Pitching Leads the Way as Ducks Top Revs
Published on September 12, 2025 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 4-1 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
York scratched across the game's first run in the fifth inning on a bloop RBI single past a drawn-in infield off the bat of Jaylin Davies. Long Island answered in the bottom of the inning with a two-out RBI single to center field by Ivan Castillo, tying the game at one.
The Ducks struck for three more two-out runs in the sixth to take a 4-1 lead. RBI singles by Leobaldo Cabrera and Kole Kaler plus a passed ball that scored Cabrera highlighted the inning.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Leonardo Taveras pitched four scoreless innings for the Ducks, conceding just one hit while striking out four. Alex Valverde threw five innings of one-run ball for York, allowing six hits and three walks with two strikeouts. Nolan Clenney (4-1) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, striking out four. Nick Bennett (1-1) took the loss, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk in two innings with a strikeout. Ramon Santos picked up his fourth save after striking out the side in a 1-2-3 ninth.
Austrin Dennis led the Ducks offense with three hits and a run scored. Taylor Kohlwey added a pair of doubles and a run.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their three-game set on Saturday 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). Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to the final Fireworks Spectacular of the season, presented by the Suffolk County PBA. It's also a Long Island MacArthur Airport Lucky Seat Saturday at the ballpark, and one lucky fan will win 40,000 Breeze Points, enough for two roundtrip tickets, from MacArthur Airport to a Breeze Airways nonstop destination. Right-hander Anthony Escobar (0-0, 6.00) takes the mound for the Ducks against Revolution lefty Braden Scott (1-0, 2.53).
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. Thos unable to make the game can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today.
The Long Island Ducks are in 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 720 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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