(Photo courtesy of Jim McKenzie)
(Lancaster, Pa., July 6, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 15-1 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game midweek series at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
The Ducks jumped out to an immediate 3-0 lead in the top half of the first inning against Barnstormers starting pitcher Brent Teller as Brian Goodwin led off the contest with a home run to right field, and four batters later with two-men down Chance Sisco launched an absolute bomb of a two-run home run that went completely out of Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Long Island made it 5-0 in their favor in the third frame thanks to an RBI triple to straightaway center field off the bat of Alejandro De Aza and a sacrifice fly produced by Brantley Bell. The Flock broke the game wide open in the fourth as they scored five more times for a 10-0 advantage, highlighted by a run-scoring single from De Aza and a grand slam home run to left center field tallied by Sam Travis. Ahead 11-1 in the ninth, the visitors plated four more runs thanks to an RBI base knock from Ruben Tejada, a Travis run-scoring double, and a two-run single by Sisco.
In his Ducks debut, starter Matt Solter (4-2) tallied the win, allowing just one run on six hits in six innings pitched, walking two and striking out three, Teller (4-4) was handed the loss, surrendering ten runs on eight hits (three home runs) across three innings on the mound, walking four and striking out one.
Travis collected two extra-base hits, including a double and his second grand slam of the campaign while driving in five, scoring twice and registering a walk as Long Island hit ten roundtrippers in the sweep while outscoring the Barnstormers 41-8 in the process.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday night when they open a three-game weekend series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley (3-3, 4.56) gets the start for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Tony Dibrell (0-0, 7.20).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, July 11, to begin another three-game set with Lancaster. 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’s a Triple Play Tuesday at the ballpark, and 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)
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season in 2023, 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. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit AtlanticLeague.com.
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