(Central Islip, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks hosted a postgame wrestling event on the plaza outside Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Sunday, presented by the New York Wrestling Connection. The 30-minute show featured several exciting matches, including a men’s battle royale, a triple threat match, and a women’s title match. Hundreds of fans stuck around to enjoy the show! Prior to the game, the first 1,000 fans in attendance at the Ducks game receive a QuackerJack wrestling-themed t-shirt, courtesy of the NYWC.
Prior to the event, the Ducks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers on Sunday afternoon in the third game of a four-game series. Stormers starter Max Green (11-5) earned the win, tossing five innings of three-run ball, allowing six hits and five walks while striking out five. Ducks starter Mike Montgomery (6-7) suffered the loss, surrendering eight runs on seven hits and three walks in three and one-third innings with one strikeout. Adam Wibert collected his first save with four scoreless innings of relief.
The Ducks and Stormers wrap up their four-game series on Monday 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 Bark in the Park, and fans are welcome to bring their dog(s) with them to the ballpark to enjoy the game. CLICK HERE for more information. Right-hander David Griffin (1-0, 5.02) gets the ball for the Ducks against Stormers righty Matt Swarmer (5-2, 3.83).
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 FloBaseball by CLICKING HERE.
The Ducks are in their 24th 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, led all MLB Partner Leagues in attendance in 2023, and have sold out a record 712 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 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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