(Camden, N.J., May 29, 2012) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Camden Riversharks 6-5 on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game series at Campbell’s Field.

GAME AUDIO: Brandon Sing’s two-run double

GAME AUDIO: James McOwen’s go-ahead two-run triple

GAME AUDIO: Jon Meloan strikes out Jake Eigsti to win the game

Long Island got to work quickly with three runs in the opening inning against Camden starter Sean Jarrett. Brandon Sing’s two-run double to left and Ray Navarrete’s RBI single to left highlighted the inning. It stayed that way until the fourth when Camden responded with five runs off Ducks starter Joe Esposito to take a 5-3 lead. A three-run homer by Eduardo Perez, a run-scoring single by Lloyd Turner and a bases loaded walk to Brian Burgamy did the damage.

After a 61 minute rain delay, the Ducks closed to within one on a RBI sacrifice fly off the bat of Navarrete. Both teams would trade zeroes until the top of the ninth, when the Ducks rallied with two outs to jump in front 6-5. Josh Johnson and Wilberto Ortiz singled, and James McOwen drove home both with a two-run triple to center.

Neither starter factored into the decision. Jarrett tossed five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with a strikeout, while Esposito surrendered five runs on four hits and six walks in four innings of work. Jon Meloan (2-0) earned the win, tossing two scoreless innings of relief with two strikeouts. John Lujan (1-3) suffered the loss, yielding two runs on three hits in one inning.

Navarrete, Ortiz and McOwen each had two hits for the Ducks to lead the way.

Long Island and Camden continue their series on Wednesday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. at Campbell’s Field. Fans can follow all the action live online at www.liducks.com by clicking the Listen Live icon on the homepage, with Chris King calling the play-by-play. Streaming audio will be provided by iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network. Former Major Leaguer Gustavo Chacin toes the rubber for the Ducks against Camden righty Kevin Reese.

The Ducks return home on Friday, June 1 to begin a seven-game homestand, as they host the York Revolution in the opener of a four-game series. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Tickets for the game and all Ducks home games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or visiting www.liducks.com.

 
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 GAME DATE: 05/29/2012 Long Island Ducks 6 AT Camden Riversharks 5 YTD YTD L Island AB R H BI AVG Camden AB R H BI AVG J.McOwen CF,RF 5 1 2 2 .298 C.Walker LF 3 1 0 0 .176 B.Nelson 3B 4 1 0 0 .244 L.Turner 2B 4 0 1 1 .297 B.Sing DH 3 2 1 2 .244 M.Smith 3B 4 0 0 0 .333 M.Esquivel LF 3 0 1 0 .391 B.Burgamy 1B 2 1 1 1 .324 R.Navarrete 2B 3 0 2 2 .314 J.Eigsti SS 5 1 1 0 .280 S.Williams 1B,C 3 0 1 0 .368 D.Macias CF 4 0 0 0 .171 R.Gorecki 1B,RF 4 0 0 0 .316 E.Perez DH 4 1 2 3 .194 J.Johnson C 4 0 1 0 .253 C.Roberson RF 4 0 1 0 .175 K.Binick CF,PR 0 1 0 0 .276 S.Knazek C 4 1 1 0 .250 W.Ortiz SS 4 1 2 0 .294 33 6 10 6 34 5 7 5 L Island 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 - 6 10 2 Camden 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 7 0 2B--B.Sing (6), M.Esquivel (3), W.Ortiz (4), E.Perez (7). 3B--J.McOwen (2). HR--E.Perez (1). RBI--J.McOwen 2 (17), B.Sing 2 (25), R.Navarrete 2 (24), L.Turner (12), B.Burgamy (24), E.Perez 3 (13). SF--R.Navarrete (2). SH--C.Walker (0). SB--L.Turner 2 (4), B.Burgamy (3), C.Roberson (4). E--J.Johnson (3), W.Ortiz (4). LOB--L Island 5, Camden 9. DP--L. Turner(2B) - J. Eigsti(SS), L. Turner(2B) - M. Smith(3B) - B. Burgamy(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA L Island J.Esposito 4.0 4 5 5 6 2 1 7.25 E.Niesen 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3.64 J.Lansford 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 J.Meloan (W,2-0) 2.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1.06 9 7 5 5 6 6 1 Camden S.Jarrett 5.0 5 3 3 1 1 0 8.60 J.Farnsworth 1.0 1 1 1 2 1 0 7.15 M.Gomez 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6.23 J.Bergmann 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1.26 J.Lujan (L,1-3) 1.0 3 2 2 0 0 0 4.70 9 10 6 6 4 3 0 SO--B.Sing, M.Esquivel, R.Gorecki, C.Walker, L.Turner, J.Eigsti, E.Perez 2, C.Roberson. BB--B.Nelson, B.Sing, M.Esquivel, S.Williams, C.Walker, L.Turner, M.Smith, B.Burgamy 3. BF--J.Esposito 23 (171), E.Niesen 7 (79), J.Lansford 3 (14), J.Meloan 8 (69), S.Jarrett 20 (145), J.Farnsworth 6 (51), M.Gomez 3 (39), J.Bergmann 3 (56), J.Lujan 6 (73). P-S--J.Esposito 91-49, E.Niesen 28-18, J.Lansford 9-6, J.Meloan 26-18, S.Jarrett 55-42, J.Farnsworth 33-17, M.Gomez 8-5, J.Bergmann 16-9, J.Lujan 21-13. T--2:45. A--2620 Rain delay 1:01 at end 5th inning Weather: 87 degrees Threatening Umpires: Plate Ump - Terry, Field Ump #1 - McLaughin, Field Ump #2 - Diaz