Revolution Stride Past Ducks in Series Opener
Published on September 9, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Revolution Stride Past Ducks in Series Opener
(Long Island Ducks)
Central Islip, N.Y.- The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution 9-4 on Friday night before a past-capacity crowd of 6,802 at Bethpage Ballpark.
Long Island opened the scored in the third on a throwing error that scored Mike Blanke and a double play ball that plated Anthony Vega. York responded with two in the fourth to tie the game on RBI singles by Michael Burgess and Josh Wilson off Ducks starter John Brownell.
Three more runs in the fifth gave the Revolution a 5-2 lead. Andres Perez's RBI single and a two-out, two-run single by Bryan Pounds did the damage. The Ducks closed to within 5-4 in the fifth on Tyler Colvin's solo homer to right and Delta Cleary Jr.'s RBI single off Revolution starter Ty'Relle Harris.
However, a three-run seventh pushed York's lead to 8-4. Burgess' RBI groundout, Pounds' RBI double and a bases loaded walk to Jared Mitchell accounted for the scoring.
Harris (5-6) picked up the win with five innings of work, yielding four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four. Brownell (9-8) took the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits and four walks in four and two-thirds innings with five strikeouts.
Colvin and Ruben Gotay each had two hits to pace the Ducks.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their three-game set on Saturday night. 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). Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Flushing Bank. In addition, Ducks staff members will be handing out a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at Dick's Sporting Goods to fans as they exit the ballpark following the fireworks show. Right-hander Matt Larkins makes his Ducks debut on the mound against Revolution righty Tony Pena.
Tickets to the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE . Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live via the Ducks' flagship radio station, 103.9 FM-LI News Radio. Streaming video and audio will also be available by CLICKING HERE .
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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