(Bridgewater, N.J., Sept. 18, 2012) – Tuesday’s (September 18) game between the Long Island Ducks and Somerset Patriots has been cancelled due to tonight’s severe weather forecast.

Tuesday’s (9/18) game will not be made up at a later date. The Ducks and Patriots will now kick off their series on Wednesday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. from TD Bank Ballpark. Fans can follow all the action live online at LIDucks.com by clicking the Listen Live icon on the homepage. Streaming audio will be provided by iBN, the Internet Broadcast Network. Right-hander Bobby Blevins gets the start for the Ducks against Patriots southpaw Roy Merritt.

Long Island returns home for the playoffs on Friday, September 28 when they play Game Three of the best-of-five Liberty Division Championship Series. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m., with the Bethpage Ballpark gates opening at 6:05. Following the game, all fans in attendance will be treated to a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza. Tickets for the game and all Ducks home playoff games are available by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling 631-940-TIXX or visiting www.liducks.com.

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.

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