(Photo courtesy of Joe Doll)
(York, Pa., June 27, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 9-8 on Thursday night in the final game of a three-game series at WellSpan Park.
York grabbed a 2-0 lead in the second inning against Ducks starter Stephen Woods Jr. on Alfredo Reyes’ RBI single and Rudy Martin Jr.’s run-scoring groundout. Tyler Dearden tied the game in the third with a two-out, two-run double to left field off Revolution starter Zach Neff. However, York went back in front 4-2 in the bottom of the third on Trey Martin’s RBI single and Reyes’ sac fly.
Long Island tied the game back up in the fifth on Dearden’s RBI single to center and a fielding error that scored Jackie Bradley Jr. It stayed that way until the seventh when the Revolution took a 7-4 lead on Jacob Rhinesmith’s RBI double and Martin’s two-run single.
The Ducks answered for a third time to tie the game at seven in the eighth, with Frank Schwindel’s two-run single to left and Aaron Antonini’s RBI single to right highlighting the inning. A two-out, two-run double down the right field line by Bradley Jr. in the ninth put the Ducks on top 9-7. Rhinesmith scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth, trimming the Ducks lead to one, but Colton Welker struck out looking to strand the tying run at third.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Woods Jr. tossed five innings of four-run ball, allowing eight hits and two walks while striking out five. Neff also threw five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Peyton Williams (1-1) picked up the win with one and two-thirds scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks with two strikeouts. Frankie Bartow (1-2) took the loss, conceding two runs on three hits in the ninth. Ramon Santos earned his first save of the season, striking out the side in the ninth and working around an unearned run on two hits.
Bradley Jr. led the Ducks offense with four hits, two RBIs, two runs and a walk. JC Encarnacion added four hits, four runs, and a walk and two stolen bases, while Dearden chipped in with two hits and three RBIs.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Lancaster Stormers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live on FloBaseball by CLICKING HERE. Left-hander Jimmy Robbins (2-2, 5.85) gets the start for the Ducks against Stormers righty Jack Labosky (3-2, 2.92).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, July 2, to begin a three-game series against the Charleston Dirty Birds. 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). Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Fireworks Spectacular, presented by the Haugland Group. It’s also a Francesco’s Trattoria Tuesday and a Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark. If the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will be a grand prize winner of $25,000. Tickets for the game, and all Ducks games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.
The Ducks are in their 24th season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, led all MLB Partner Leagues in attendance in 2023, and have sold out a record 708 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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