Rain stops game in fourth inning; Game will be continued on September 28
(Charleston, W.Va., June 3, 2021) – Thursday’s (June 3) series finale between the Long Island Ducks and West Virginia Power at Appalachian Power Park has been suspended due to unplayable field conditions.
The two sides had played three innings, and the Ducks had two men on with one out in the fourth before the skies opened up. The game will be continued on Tuesday, September 28, prior to the originally scheduled game between the two teams. Due to the suspended game being continued, the originally scheduled game will now be seven innings.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can follow all the action on the Long Island Ducks Broadcast Network. Live streaming video and audio will be available via BoxCast on LIDucks.com as well as the Ducks official Facebook and YouTube accounts. Left-hander Chris Reed (1-0, 3.00) gets the start for the Ducks against Blue Crabs righty Daryl Thompson (1-0, 1.50).
Long Island returns home on Tuesday, June 8, to begin a three-game series against the High Point Rockers. 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 the first Triple Play Tuesday of the season! If the Ducks turn a triple play in the game, one lucky fan will win $25,000. Simply sign up prior to first pitch at the Ticket Kiosk on the main concourse to be eligible. Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home games, are available by calling (631) 940-TIXX or by CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call (631) 940-DUCK (3825).
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