Three-run eighth by Riversharks drops Ducks
(Camden, N.J., August 1, 2014) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Camden Riversharks 4-3 on Friday night in the final game of a three-game series at Campbell’s Field.
GAME AUDIO: Highlights from the series finale
Cody Puckett put the Ducks on top with a solo homer to left in the second inning off Riversharks starter Fu-Te Ni. Brian Van Kirk tied the score in the bottom of the frame on a RBI double to right-center off Ducks starter Mitch Talbot.
It stayed that way until the sixth when Brendan Harris launched a two-run homer to left field to put Long Island up 3-1. However, Camden rallied with three runs in the eighth on a two-run homer to left-center by Bryan Pounds and a RBI single by Jose Morales to take the lead for good.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Talbot tossed six innings, allowing just one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven. Ni lasted seven innings, yielding three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts. T.J. Hose (4-7) picked up the win with a scoreless inning of relief, walking two and striking out one. Eric Niesen (3-3) suffered the loss, surrendering a run on a hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Matt Gorgen earned his 15th save of the year with a scoreless ninth inning.
Jon Myers led the Flock with two hits, while Harris finished with two RBI.
The Ducks return home on Saturday to open a three-game series against the York Revolution. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. It’s Military Appreciation Night at the ballpark! Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Northrop Grumman. In addition, Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more at Dick’s Sporting Goods following the fireworks show. Right-hander John Brownell takes the mound for the Ducks against Revolution righty Corey Thurman.
Tickets for the game and every Ducks regular season home game are now on sale. Fans can purchase their tickets by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or by CLICKING HERE. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on Long Island’s home for news, traffic and weather, 103.9-FM LI News Radio. Live streaming video and audio will also be available on the Ducks official YouTube channel by CLICKING HERE.
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Game Date: 08/01/2014 Long Island Ducks 3 AT Camden Riversharks 4 YTD YTD L Island AB R H BI AVG Camden AB R H BI AVG F.Lentini RF 4 1 1 0 .311 Z.MacPhee CF 4 1 1 0 .232 B.Harris 3B 3 1 1 2 .284 M.Albaladejo 2B 4 0 1 0 .250 L.Ford CF 4 0 0 0 .344 B.Pounds 3B 4 1 1 2 .292 A.Bailey DH 3 0 0 0 .293 J.Julio-Ruiz 1B 2 0 0 0 .313 C.Puckett 2B 4 1 1 1 .282 R.Strieby RF 3 2 2 0 .279 B.Bantz C 4 0 0 0 .258 B.Van Kirk LF 3 0 2 1 .253 J.Brodin 1B 4 0 1 0 .246 J.Morales C 4 0 1 1 .333 J.Myers LF 4 0 2 0 .243 C.Patterson DH 3 0 0 0 .167 S.Miranda SS 3 0 1 0 .204 B.Chaves SS 3 0 0 0 .143 33 3 7 3 30 4 8 4 L Island 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 3 7 1 Camden 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 4 8 0 2B--S.Miranda (6), M.Albaladejo (7), R.Strieby (17), B.Van Kirk (8). HR--B.Harris (4), C.Puckett (6), B.Pounds (8). RBI--B.Harris 2 (28), C.Puckett (52), B.Pounds 2 (42), B.Van Kirk (33), J.Morales (13). E--F.Lentini (5). LOB--L Island 5, Camden 6. DP--S. Miranda(SS), F. Ni(P) - B. Chaves(SS) - J. Julio-Ruiz(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA L Island M.Talbot 6.0 4 1 1 2 7 0 4.50 J.Lansford 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2.97 J.Accardo 0.1 2 2 2 0 1 1 4.89 E.Niesen (L,3-3) 0.2 1 1 1 2 0 0 2.90 8 8 4 4 4 9 1 Camden F.Ni 7.0 7 3 3 0 7 2 5.53 T.Hose (W,4-7) 1.0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2.36 M.Gorgen (S,15) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1.21 9 7 3 3 2 10 2 PB--J.Morales. SO--F.Lentini, B.Harris, L.Ford, A.Bailey, C.Puckett, B.Bantz 2, J.Brodin 2, J.Myers, M.Albaladejo 2, B.Pounds, J.Morales, C.Patterson 3, B.Chaves 2. BB--B.Harris, A.Bailey, J.Julio-Ruiz 2, R.Strieby, B.Van Kirk. BF--M.Talbot 23 (70), J.Lansford 4 (144), J.Accardo 3 (172), E.Niesen 4 (187), F.Ni 27 (84), T.Hose 5 (156), M.Gorgen 3 (120). P-S--M.Talbot 106-68, J.Lansford 12-10, J.Accardo 14-10, E.Niesen 14-6, F.Ni 109-77, T.Hose 23-11, M.Gorgen 12-10. T--2:46. A--3372 Weather: Overcast, 73 degrees Plate Umpire - Federico De Jesus, Field Umpire #1 - Tom Scartozzi, Field Umpire #2 - John Torres