Ducks Rally Top Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on July 10, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The Long Island Ducks evened their series with Newark on Wednesday, defeating the Bears 9-8 before a sellout crowd of 6,014 at Citibank Park.
The Ducks rallied from a two-run deficit with three in the ninth to take the second game of the three-game set. Ray Navarrete’s infield hit with the bases loaded brought in the winning run when catcher John Pachot could not get a handle on the ball as it rolled along the grass. Earlier in the frame, Edgardo Alfonzo had come through with a game-tying single, capping a 2-for-3 night in his first game back with the Flock. Alfonzo scored four runs and drew two walks in the contest as well. Navarrete went 3-for-6 at the plate with four RBI. Jamie Pogue had a stellar game at the plate, going 5-for-5 while driving in two. Meanwhile, the Bears got home runs from Ramon Castro, who drove in three runs, and Joe Herrera, along with a two-RBI performance by Gerard Haran.
Alay Soler pitched six innings for Long Island, allowing six runs – three earned – on six hits. Counterpart Benito Baez worked seven frames, giving up four runs – three earned – on nine hits. Joe Valentine (4-2) got the win in relief, and former Duck Steve Kent (3-4) took the loss, allowing the three ninth inning runs. Ryan Knippschild contributed with two scoreless innings for Long Island.
The Ducks conclude their series against Newark on Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. contest. The Citibank Park gates open at 6:05 p.m., and the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive black home replica baseball caps, courtesy of Adecco. Fans unable to attend the game can tune into all the action live via streaming webcast at www.liducks.com, with Mike Solano calling the play-by-play. Tickets to the game and all upcoming Ducks home games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page.
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park and are in their ninth season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. For further information, visit www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-3825.
Readers Comments
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks »
Sharks Sweep Series against Bluefish
June 7, 2010
The Camden Riversharks swept the Bridgeport series this afternoon with a 10-4 victory. Steve Hammond (2-4) took the win, while Kevin Mannix was charged with the loss. With the win, the Sharks are on a three game winning streak and remain second in the division, only a half a game behind Long Island. Camden started [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks »
Barnstormers Walk Past Ducks
June 6, 2010
Ryan Mulhern’s bat and Lloyd Turner’s eye carried the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks, 5-4, Saturday evening in front of 6,562 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Down, 4-3, entering the bottom of the ninth, the Barnstormers got a leadoff single from Aaron Herr, playing despite a twisted ankle. Toshihisa Nishi ran for [...]
Newark Bears »
SEGUIGNOL SIGNED
June 7, 2010
(Newark, N.J., Jun. 7, 2010) – Newark Bears officials announced that the Orix Buffaloes in Japan officially signed IF Fernando Seguignol. He becomes the first Atlantic League player to go directly to Japan’s major league. He is also the third Bear this season to be signed to an affiliated or professional team joining J.R. House [...]
Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots »
Bears Shut Out Pats, 4-0
June 7, 2010
Bridgewater, NJ – The Newark Bears shut out the Somerset Patriots 4-0 before 5,484 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Bears scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning. Second baseman Shawn Williams singled, shortstop Paddy Matera singled, and center fielder James Cooper followed with an RBI single to score [...]
