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Skeeters Break out Bats to Even Series

May 31, 2017 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


Central Islip, N.Y.- The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters on Wednesday night in the middle of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.

Sugar Land was led offensively by first baseman Andy Wilkins. He totaled four hits in the game, including a double and a home run, drove in two runs and scored a pair. Hector Olivera collected three hits, one RBI and two runs scored, while Wilfredo Rodriguez finished with two hits and three RBI.

Long Island brought home a run in the seventh inning. Fehlandt Lentini tripled to open the frame and scored on Angelo Songco's RBI single to center field.

Skeeters starter Michael Nix (3-5) earned the win, pitching seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out five. Ducks starter Eury De La Rosa (1-1) suffered the loss, surrendering six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks in two innings.

The Ducks and Skeeters wrap up their three-game set on Thursday 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). It's "Don't Zone Out" Night at the ballpark, and the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive Baseball Jar Openers, courtesy of CSEA. It's also a Thirsty Thursday, and all fans are invited to visit the Duck Club restaurant and bar, normally reserved for VIP/season ticket holders, on the suite level. There will be food and drink specials featured, including half price domestics. Right-hander Dennis O'Grady (1-2, 3.54) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Skeeters righty Mitch Talbot (0-0, 12.46).

Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home games, are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX . Those unable to make the game can follow all the action online on the Long Island Ducks Broadcast Network. Live streaming HD video and audio will be available via BoxCast on the Ducks' official Facebook page, YouTube channel and at LIDucks.com.

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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