(Central Islip, N.Y., June 14, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks shut out the Charleston Dirty Birds 2-0 on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Both teams traded zeroes until the bottom of the sixth inning. Alex Dickerson launched a two-out, two-run home run to right-center field off Dirty Birds starter Joe Testa to give the Ducks a 2-0 lead.
Ducks starter Stephen Tarpley (2-2) earned the win, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out five. Testa (1-2) took the loss, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings with four strikeouts. Al Alburquerque picked up his fourth save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning, striking out two.
Alejandro De Aza led the Flock offensively with three hits and a run scored.
The Ducks and Dirty Birds wrap up their three-game set on Thursday night. 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 1,200 fans will receive Ducks Webbed Foot Baseball Caps, courtesy of Petro Home Services. It’s also a Thirsty Thursday! All fans will be welcome to visit the Duck Club restaurant/bar during the game, where there will be a special on Well Drinks for just $10. There will be an exclusive buy one, get one half-price special on all Stella Artois beer in the ballpark as well. Right-hander Stephen Woods Jr. (5-1, 3.74) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Dirty Birds lefty Kit Scheetz (2-5, 4.81).
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. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by 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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