(Photo courtesy of Jim McKenzie)
(York, Pa., June 18, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the York Revolution 10-4 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Father’s Day weekend series at WellSpan Park.
Long Island jumped out in front 1-0 in the top of the second versus York starting pitcher Pedro Vasquez as Chance Sisco drove home Alex Dickerson by way of a sacrifice fly. The Ducks made it 2-0 in their favor in the third frame courtesy of an RBI ground-rule double to left center field off the bat of Sam Travis. York got to within 2-1 in the fourth against Long Island starter Scott Harkin thanks to a run-scoring double from Trey Martin.
Sisco was at it again in the sixth plating Dickerson for the second time as the catcher doubled into the right field corner for a 3-1 Ducks advantage. Tzu-Weil Lin capped off the big frame for the visitors as he cracked a three-run home run over the right field wall which put the Flock out in front 6-1. The hit parade continued in the seventh as Travis launched a two-run tater to left center field to make it 8-1 Long Island. Leading 8-3 in the ninth, back to back run-scoring two base hits from Dickerson and Brian Goodwin put the Flock out in front 10-3 as the balanced offensive attack gave the Ducks a series victory in the Keystone State.
Harkin (1-1) collected his first win of the season, allowing just a single run on two hits in five innings pitched, walking two while striking out four. Vasquez (2-1) suffered the loss, allowing five runs on six hits in five and two-thirds innings on the mound, walking and striking out three.
Dickerson led the way on the offensive side with four hits, an RBI, and three runs scored.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Tuesday night when they open up a three-game midweek series against the Staten Island FerryHawks. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Joe Iorio (2-4, 6.17) gets the start for Long Island against a FerryHawks starter to be determined.
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)
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