(Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Staten Island FerryHawks 5-3 on Sunday evening in the final game of a six-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Long Island took a 1-0 lead in the second inning against FerryHawks starter Charlie Adamson when Alsander Womack hustled out a two-out RBI infield single to short. Staten Island answered in the third to go in front on Anthony Abbatine’s three-run home run off the left field foul pole against Ducks starter Nick Margevicius. Brandon Wagner’s leadoff solo homer to left in the fourth made it 4-1 FerryHawks.
It stayed that way until the eighth when a two-out RBI single to left by Lamar Briggs pushed the visitors’ led to four. Long Island rallied for two runs in the ninth on Jacob Robson’s leadoff solo homer to right and Aaron Takacs’ two-out RBI single through the right side. However, they could not complete the comeback.
Adamson (2-5) earned the win, tossing five innings and allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk while striking out three. Margevicius (1-1) took the loss, conceding four runs on six hits and a walk in five innings with three strikeouts.
The Ducks hit the road on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the York Revolution. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at WellSpan Park. Fans can follow all the action live on Dugout TV, powered by HomeTeam Network. Subscribe today by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Tanner Jacobson (3-4, 3.93) gets the start for the Ducks against Revolution lefty Brendan Yagesh (0-0, 2.45).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, August 11, to begin a six-game series with the Revolution. Game time is slated for 5:05 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 4:05 (3:50 for full season ticket holders). It’s Jewish Heritage Night at the ballpark, presented by the Jewish Community Centers of Long Island, and following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Fireworks Spectacular. It will also be a Pat’s Marketplace Tuesday and 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 727 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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