Long Island overcomes 4-0 deficit to take twin bill opener
(Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2021) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 6-5 on Tuesday night in the opening game of a single admission doubleheader before game two was postponed due to inclement weather. Game one counted towards the first half standings of the 2021 season.
The Blue Crabs struck for four runs in the first inning against Ducks starter Hunter Caudelle on a run-scoring error, a run-scoring passed ball and a two-run single by Rubi Silva. The Ducks answered back with four runs of their own in the third off Blue Crabs starter Sam Burton to tie the game. A sacrifice fly to right field by Steve Lombardozzi, a double-steal that scored Breland Almadova and a two-run homer to left by Deibinson Romero highlighted the inning.
Long Island took the lead in the fourth when Almadova’s RBI fielder’s choice scored Sal Giardina. A sac fly to left by Ryan Jackson in the fifth made it a 6-4 ballgame. Southern Maryland closed to within one in the sixth on Bronson Butcher’s RBI double to center.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Caudelle lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out two. Burton pitched two and two-thirds innings, yielding four runs on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. Rob Griswold (4-0) picked up the win after recording the final out of the fourth inning, stranding two on base. Cody Strayer (0-2) took the loss, surrendering two unearned runs on a hit in three innings of relief. Danny Barnes picked up his fourth save with a 1-2-3 seventh inning, striking out one.
Game two of the doubleheader was postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up on Wednesday, August 11, as part of a single admission doubleheader. First pitch for game one is slated for 6:00 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). Game two will begin approximately 25-30 minutes after the completion of game one, and both games are scheduled for seven innings.
It’s 80’s Night at the ballpark and Waddle In Wednesday. There will be 80’s-themed music and promotions throughout the twin bill, and fans are encouraged to wear their favorite 80’s attire. Those doing so will receive 10{b83bebb50e4de8d440148efd47ccda7cc17db00386d396b6df912e01eb6b07f4} off at the Waddle In Shop during the doubleheader. Right-hander Brendan Feldmann (4-2, 4.93) gets the start for the Ducks in game one against Blue Crabs righty Daryl Thompson (7-2, 3.50). Right-hander Anderson DeLeon (2-1, 5.13) takes the mound for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Carl Brice (1-1, 7.09).
Tickets to the twin bill, and all Ducks home games, can be purchased by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE. Those unable to make the doubleheader 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 in the Ducks Video Center on the homepage 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, and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call (631) 940-DUCK (3825).
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
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