Win Streak Ended in Series Opener
Published on May 10, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
Mike Blanke of the Long Island Ducks Rounds the Bases
(Long Island Ducks)
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 4-1 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark.
Somerset struck first in the third inning on a two-run double to left-center field by Scott Kelly off of Ducks starter Bobby Blevins. RBI singles by Vinny Zarrillo in the fifth and Eric Farris in the sixth extended the lead to 4-0.
Mike Blanke closed the gap to 4-1 in the seventh with a solo home run to left. Long Island put the tying runs on base in the eighth, but they could not pull even.
Patriots starter Jeremy Horst (2-0) earned the win, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out three. Blevins (1-1) took the loss, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five and two-thirds innings. Former Duck Jon Hunton picked up his seventh save with a scoreless ninth and became the Atlantic League's all-time saves leader with 135.
The Ducks and Patriots continue their three-game set on Wednesday 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). The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive John Brownell 2015 Pitcher of the Year Award Pins as part two of six in the 2016 Collectors' Series. It's also a Winning Inning Wednesday at the ballpark. The Ducks will designate a specific occurrence each inning, and if the event takes place, one lucky fan will win $10,000.
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 of the action live on the Ducks' official YouTube channel. Streaming video and audio will be available online.
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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