Patriots strike for nine runs in the first three innings
(Bridgewater, N.J., April 26, 2014) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Somerset Patriots 9-2 on Saturday night in the middle game of a three-game series at TD Bank Ballpark.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Ryan Strieby’s two-run single to right
The Patriots jumped out to an early lead against Ducks starter Shaun Garceau with three runs in the first inning. RBI singles by Nate Spears and Ty Wright, along with a run-scoring double from Luis Montanez, did the damage. Two more runs in the second and four in the third extended the lead to 9-0.
The Ducks got on the scoreboard with two runs in the sixth inning against Patriots starter Matt Maloney. Following a single by Fehlandt Lentini and a double by Lew Ford, Ryan Strieby delivered a two-out, two-run single to right. Long Island’s bullpen quieted Somerset’s offense with five and two-thirds scoreless innings, but the Ducks offense could not pull even.
Maloney (1-0) picked up the win, tossing five and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out three. Garceau (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering nine runs on 11 hits in two and one-third innings.
The Ducks and Patriots wrap up their three-game set on Sunday afternoon. Game time is slated for 1:05 p.m. from TD Bank Ballpark. Right-hander Bobby Blevins takes the mound for the Ducks against Patriots lefty Zach Kroenke. Fans can follow all the action live on Long Island’s home for news, traffic, weather and Ducks baseball, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. The game can also be heard online by CLICKING HERE.
Long Island will return home on Friday, May 2 for the 2014 Home Opener against the York Revolution. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Replica Championship Rings, courtesy of P.C. Richard and Son. Prior to the game, the Ducks will also host a Championship Ring and Banner Raising Ceremony to celebrate the team’s 2013 Atlantic League title. Fans are asked to be in their seats by 6:30 to enjoy this momentous occasion.
Tickets for the home opener and all 70 Ducks regular season home games are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or by CLICKING HERE.
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Game Date: 04/26/2014 Long Island Ducks 2 AT Somerset Patriots 9 YTD YTD L Island AB R H BI AVG Somerset AB R H BI AVG J.Brodin DH 4 0 1 0 .091 J.Tucker 2B 3 3 2 2 .556 C.McClendon 3B 3 0 1 0 .333 S.Kelly 2B,PH 1 0 0 0 .000 F.Lentini RF 4 1 1 0 .182 N.Spears 3B 4 2 2 1 .556 L.Ford CF 4 1 1 0 .111 S.Nikorak 3B,PH 1 0 0 0 .000 R.Strieby 1B 4 0 1 2 .375 L.Montanez RF 5 1 2 2 .273 A.Bailey LF 4 0 0 0 .000 D.Raben DH 5 0 4 1 .750 C.Puckett 2B 3 0 0 0 .111 T.Wright LF 5 0 1 1 .091 B.Peacock C 3 0 1 0 .333 R.Widlansky 1B 4 1 1 0 .167 D.Lyons SS 3 0 0 0 .000 D.Espino C 4 1 2 0 .500 E.Maysonet SS 4 0 2 0 .222 C.Harrilchak CF 4 1 0 1 .000 32 2 6 2 40 9 16 8 L Island 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 2 6 1 Somerset 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 x - 9 16 1 2B--L.Ford (1), J.Tucker 2 (3), L.Montanez 2 (2), E.Maysonet (1). RBI--R.Strieby 2 (3), J.Tucker 2 (3), N.Spears (2), L.Montanez 2 (2), D.Raben (2), T.Wright (1), C.Harrilchak (1). SB--J.Tucker (1), N.Spears (1). CS--C.McClendon (1). E--F.Lentini (1), J.Tucker (1). LOB--L Island 4, Somerset 9. DP--E. Maysonet(SS) - M. Zielinski(P) - R. Widlansky(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA L Island S.Garceau (L,0-1) 2.1 11 9 9 1 2 0 34.72 C.Barnes 2.2 1 0 0 1 3 0 2.70 J.Lansford 2.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 B.Lorin 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 8 16 9 9 2 5 0 Somerset M.Maloney (W,1-0) 5.2 5 2 2 1 3 0 3.18 M.Zielinski 2.1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.00 J.Reichenbach 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 9 6 2 2 1 5 0 WP--M.Maloney (1). SO--J.Brodin, L.Ford, R.Strieby, A.Bailey, D.Lyons, T.Wright, R.Widlansky, E.Maysonet, C.Harrilchak 2. BB--C.McClendon, J.Tucker, R.Widlansky. BF--S.Garceau 19 (19), C.Barnes 10 (14), J.Lansford 9 (11), B.Lorin 4 (7), M.Maloney 23 (23), M.Zielinski 7 (7), J.Reichenbach 3 (3). P-S--S.Garceau 69-48, C.Barnes 33-22, J.Lansford 31-22, B.Lorin 12-8, M.Maloney 83-57, M.Zielinski 31-20, J.Reichenbach 7-4. T--2:35. A--4947 18 min delay due to power outage top 1st Weather: 60 degrees; ch. showers Plate Umpire - Tim McCaffrey, Field Umpire #1 - Tony Senia, Field Umpire #3 - Rich Katz