Riversharks Swim Past Ducks in Opener
September 21, 2012 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Camden, N.J.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Camden Riversharks 5-3 on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series at Campbell's Field.
The Ducks put up a two-spot in the first inning off Riversharks starter Mike McGuire. A RBI ground rule by Brandon Sing and a RBI single by Bryant Nelson did the damage. Camden rallied to tie it with single runs in the second and third off Ducks starter John Brownell on a fielder's choice grounder off the bat of Lloyd Turner and a RBI infield single by Raul Padron.
Two more runs in the fifth and another in the sixth put the Riversharks in front 5-2. Padron's RBI double, Turner's RBI single and a run-scoring double by Reid Gorecki highlighted the scoring. Long Island scored a run on a double play grounder in the seventh but could not get any closer.
McGuire (9-10) got the win, tossing six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks. Brownell (2-2) suffered the loss, yielding five runs (four earned) on eight hits while striking out eight in five and one-third innings. Zach Hammes earned his third save with a scoreless ninth.
Sing and Lee Cruz led the Flock with two hits apiece.
The Ducks and Riversharks continue their three-game series on Saturday night. Game time is slated for 5:35 p.m. from Campbell's Field. Fans can follow all the action live on the radio at MyCountry 96.1 FM and online at LIDucks.com by clicking the Listen Live icon on the homepage. Southpaw Matt Way takes the mound for the Ducks against Riversharks righty Kevin Reese.
Long Island returns home for the playoffs on Friday, September 28 when they play Game Three of the Best-of-Five Liberty Division Championship Series. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza. Tickets for the game and all Ducks home playoff games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or visiting www.liducks.com.
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