(Central Islip, N.Y., June 29, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-2 on Thursday night in the final game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
Khalil Lee’s two-out RBI single in the first inning gave the Blue Crabs a 1-0 lead, but the Ducks responded with back-to-back two-out RBI singles by Alex Dickerson and Wilson Ramos in the bottom of the frame to go in front 2-1. Back-to-back two-out doubles by Chance Sisco and Joe DeCarlo in the fourth increased the Ducks lead to two.
Long Island extended the lead to 7-1 in the seventh with four more two-out runs. Ramos’ three-run homer to right and DeCarlo’s RBI triple to center did the damage. Southern Maryland closed the gap to five in the eighth on Braxton Lee’s RBI single to left, but the Flock got the run back int the bottom of the frame on a two-out RBI single by Sam Travis.
Ducks starter Robert Stock (3-0) earned the win, tossing seven and one-third innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out six. Blue Crabs starter Neil Uskali (2-3) took the loss, conceding three runs on six hits and six walks over five and two-thirds innings with four strikeouts.
Ramos led the Ducks at the plate with two hits, four RBIs and two runs. DeCarlo added two extra-base hits and two RBIs, while Brian Goodwin totaled three hits, two runs and a walk.
The Ducks continue their homestand on Friday night when they open a four-game series against the Staten Island FerryHawks. 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 Tap Room Friday at the ballpark, and Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons for 20% off an entire meal at any of The Tap Room’s five locations on Long Island as fans exit the ballpark. It’s also a Grand Slam Friday. The sixth inning will be designated as the Grand Slam Inning, and if the Ducks fourth batter of the inning launches a home run with the bases loaded, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Right-hander Joe Iorio (3-5, 5.96) gets the start for the Ducks against FerryHawks righty Ivan Pineyro (3-2, 4.35).
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. Those unable to make the game can follow all the action live on Flo Baseball by 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)
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