(Staten Island, N.Y., June 20, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks shut out the Staten Island FerryHawks 10-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park.
Long Island cracked the scoreboard first in the third inning when Tzu-Wei Lin stole second base and Brantley Bell scored from third on a throwing error. A four-run fourth inning extended the Ducks lead to 5-0. Back-to-back RBI doubles by Chance Sisco and Bell along with a two-run home run off the foul pole in right by Lin, all with two outs, did the damage.
It stayed that way until the ninth when the Ducks put up a five-spot to double their lead to 10. Alex Dickerson’s three-run homer to right-center and Sisco’s two-run single to center highlighted the inning.
Joe Iorio (3-4) earned the win, tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing just a bunt single and a walk while striking out four. Ivan Pineyro (2-2) took the loss, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings with four strikeouts.
Dickerson led the Ducks offensively with three hits, three RBIs and a run scored. Lin also totaled three hits, driving in two runs and scoring once, while Sisco added two hits, three RBIs, a run and two walks.
The Ducks and FerryHawks continue their three-game set on Wednesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at SIUH Community Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley (2-2, 4.33) takes the mound for the Ducks against FerryHawks southpaw Jesse Remington (1-1, 8.50).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 27, to begin a three-game set against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. 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). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Ducks Foam Fingers, courtesy of Drake’s Cakes. It’s also a Triple Play Tuesday! If the Ducks turn a triple play during the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Simply sign up prior to first pitch at the Ticket Kiosk on the main concourse to be eligible. 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.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball. Over 8.5 million fans have enjoyed the Ducks brand of affordable, fun entertainment at Fairfield Properties Ballpark since inception in 2000. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
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