Pitching Leads the Way as Ducks Top Ghost Peppers
Published on May 14, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Gastonia Ghost Peppers 4-2 on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Cody Thomas' RBI single through the right side in the first inning off Ghost Peppers starter Adam Scott gave the Ducks an early 1-0 lead. Gastonia tied the game at one in the third on Justin Wylie's RBI single up the middle off Ducks starter Mitchell Senger. However, Long Island answered with a three-spot in the bottom of the frame to reclaim the lead. Chris Roller's RBI double and RBI singles from JC Encarnacion and Thomas highlighted the inning.
An RBI double to left by Wylie in the seventh made it a 4-2 ballgame. Gastonia then put the tying runs on base in the ninth inning, but Patrick Mazeika popped out to right to end the game.
Senger did not factor into the decision but pitched four innings of one-run ball, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out five. Brad Case (1-0) got the win after striking out the side in a scoreless fifth inning. Scott (0-2) took the loss, conceding four runs on four hits and five walks in two and two-thirds innings with two strikeouts. Peyton Williams collected his third save with a scoreless ninth inning.
Roller led the Ducks offense with two hits, an RBI, a run and a walk. Thomas added two hits and two RBIs.
The Ducks and Ghost Peppers wrap up their three-game set on Thursday 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 a Bluebird Hardwater Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark. The Duck Club restaurant/bar, normally reserved for season ticket, mini plan and luxury suite holders, will be open for all fans to enjoy. Additionally, fans can enjoy a buy one, get one half-price special on all Cutwater Pre-Made Cocktails during the game. Right-hander John Gant (2-1, 1.80) gets the start for the Ducks against Ghost Peppers righty Raynel Espinal (0-0, 8.10).
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 entering 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 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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