and 3-2 at Bethpage Ballpark.
Game one was scoreless until the fifth inning when a sacrifice fly by Matt Hagen and an error that scored Joe Burke gave the Patriots a 2-0 lead against Ducks' starter Mark Diapoules.
That was more than enough for Jim Magrane (2-2) who earned the win, tossing five and two-thirds scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and four walks. Diapoules (7-3) took the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits in four and one-thirds innings. Ryan Houston earned his fourth save of the season with one and one-third scoreless innings to close out the game.
In game two, the Ducks scored first on Ray Navarrete's two-run home run in the opening inning off Pats' starter Nic Ungs. However, Somerset tied the game on a RBI single by Joe Burke in the fourth and a solo homer by Yusuf Carter in the fifth. Justin Huber's run-scoring single in the sixth inning put the Patriots ahead for good at 3-2.
Ungs (4-7) got the win, tossing six innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out two. Zimmermann (1-2) was the hard luck loser, tossing six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits while fanning five batters. Houston wrapped up the nightcap with a scoreless inning for his fifth save of the season.
Navarrete led the Flock with two hits over the twinbill with two RBI.
The Ducks will now head out on a six-game road trip beginning on Wednesday night with the opener of a three-game series against the York Revolution. Game time is set for 6:30 PM from Sovereign Bank Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live online at www.liducks.com by clicking the Watch Live icon on the homepage, with Michael Polak calling the play-by-play. Streaming video and audio will be provided by iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network.
The Ducks return home on Tuesday, September 6 to take on the York Revolution in the rescheduled game from the postponed contest on Saturday, August 27. Game time is slated for 6:00 PM, with gates opening at 5:35. It's Realtors Against Hunger Night at the ballpark, presented by the Long Island Board of Realtors. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Flashlights. Tickets for the game and all home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, going online to www.liducks.com or calling 631-940-TIXX.
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