(Photo courtesy of Jordan McGregor)
(Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 18, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers 10-6 on Tuesday night in the opening game of a six-game series at Penn Medicine Park.
The Stormers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the bottom half of the first inning on Tristan English’s RBI single, Nicky Lucky’s three-run home run and Nathan Martorella’s solo four-bagger against Ducks starting pitcher Michael Dominguez. Long Island cut the deficit to 5-2 in the second on Terrell Tatum’s 443-foot two-run homer to right centerfield versus Lancaster starter Matt Swarmer, but the Stormers answered with three more runs in the bottom of the frame for an 8-2 cushion on Mason Martin’s three-run shot.
The home team made it 10-2 in the fifth on Martorella’s second home run of the ballgame, a two-run shot to right field. The Flock got to within 10-6 in the ninth on an Aaron Takacs run-scoring fielder’s choice and a 418-foot three-run home run to straightaway centerfield off the bat of Jorge Bonifacio, but the comeback fell just short as the Stormers were able to hang on for the triumph.
Swarmer (3-5) picked up the victory as the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits in six innings pitched, walking three and striking out six. Dominguez (5-4) suffered the loss, surrendering eight runs on eight hits over two innings of work, walking and striking out three.
Jacob Robson had two hits, a run scored and a pair of walks. Henry Kusiak had two hits and a walk. Bonifacio had three RBIs, two runs scored and two walks. Tatum had two hits, two RBIs, and a run scored.
The Ducks and Stormers continue their six-game set on Wednesday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at Penn Medicine Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Dugout TV, powered by HomeTeam Network. Subscribe today by CLICKING HERE. Left-hander Nick Margevicius (2-1, 4.94) takes the mound for the Ducks against Stormers lefty Ethan Firoved (0-0, 8.59).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, August 25, to begin a six-game series with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. 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). It will be Dig Safe Night at the ballpark, and the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Seat Cushions, presented by National Grid. It will also be a Pat’s Marketplace Tuesday and Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark. Tickets to the game and all Ducks games are now available and can be purchased by visiting the ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are entering their 26th 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, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for five consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 728 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 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing nearly 50 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action on DugoutTV.org.
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