Two-Out Troubles Haunt Ducks in Staten Island
Published on June 21, 2023 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Staten Island, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Staten Island FerryHawks 4-3 on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park.
Kevin Krause's two-out, two-run home run to left field off Ducks starter Stephen Tarpley gave Staten Island an early 2-0 lead in the first inning. It stayed that way until the sixth when Long Island took a 3-2 lead on Brantley Bell's two-run triple to left-center and Alejandro De Aza's RBI infield single to shortstop. Staten Island went back in front for good in the seventh on a two-out, two-run triple to left-center by Brandon Pugh.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Tarpley threw six innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out seven. Remington pitched five scoreless innings, yielding four hits and five walks with two strikeouts. Enrique Santana (1-0) picked up the win with one and two-thirds innings of scoreless relief, giving up two walks with one strikeout. Joe Kuzia (2-3) took the loss, conceding two runs on two hits and a walk in one inning. Williams Ramirez earned his first save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
De Aza led the Ducks offensively with three hits and an RBI. Bell added a hit, two RBIs and a run, while Chance Sisco drew four walks.
The Ducks and FerryHawks wrap up their three-game set on Thursday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at SIUH Community Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball. Right-hander Stephen Woods Jr. (5-2, 4.34) toes the rubber for the Ducks against FerryHawks southpaw Michael Byrne (0-2, 7.43).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 27, to begin a three-game set against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. 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). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Foam Fingers, courtesy of Drake's Cakes. It's also a Triple Play Tuesday! If the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Simply sign up prior to first pitch at the Ticket Kiosk on the main concourse to be eligible. Tickets for the game, and all Ducks games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX.
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