(Staten Island, N.Y., June 27, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Staten Island FerryHawks 2-1 on Saturday night in the fifth game of a six-game series at SIUH Community Park.
Wilmer Difo put the Ducks in front in the third inning with a solo home run to right field off FerryHawks starter Nick Payero. The FerryHawks then leapfrogged in front in the fifth on a two-run triple to right by Gregori Cano off Ducks starter Tanner Jacobson.
Payero (2-5) earned the win, tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six. Jacobson (1-3) suffered the loss, surrendering two runs on two hits and a walk in four and one-third innings with six strikeouts. Pedro Payano collected his first save, recording the final four outs, striking out three and walking two.
The Ducks and FerryHawks wrap up their six-game series on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at SIUH Community Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Dugout TV, powered by HomeTeam Network. Subscribe today by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Michael Dominguez (2-2, 6.69) toes the rubber for the Ducks against a FerryHawks starter to be determined.
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 30, to begin a three-game series with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 p.m. (5:20 p.m. for full season ticket holders). It will be a Pat’s Marketplace Tuesday and a 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 724 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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