(Central Islip, N.Y., June 27, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Ducks opened the scoring in the second inning on Brantley Bell’s two-run double down the left field line off Blue Crabs starter Ian Kahaloa. A three-run fifth inning, highlighted by Alex Dickerson’s two-run single to right and Wilson Ramos’ RBI fielder’s choice, extended the Ducks advantage to 5-0.
Another three-run frame in the sixth make it an eight-run ballgame. Brian Goodwin’s RBI double, a bases loaded walk by Sam Travis and an RBI single by Dickerson did the damage. The Blue Crabs scored three runs of their own in the seventh on an error that plated Khalil Lee and a two-run triple off the bat of Philip Caulfield, but Southern Maryland would get no closer.
Ducks starter Stephen Tarpley (3-2) earned the win, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and four walks while striking out eight. Kahaloa (4-4) took the loss, giving up five runs on five hits and five walks over five innings with one strikeout.
Dickerson led the Ducks offensively with two hits and three RBIs. Goodwin added a hit, an RBI, two runs and two walks, while Ruben Tejada chipped in with a hit, two runs and three walks.
The Ducks and Blue Crabs continue their three-game set on Wednesday night. 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 Super Hero Night at the ballpark, featuring appearances by Spider-Man and Iron Man, as well as the Kids Health and Safety Expo, presented by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. It’s also a Waddle In Wednesday at the ballpark, and fans will be able to enjoy $5 off Ducks Webbed Foot Pillows ($20, normally $25 at the Waddle In Shop throughout the ballgame. Right-hander Stephen Woods Jr. (6-2, 4.02) takes the mound for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Jesse Estrada (0-1, 3.66).
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)
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season in 2023, 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. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit AtlanticLeague.com.
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