Two-Out Runs Doom Ducks in See-Saw Affair
Published on July 3, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Dan Lyons of the Long Island Ducks
(Long Island Ducks)
(Central Islip, NY) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 7-5 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
Somerset struck first with two runs in the opening inning against Ducks starter Ian Marshall. A RBI double by Michael Burgess and a RBI single by Mat Gamel, both with two outs, did the damage. Long Island responded in the bottom of the second on a two-out three-run home run to left field by Dan Lyons off of Patriots starter Lucas Irvine.
The Pats took the lead back at 4-3 on a two-out RBI single to right by Burgess in the third and a two-out RBI single to right by Vinny Zarrillo in the fourth. However, the Ducks rallied to tie the game in the seventh on a RBI single to right by Delta Cleary, Jr.
In the eighth, the Patriots jumped back in front for good on a two-out three-run double to left field by James Skelton. Randy Ruiz cut the deficit to two with a two-out RBI single to center in the ninth, but the Ducks would get no closer.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Marshall pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out five. Irvine pitched six innings, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. Kyler Newby (6-2) picked up the win despite allowing a run on one hit and one walk in one inning. J.C. Romero (0-1) suffered the loss, yielding a run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning. Jon Hunton earned his 18th save despite giving up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth.
Lyons and Reegie Corona each had three hits to lead the Flock offensively.
The Ducks and Patriots continue their three-game series on Friday night. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for season ticket holders). Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Atlantic Honda. In addition, Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for discounts at Dick's Sporting Goods to fans following the fireworks show. Right-hander Bobby Blevins takes the mound for the Ducks against Patriots righty Randy Boone.
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