Articles by Brian Bohl

Leek Still The Ducks Ace

By Brian Bohl on May 31, 2010

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.— Randy Leek said he is confident that he can get batters out at any level. The Ducks’ ace has a track record to support that faith, logging a career 86-63 record in 11 seasons since entering the professional ranks as a Detroit Tigers 18th round draft pick in [...]

A Bad Inning Means A Ducks Loss

By Brian Bohl on May 30, 2010

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.— The Ducks have been limited to five relievers at times in the bullpen, putting the pressure on the starting rotation to go deep into games.
Conventional wisdom would suggest a patient approach for Southern Maryland to drive up the pitch count and face overworked relievers. But Southern Maryland employed an aggressive strategy against [...]

Ducks Restock With Cates

By Brian Bohl on July 29, 2009

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— The Ducks endured losing its staff ace when Ken Ray’s hot started landed him a minor league contract with Cleveland’s organization in May.
While the Ducks didn’t win the first half division crown, quality pitching propelled the club to a first-place start in the second half. But the Ducks will need to demonstrate [...]

Ducks Can’t Survive the Fish

By Brian Bohl on July 26, 2009

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Timely hits marked a potent offense as the Ducks surged to the Liberty Division’s top spot to start the second half.
But starting pitcher Randy Leek was the victim of the Ducks first offensive cold spell since the season’s midway point. Leek limited Bridgeport to just one earned run in striking out a [...]

Ducks Continue Undefeated Second Half

By Brian Bohl on July 13, 2009

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Gary Carter’s usual in-game commute entails walking from dugout to home plate before the game and to and from the third base coach’s box.
Carter extended his trip yesterday for two prolonged arguments after the three-man umpiring crew overturned two controversial calls. One call went for the home team and the other helped [...]

Ducks Knocked Out of Race

By Brian Bohl on July 5, 2009

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- A second-half surge will be the Ducks only opportunity to make a return postseason trip.
Bridgeport’s Corey Lee dominated the Ducks, allowing just three hits in seven scoreless innings as the Ducks dropped a 7-0 decision in front of the largest crowd in Citibank Park history. Southern Maryland posted a win Saturday afternoon [...]

Hernandez Leads Ducks In Extras

By Brian Bohl on July 3, 2009

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Come the end of the season, Johnny Hernandez’s 11th inning RBI single that lead to a 4-3 win over Bridgeport Thursday night might be a footnote or a key victory that can determine a wild card berth.
In the meantime, the Ducks will settle for a win after trailing 3-0 in the eighth. [...]

Benitez Blows All-Star Game as Liberty Wins, 7-5

By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009

NEWARK, NJ- Armando Benitez blew a comfortable lead during a showcase game.
Sound familiar? Benitez wasn’t even wearing a Mets uniform this time. Instead, the Newark Bears closer failed to hold a two-run ninth inning lead in the Atlantic League’s All-Star game Tuesday night, giving up four runs on five hits as the Liberty Division stormed [...]

2009 All-Star Game – Gallery 1

By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009

Ozzie Still Enjoys the Game

By Brian Bohl on June 24, 2009

NEWARK, NJ- Ozzie Smith’s cleats barely left the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium grass as he jogged out to shortstop.
No backflips accompanied Smith as he took his position during the Atlantic League’s All-Star pregame celebrity exhibition softball game. The 54-year-old said his crowd-pleasing acrobatic ways are a thing of his playing days.
“I play too much [...]

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