(Central Islip, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks welcomed a past-capacity crowd of 7,188 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark for Saturday’s game against the High Point Rockers.
The sellout crowd was the largest attendance of the 2024 season at the Ducks home ballpark. It was also the seventh past-capacity crowd of the year and the Atlantic League record 713th all-time sellout in franchise history.
Rockers starter Jonah Scolaro did not factor into the decision but pitched three innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out four. Dakota Chalmers (3-3) got the win in High Point’s 9-4 victory after pitching a scoreless fifth inning, walking one and striking out three. Griffin (2-1) took the loss, conceding six runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk over five innings with three strikeouts.
The Ducks and Rockers wrap up their six-game series and the 2024 season on Sunday afternoon. Game time is slated for 1:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 12:35 (12:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Sunglasses, courtesy of Youth Enrichment Services. The Ducks will also be wearing special purple jerseys as part of the Islip Goes Purple initiative. Finally, it’s a Bethpage Sunday Family Funday, featuring a pregame Catch on the Field and postgame Kids Run the Bases. Right-hander Chris Ellis (1-1, 5.40) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Rockers righty Jeremy Rhoades (4-3, 4.20).
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 FloBaseball by CLICKING HERE.
The Ducks are in their 24th season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, led all MLB Partner Leagues in attendance in 2023, and have sold out a record 712 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, 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. Over its 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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