(Photo courtesy of Jordan McGregor)
(Hagerstown, Md., May 9, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Hagerstown Wiener Schnitzels (a.k.a. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars) on Saturday night in the fifth game of a six-game series at Meritus Park.
The FlAaron Takacs, who singled, doubled and scored a run for his second multi-hit performance in as many ballgames and sixth overall on the campaign. Takacs has now reached safely in 14 consecutive contests, tying him with Caleb Roberts (April 21-May 6) for the longest on-base streak by a Ducks player this season, while Wilmer Difo chipped in with two singles and a walk.
The Ducks and Flying Boxcars wrap up their six-game set on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Meritus Park. Fans can follow all the action live via Dugout TV on HomeTeam Network. Subscribe today by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Nolan Clenney (1-1, 5.02) gets the nod for the Ducks against Flying Boxcars righty Eddy Demurias (1-0, 6.75).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, May 12, to open a six-game set against the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. 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 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 723 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 at AtlanticLeague.com.
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