Ducks manage just four hits in series opener
(Bridgeport, Conn, July 25, 2013) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Bridgeport Bluefish 4-2 on Thursday night in the opening game of a four-game series at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
GAME AUDIO: Highlights from the game
Bridgeport struck first on a RBI infield single from Alexis Gomez off Ducks starter Dontrelle Willis. The Ducks tied the game in the fifth inning on Ray Navarrete’s sacrifice fly off Bridgeport starter Miguel Martinez, but the Bluefish retook the lead in the bottom half of the frame on a RBI single by Gomez.
Long Island tied the game again in the sixth on Bryant Nelson’s RBI double to right field. Iggy Suarez hit a RBI double, and Brandon Chaves singled a run home in the eighth inning to put the Bluefish on top, and the Ducks offense could not answer in the ninth inning.
Neither starter factored in the decision. Willis threw seven innings, giving up two runs on seven hits, while Martinez allowed two runs on four hits in his seven innings. Ruddy Lugo (2-1) picked up the win, throwing a perfect eighth inning. Ian Snell (0-2) took the loss, allowing two runs on three hits in one inning of work. Jeff Fulchino pitched a perfect ninth to pick up his ninth save of the year.
The Ducks continue their four-game set against Bridgeport Friday night. First pitch from The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is set for 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Nick DeBarr starts for the Ducks against Bridgeport southpaw Trevor Reckling. Fans can follow all the action on the radio home of the Ducks, 103.9-FM WRCN, and online by CLICKING HERE.
Long Island returns home on Monday, July 29 to take on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. It’s Irish Night at the ballpark, and Souvenir Cups will go out to the first 1,500 fans, courtesy of Shandon Court. Tickets for the game and all Ducks regular season home games 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: 07/25/2013 Long Island Ducks 2 AT Bridgeport Bluefish 4 YTD YTD L Island AB R H BI AVG Bridgeport AB R H BI AVG J.Brodin 1B 4 1 1 0 .331 D.Mayora 2B 4 0 1 0 .329 K.Binick CF 4 0 0 0 .231 A.Krum LF 3 1 2 0 .309 B.Nelson 3B 4 0 1 1 .288 P.Redman RF 2 0 0 0 .244 B.Hall 2B 4 0 0 0 .279 A.Gomez DH 4 0 2 2 .305 A.Bailey RF 3 1 1 0 .264 L.Lopez 1B 4 0 2 0 .252 R.Henriquez C 3 0 1 0 .231 S.Smith PR 0 1 0 0 .261 R.Navarrete DH 2 0 0 1 .237 L.Rodriguez C 0 0 0 0 .258 P.Phillips LF 3 0 0 0 .229 J.Simmons CF 3 0 1 0 .245 D.Lyons SS 3 0 0 0 .215 Y.Carter 1B,C 4 0 0 0 .255 I.Suarez 3B 4 1 1 1 .237 B.Chaves SS 3 1 1 1 .245 30 2 4 2 31 4 10 4 L Island 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 2 4 1 Bridgeport 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 x - 4 10 0 2B--B.Nelson (20), R.Henriquez (9), D.Mayora (20), L.Lopez (15), J.Simmons (8), I.Suarez (9). RBI--B.Nelson (46), R.Navarrete (23), A.Gomez 2 (52), I.Suarez (21), B.Chaves (10). SF--R.Navarrete (6). SH--J.Simmons (0). SB--J.Brodin (12). CS--D.Mayora (7). E--J.Brodin (9). LOB--L Island 2, Bridgeport 9. DP--B. Nelson(3B) - J. Brodin(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA L Island D.Willis 7.0 7 2 2 5 3 0 2.57 I.Snell (L,0-2) 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 0 5.35 8 10 4 4 5 3 0 Bridgeport M.Martinez 7.0 4 2 2 0 5 0 3.86 R.Lugo (W,2-1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.86 J.Fulchino (S,10) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.64 9 4 2 2 0 6 0 SO--J.Brodin 3, A.Bailey 2, P.Phillips, P.Redman 2, Y.Carter. BB--D.Mayora, A.Krum, P.Redman 2, B.Chaves. BF--D.Willis 31 (373), I.Snell 6 (162), M.Martinez 25 (258), R.Lugo 3 (40), J.Fulchino 3 (108). P-S--D.Willis 122-76, I.Snell 12-9, M.Martinez 94-65, R.Lugo 10-7, J.Fulchino 8-7. T--2:27. A--2964 Weather: Cloudy, Drizzly and Cool Umpires: Plate Ump - Marty Bauer, Field Ump #1 - Dan Kiley, Field Ump #3 - Andrew Steinberg