(Central Islip, N.Y., May 10, 2025) – The Long Island Ducks shut out the Lancaster Stormers 1-0 on Saturday night in the middle game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
JC Encarnacion’s two-out RBI single up the middle in the fourth inning scored Troy Viola, who doubled, to break the scoreless deadlock and give the Ducks a 1-0 lead. The Stormers managed just two hits and three walks at the plate during the game and never had a runner reach third base.
Ducks starter Zach Plesac (2-1) earned the win. The right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing one hit – a first inning double by Yeison Coca – and two walks while striking out three. Stormers starter Keylan Killgore (0-2) took the loss for Lancaster despite pitching six and one-third innings of one-run ball, yielding five this and three walks with seven strikeouts. Peyton Williams picked up his second save with a scoreless ninth, giving up a hit while striking out one.
Viola led the Ducks offense with two hits, a run and a stolen base.
The Ducks and Stormers wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Game time is slated for 1:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 12:35 (12:20 for full season ticket holders). It’s a FourLeaf Family Funday Sunday at the ballpark. Prior to the game, fans will be able to enjoy a Catch on the Field from 12:40 until 1:00. After the game, fans are invited back down to the field for Kids Run the Bases. Left-hander Juan Hillman (0-0, 6.51) toes the rubber for the Ducks against Stormers righty Tim Brennan (0-1, 7.36).
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. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today by CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are entering their 25th Anniversary 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 four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 713 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 26-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its 10 family-friendly ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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