Tarpley's Terrific in Series-Opening Win vs. Blue Crabs
Published on June 27, 2023 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Ducks opened the scoring in the second inning on Brantley Bell's two-run double down the left field line off Blue Crabs starter Ian Kahaloa. A three-run fifth inning, highlighted by Alex Dickerson's two-run single to right and Wilson Ramos' RBI fielder's choice, extended the Ducks advantage to 5-0.
Another three-run frame in the sixth make it an eight-run ballgame. Brian Goodwin's RBI double, a bases loaded walk by Sam Travis and an RBI single by Dickerson did the damage. The Blue Crabs scored three runs of their own in the seventh on an error that plated Khalil Lee and a two-run triple off the bat of Philip Caulfield, but Southern Maryland would get no closer.
Ducks starter Stephen Tarpley (3-2) earned the win, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and four walks while striking out eight. Kahaloa (4-4) took the loss, giving up five runs on five hits and five walks over five innings with one strikeout.
Dickerson led the Ducks offensively with two hits and three RBIs. Goodwin added a hit, an RBI, two runs and two walks, while Ruben Tajada chipped in with a hit, two runs and three walks.
The Ducks and Blue Crabs continue their three-game set on Wednesday 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). It's Super Hero Night at the ballpark, featuring appearances by Spider-Man and Iron Man, as well as the Kids Health and Safety Expo, presented by Stony Brook Children's Hospital. It's also a Waddle In Wednesday at the ballpark, and fans will be able to enjoy $5 off Ducks Webbed Foot Pillows ($20, normally $25 at the Waddle In Shop throughout the ballgame. Right-hander Stephen Woods Jr. (6-2, 4.02) takes the mound for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Jesse Estrada (0-1, 3.66).
Tickets for the game, and all Ducks games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball.
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