Four-run fifth inning overcomes Long Island
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 3, 2014) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the York Revolution 8-7 on Saturday afternoon in game one of a day/night doubleheader at Bethpage Ballpark.
GAME AUDIO: Highlights from game one of the doubleheader
The Revolution struck first in the opening inning against Ducks starter Shaun Garceau on a RBI double by Eric Patterson and a RBI triple off the bat of Steve Bumbry. The Ducks answered right back in the bottom of the first on a two-out, two-run double to left-center by Adam Bailey off Revs starter Jorge Martinez.
Three more runs in the second for Long Island on a RBI single by Dan Lyons and a two-run double from Fehlandt Lentini put the Flock in front 5-2. York pulled to within one in the third before taking an 8-5 lead with a four-run fifth. A RBI triple by Patterson and a run-scoring single by Alberto Espinosa highlighted the damage.
Long Island rallied back in the ninth to pull within one on Keith Castillo’s two-run homer to left. However, the Ducks could not pull even.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Garceau tossed four innings, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out five. Martinez lasted three innings, surrendering five runs (three earned) on five hits in three innings. Mike McClendon (1-1) earned the win with four scoreless inning of relief, striking out three. Steve Garrison (0-1) suffered the loss, yielding four runs (none earned) on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning. Rommie Lewis earned his second save despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
Lentini, Castillo and Cody Puckett each led the Flock with two hits while Lentini, Bailey and Castillo contributed two RBI apiece.
The Ducks and Revolution continue their day/night doubleheader later this evening. Game two is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m., with the ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Righty Bobby Blevins toes the rubber for the Flock against Revs righty Corey Thurman.
Tickets for both games 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 the Ducks official YouTube channel by CLICKING HERE. The nightcap will also be broadcast on Long Island’s home for news, traffic and weather, 103.9-FM LI news Radio.
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Game Date: 05/03/2014 York Revolution 8 AT Long Island Ducks 7 YTD YTD York AB R H BI AVG L Island AB R H BI AVG S.Smith CF 3 1 1 0 .346 F.Lentini CF 5 0 2 2 .214 T.Torres 2B 5 1 1 0 .273 J.Myers 3B 4 1 1 0 .167 E.Patterson DH 4 3 2 2 .250 J.Brodin RF 4 1 0 0 .200 J.Limonta 1B 5 1 0 1 .192 L.Ford DH 4 0 0 0 .185 S.Bumbry LF 5 0 1 1 .267 A.Bailey LF 4 0 1 2 .150 O.Castro 3B 4 1 2 0 .286 R.Strieby 1B 4 0 0 0 .250 B.Chaves SS 5 1 1 1 .200 C.Puckett 2B 3 2 2 0 .231 A.Espinosa C 4 0 1 1 .143 K.Castillo C 4 2 2 2 .235 R.Yan RF 4 0 1 1 .143 D.Lyons SS 4 1 1 1 .158 39 8 10 7 36 7 9 7 York 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 - 8 10 2 L Island 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 7 9 2 2B--S.Smith (2), E.Patterson (3), F.Lentini (2), A.Bailey (1). 3B--E.Patterson (2), S.Bumbry (2). HR--K.Castillo (2). RBI--E.Patterson 2 (4), J.Limonta (2), S.Bumbry (1), B.Chaves (2), A.Espinosa (1), R.Yan (1), F.Lentini 2 (5), A.Bailey 2 (3), K.Castillo 2 (4), D.Lyons (3). SB--T.Torres (6), R.Yan (1). E--T.Torres (1), A.Espinosa (1), R.Strieby (1), C.Puckett (1). LOB--York 8, L Island 5. DP--B. Chaves(SS) - T. Torres(2B) - J. Limonta(1B). YTD IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA York J.Martinez 3.0 5 5 3 1 2 0 10.39 M.McClendon (W,1-1) 4.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 9.00 M.Wuertz 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 R.Lewis (S,2) 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 1 3.60 9 9 7 5 2 6 1 L Island S.Garceau 4.0 6 4 4 2 5 0 18.48 S.Garrison (L,0-1) 0.1 2 4 0 1 0 0 0.00 B.Lorin 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00 E.Niesen 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.00 B.Holt 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.00 J.Lansford 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 J.Accardo 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 9 10 8 4 4 13 0 SO--S.Smith 2, T.Torres, E.Patterson, J.Limonta 2, S.Bumbry 3, O.Castro 2, A.Espinosa 2, F.Lentini, J.Brodin, L.Ford 2, R.Strieby, D.Lyons. BB--S.Smith 2, E.Patterson, O.Castro, J.Myers, C.Puckett. BF--J.Martinez 16 (23), M.McClendon 14 (37), M.Wuertz 3 (10), R.Lewis 6 (21), S.Garceau 20 (39), S.Garrison 6 (14), B.Lorin 3 (15), E.Niesen 3 (13), B.Holt 3 (14), J.Lansford 4 (19), J.Accardo 4 (15). P-S--J.Martinez 62-40, M.McClendon 34-27, M.Wuertz 12-8, R.Lewis 32-21, S.Garceau 80-47, S.Garrison 13-8, B.Lorin 19-11, E.Niesen 13-10, B.Holt 22-16, J.Lansford 10-9, J.Accardo 16-9. T--3:18. A--4132 Plate Umpire - Tony Senia, Field Umpire #1 - Joseph DeCrescenzo, Field Umpire #2 - Richie McCarren