Sizzling Ducks Stop Barnstormers
Published on July 16, 2007 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., July 16, 2007) - The Long Island Ducks won their fourth straight game to open the second half, and fifth straight overall, defeating the Lancaster Barnstormers on Monday 7-2 in front of a past-capacity crowd of 6,051 at Citibank Park.
Carl Everett socked home runs in his final two at-bats to punctuate the Long Island victory. The Ducks' designated hitter went 3-for-4 on the night, adding a double and collecting four RBI. Jose Offerman reached base all five times he came to the plate, going 1-for-1 with an RBI, four walks and a stolen base. Edgardo Alfonzo had two hits and an RBI, and Norm Hutchins picked up a triple and a run scored.
John Halama (5-5) shut down the Lancaster offense, working seven innings and allowing two runs - one earned - on five hits. Ben Grezlovski pitched a perfect eighth and John Riedling threw a scoreless ninth to wrap things up. Brett Evert (4-5) took the loss for the Barnstormers, allowing three runs on five hits in five innings of work.
The Ducks continue a six game homestand on Tuesday with the middle game of their three game series against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Gametime is slated for 7:05 p.m. The Citibank Park gates open at 6:05 p.m., and the first 1,500 fans to the park will receive navy blue baseballs, courtesy of the Salvation Army. Fans unable to attend can tune into the game live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Ducks radio voice Chris King calling the action. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling 631-940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon.
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park and are in their eighth season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. For further information, visit www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-3825.
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