(Central Islip, N.Y., June 15, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Charleston Dirty Birds 6-1 on Thursday night in the final game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Charleston opened the scoring in the first inning on Bobby Bradley’s RBI single to center field off Ducks starter Stephen Woods Jr. An RBI single to right by Dwight Smith Jr. in the second made it a 2-0 game.
Three more runs in the fifth on Luis Roman’s RBI single and Diego Goris’ two-run double make it a five-run margin. Long Island cracked the scoreboard in the ninth on an RBI single to center by Alex Dickerson, which plated Brian Goodwin.
Dirty Birds starter Kit Scheetz (3-5) earned the win, tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing a hit and two walks while striking out seven. Woods Jr. (5-2) took the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits and seven walks over four and one-third innings with six strikeouts.
Ruben Tejada led the Flock offensively with a pair of hits.
The Ducks hit the road on Friday night to open a three-game series against the York Revolution. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at WellSpan Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Left-hander Ian Clarkin (2-1, 4.54) gets the start for the Ducks against Revolution righty Jorge Martinez (2-2, 7.75).
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 or CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball. Over 8.5 million fans have enjoyed the Ducks brand of affordable, fun entertainment at Fairfield Properties Ballpark since inception in 2000. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season in 2023, 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. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit AtlanticLeague.com.
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