(Central Islip, N.Y., April 20, 2022) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Long Island Black Sox 9-2 in a spring training game on Wednesday afternoon at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Black Sox opened the scoring in the second inning on Chris Viscuso’s RBI double and Robert Burns’ RBI single. The Ducks answered back with four runs in the third to take a 4-2 lead. An RBI infield single by L.J. Mazzilli, a sacrifice fly off the bat of Sam Travis and two run-scoring wild pitches did the damage.
Long Island added two more runs in the fourth on Johnni Turbo’s RBI infield single and a double play that scored Joe DeCarlo. DeCarlo’s RBI single to left in the fifth increased the Ducks lead to 7-2.
Another pair of runs came home for the Flock in the sixth when Vladimir Frias scored on a wild pitch and Deibinson Romero drew a bases loaded walk. Matt Catalfo rounded out the scoring in the eighth with a long solo home run to right-center field.
Scott Harkin started for the Ducks and pitched a perfect first inning, striking out two. Anderson DeLeon tossed two scoreless innings of relief for Long Island, striking out six. Joe Iorio, Sandy Baez, James Varela, Cody Beckman and Frank Moscatiello all threw one scoreless inning apiece for the Flock, as the Ducks pitching staff totaled 16 strikeouts.
The Ducks will begin the 2022 season, presented by Catholic Health, on Friday, April 22, with Opening Night at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. The Ducks will host the York Revolution at 6:35 p.m., with the ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Baseball Caps, courtesy of P.C. Richard and Son, and it will also be an Angela’s Pizza Friday. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:15 to enjoy pregame team introductions.
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 on the Long Island Ducks Broadcast Network. Live streaming HD video and audio will be available via BoxCast on LIDucks.com as well as on the Ducks official Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball. Over 8 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).
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