AtL Long Island Ducks

Perfect 10: Ducks Stun Blue Crabs with Seven-Run Seventh

Published on June 10, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


Bryan Sabatella of the Long Island Ducks Comes in to Score
Bryan Sabatella of the Long Island Ducks Comes in to Score
(Long Island Ducks)

(Central Islip, N.Y., June 10, 2015) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 10-9 on Wednesday night in the finale of a four-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.

The Ducks struck first in the opening inning on Lew Ford's RBI single off of Blue Crabs starter Brian Baker. Southern Maryland answered back with five runs in the second inning off of Ducks starter Andrew Barbosa. A RBI single by Casey Stevenson, a three-run double by Fred Lewis and a run-scoring groundout off the bat of Renny Osuna did the damage.

Long Island closed to within 5-3 in the third on another RBI single by Ford and a run-scoring double from Randy Ruiz. However, a run in the fourth and three more in the sixth extended the Blue Crabs lead to 9-3. RBI singles by Zach Wilson and Osuna, along with a two-run double by Lewis, highlighted the scoring.

In the seventh, the Ducks stormed back with seven runs off of Blue Crabs reliever Fernando Nieve to take a 10-9 lead. RBI singles by Ruiz, Cody Puckett and Mike Blanke, along with Bryan Sabatella's two-run double and Delta Cleary, Jr.'s two-run single, put the Flock in front.

Neither starter factored into the decision. Baker pitched five innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two. Barbosa lasted four innings, surrendering six runs on eight hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Mark Rogers (3-3) collected the win after tossing a perfect top half of the seventh inning. Nieve (1-1) took the loss, yielding seven runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in two-thirds of an inning. Ryan Kussmaul earned his 11th save with a scoreless ninth, stranding the tying run at third base.

Cleary, Jr. led the Flock with three hits, two RBI and two runs. Sabatella, Ford, Ruiz and Blanke each added two hits.

The Ducks hit the road on Thursday to open up a four-game series with the cross-sound rival Bridgeport Bluefish. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Right-hander Ian Marshall takes the mound for the Ducks against Bluefish southpaw Scott Maine. Fans can follow all of the action on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Live streaming video and audio will be available online.

Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 16 to open a three-game series with the Sugar Land Skeeters. 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). It's "Don't Zone Out" Night at the ballpark, and the first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a Ducks Static Cling Decal, courtesy of CSEA. Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.

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