Brian Bohl
Articles by Brian Bohl
Ray of Light as Ducks Take Sharks
By Brian Bohl on May 17, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Ken Ray commenced his professional career as a starter before moving into the bullpen. But while many pitchers switch between the two roles at some point, Ray is making the transition for the third time. The Ducks right-hander made only relief appearances from 2006-07. But Ray continued to find a comfort level [...]
Leek Leads Ducks to Fifth Straight
By Brian Bohl on May 8, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Not a single day has passed with the first-place Ducks claiming a losing record. For manager Gary Carter, only slow starts for Lew Ford and Randy Leek had tempered the early-season enthusiasm. Leek lost his first two starts, allowing nine earned runs in 11 innings while Ford entered Thursday’s contest against [...]
Another Year on Long Island for Navrette
By Brian Bohl on May 8, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Ground ball after ground ball is thwacked towards third base. The practice session balls are hit hard but still fail to simulate the velocity that accompany screaming line drives that fly like bullets down the line. Despite coming off his best two offensive seasons, Ray Navarrete was asked to learn a new [...]
Pats at Ducks 5/2/09
By Brian Bohl on May 3, 2009
Ducks Lineup Centers Around Wilson
By Brian Bohl on April 25, 2009
Former major leaguer Preston Wilson is the Ducks most accomplished hitter, making him a big part of manager Gary Carter’s lineup. Thoughts of acquiring Wilson might have germinated two decades ago. As a member of the Mets, Carter put together a very preliminary mental scouting report on Wilson, though the competition level at the time [...]
A Win For Carter and the Ducks
By Brian Bohl on April 24, 2009
Ducks manager Gary Carter’s Hall of Fame career came on baseball diamonds. But a meeting on a golf course helped dictate his latest career path. Before the Ducks posted a 7-4 Opening Day win over Southern Maryland to make Carter’s debut a successful one, the former Mets and Expos great said an October discussion with [...]
A New Duck Team Takes The Field Behind the Kid
By Brian Bohl on April 23, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Gary Carter already owns a championship ring and the honor of being one of just 16 Hall of Fame catchers. The former great Mets backstop will look to add another line to an impressive baseball resume and once again be part of a contending New York team when he makes his Long [...]
The Admiral Starts Tonight For The Flock
By Brian Bohl on April 23, 2009
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Clubs will usually try to ease the transition for call-ups getting their first big league experience. Brad Halsey’s acclimation process lasted exactly one start. As a 23-year-old Yankee prospect in 2004, Halsey limited the Dodgers to just two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings, earning the win in his major [...]
Carter Looks Forward to Bringing A Championship to Long Island
By Brian Bohl on November 11, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Gary Carter fortified his Cooperstown credentials with the Mets two decades ago. Now, the Hall of Fame catcher is returning to New York to bolster his image and his résumé for the next phase in his career, officially becoming the fourth manager in Ducks history Monday afternoon. “I’m very proud to [...]
Ducks Drop Game 1, 5-1
By Brian Bohl on September 24, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Four years ago to the day, Lance Davis pitched the best game in his Ducks career, going 7 2/3 innings as the Flock won a one-run game to advance to the championship round en route to the organization’s only Atlantic League title. Davis—the only Duck remaining from the 2004 squad—couldn’t find [...]
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 [...]
