Tuesday's game versus Newark postponed
August 29, 2006 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2006) - Tonight's game versus the Newark Bears has been postponed due to inclement weather, field conditions and forecasted weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, August 31 beginning at 6:05 p.m. The doubleheader will consist of two seven-inning games, with the second game starting approximately 20-25 minutes following the first. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Tonight's tickets are good for Thursday or any other 2006 regular season game. Tickets must be exchanged at the Citibank Park Box office for a ticket of equal or lesser value.
On Wednesday, Pat Ahearne (10-3) will take the hill against Newark's Carlos Mirabal (4-3). Following the contest Bob Venero Children's Foundation will present a post-game Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza. Tickets for this and all Ducks regular season and playoff home games can be purchased by stopping by the Citibank Park Box Office in person (M-F, 10-6; Saturdays 10-2), visiting www.liducks.com or by calling 631-940-TIXX today.
Tonight's B-103 and Bank of America's golf towel giveaway has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13 at 7:05 p.m. when the Ducks take on the Camden Riversharks.
The Long Island Ducks are in their seventh season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. They have averaged over 100 percent attendance capacity of 6,002-seat Citibank Park in each of their first six seasons and are one of the most successful minor league sports franchises in the country. For further information, visit www.liducks.com or call 631-940-DUCK.
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