Long Island racks up 15 runs,17 hits in series opener
(Camden, N.J., June 17, 2014) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Camden Riversharks 15-8 on Tuesday night in the opener of a four-game series at Campbell’s Field. With the win, the Ducks earned their 1,000th regular season victory in franchise history, becoming the third team in Atlantic League history to reach the milestone (Bridgeport Bluefish and Somerset Patriots). Included in the 1,000 victories are 11 half season division titles and two overall best records in the Atlantic League (2000, 82-58; 2011, 78-47).
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Long Island jumped out to an early 6-0 lead with four runs in the second inning and two in the third off Camden starter Jay Voss. A bases loaded walk to Jan Vazquez, a two-run single by Dan Lyons, a sacrifice fly to left off the bat of Fehlandt Lentini and RBI singles from Jon Myers and Vazquez highlighted the scoring.
Ryan Strieby’s solo homer and Paddy Matera’s RBI single off Ducks starter John Brownell in the third trimmed the lead to four. However, another four-spot in the fourth put the Ducks on top 10-3. A two-run double by Lew Ford and a two-run triple by Adam Bailey did the damage. Randy Ruiz’s three-run homer to left in the fifth ballooned the lead to 10.
Camden scored twice more in the sixth, but a RBI double by Brendan Harris in the seventh and a run-scoring single from Lentini in the eighth rounded out the scoring for the Flock. A two-run homer by Bryan Pounds in the ninth closed the gap to 15-8. However, the ‘Sharks would get no closer.
Brownell (6-3) picked up the win, tossing six innings, allowing five runs on 11 hits while striking out four. Voss (1-3) suffered the loss, surrendering six runs on five hits and five walks in two and one-third innings.
Eight of the nine Ducks batters earned a hit. Seven had multiple hits and both scored and drove in at least one run. Ruiz and Lentini led the Flock with three hits apiece, and Ruiz set the pace with three RBI and three runs scored.
The Ducks and Riversharks continue their four-game set on Wednesday night. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. at Campbell’s Field. Right-hander Bobby Blevins gets the start for the Ducks against Riversharks righty Greg Miller. Fans can follow all the action live on the Ducks official YouTube channel, with live streaming audio available by CLICKING HERE.
Long Island returns home on Saturday, June 21 for a day/night doubleheader with the Sugar Land Skeeters. First pitch for game one is slated for 1:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 12:05. It’s peanut-free day at the ballpark! There will be no sale of peanuts during the game to allow those suffering from peanut allergies the chance to attend a baseball game. Game two is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with the ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by NYCB. Tickets for the game and every Ducks regular season home game are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or by CLICKING HERE.
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Game Date: 06/17/2014 Long Island Ducks 15 AT Camden Riversharks 8 YTD YTD L Island AB R H BI AVG Camden AB R H BI AVG F.Lentini CF 4 2 3 2 .319 Z.MacPhee LF 5 1 2 0 .218 C.Puckett 2B 4 1 0 0 .285 P.Matera 2B 4 1 2 1 .246 L.Ford DH 5 3 2 2 .392 B.Nelson 3B 5 0 1 0 .241 R.Ruiz 1B 6 3 3 3 .288 J.Julio-Ruiz 1B 5 2 2 1 .316 B.Harris 3B 4 1 2 1 .284 B.Pounds SS 5 2 4 2 .304 A.Bailey RF 4 2 1 2 .275 A.Hudak CF 4 1 1 1 .297 J.Myers LF 4 2 2 1 .197 B.Van Kirk RF 4 0 1 0 .264 J.Vazquez C 5 1 2 2 .224 R.Strieby DH 3 1 2 3 .261 D.Lyons SS 5 0 2 2 .261 J.Morales C 2 0 0 0 .279 T.Brown C 2 0 0 0 .000 41 15 17 15 39 8 15 8 L Island 0 4 2 4 3 0 1 1 0 - 15 17 0 Camden 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 - 8 15 2 2B--F.Lentini (16), R.Ruiz (5), B.Harris (6), J.Myers (4), R.Strieby (9). 3B--A.Bailey (2). HR--R.Ruiz (4), J.Julio-Ruiz (6), B.Pounds (4), R.Strieby (4). RBI--F.Lentini 2 (27), L.Ford 2 (49), R.Ruiz 3 (18), B.Harris (12), A.Bailey 2 (31), J.Myers (6), J.Vazquez 2 (4), D.Lyons 2 (11), P.Matera (22), J.Julio-Ruiz (24), B.Pounds 2 (21), A.Hudak (27), R.Strieby 3 (20). SF--F.Lentini (4), A.Hudak (2). SB--F.Lentini 2 (21), D.Lyons (5), Z.MacPhee (13). E--T.Brown (1), J.Voss (3). LOB--L Island 11, Camden 8. DP--C. Puckett(2B) - D. Lyons(SS) - R. Ruiz(1B), P. Matera(2B) - B. Pounds(SS) - J. Julio-Ruiz(1B), P. Matera(2B) - B. Nelson(3B) - J. Julio-Ruiz(1B), C. Puckett(2B) - D. Lyons(SS) - R. Ruiz(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA L Island J.Brownell (W,6-3) 6.0 11 5 5 1 4 2 3.89 S.Garrison 0.2 2 1 1 2 0 0 7.50 D.Kopp 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1.42 J.Accardo 1.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 5.32 9 15 8 8 3 6 3 Camden J.Voss (L,1-3) 2.1 5 6 6 5 2 0 5.44 A.Johnston 1.2 4 4 4 1 0 0 6.08 S.Gorgen 4.0 8 5 4 3 2 1 7.12 B.Morgado 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.60 9 17 15 14 10 5 1 PB--J.Morales. SO--L.Ford, R.Ruiz, B.Harris, A.Bailey 2, B.Nelson, A.Hudak, B.Van Kirk 2, R.Strieby, T.Brown. BB--F.Lentini, C.Puckett 2, B.Harris 2, A.Bailey 2, J.Myers 2, J.Vazquez, P.Matera, B.Van Kirk, R.Strieby. BF--J.Brownell 28 (312), S.Garrison 6 (66), D.Kopp 4 (25), J.Accardo 5 (95), J.Voss 17 (223), A.Johnston 9 (110), S.Gorgen 23 (237), B.Morgado 4 (86). P-S--J.Brownell 108-70, S.Garrison 26-14, D.Kopp 15-10, J.Accardo 14-10, J.Voss 60-30, A.Johnston 30-21, S.Gorgen 81-53, B.Morgado 26-16. T--3:48. A--1932 Long Island manager was ejected heading to top of 8th innings arguing balls and strikes. Weather: Hot and Humid, 85 degrees Plate Umpire - Tony Senia, Field Umpire #1 - John Harrington, Field Umpire #2 - Harry Greer