LONG ISLAND DUCKS: No Revolution For You! Ducks Win Measure of Revenge Versus York in Rematch of 2011 Finals.
Ducks Sweep Thursday Double-Header, and the Series.
Any early season concerns the Ducks might have trouble replicating last season's offensive output, are steadily being put to rest. For the third time against their last two opponents, the Ducks topped double-digit scoring, and in doing so, secured their sixth consecutive win by sweeping their first two opponents at home.
York was just the latest. There would be no revolution out of them this time, only heavy losses. After getting rained out on Wednesday, the teams played a twin bill in Bethpage Ballpark on Thursday to conclude the three game rematch of last season's league finals. The Ducks defeated the back-to-back champs in back-to-back games to compete a three game sweep and gain a measure of revenge against the Revs.
Game One Final:
Revs 2
Ducks 4
In Game One of the twin bill, starting pitcher Bob Zimmermann gained his second win in three starts. He limited the Revs to single runs in the fourth inning and the sixth before being relieved. Over six innings, Bob allowed five hits, only one earned run, walked two, and struck out five York batters. Jon Meloan pitched a scoreless seventh inning to finish the shortened double-header style seven inning game.
The Ducks jumped on York's starting pitcher, Chris Cody, early. In the bottom of the first, Ryan Garko continued to sizzle with a home run, plating Brandon Sing for a 2-0 lead. Long Island added another run in the second on Dan Lyon's RBI single. They added their fourth and final run of the game in the fourth when Lew Ford scored on a passed ball.
Game Two Final:
Revs 9
Ducks 16
Both club's pitching had troubles taming each other In Game Two. For the Ducks, Jason Monti was asked to make a spot start. In three and a third innings, he allowed five earned runs on six hits. He gave way to four more Long Island hurlers, who combined to pitch another win over the Revolution. In his second appearance this season, Wynn Pelzer faced four batters to pick up the victory.
Through the first three innings, the Ducks jumped out to 2-0, 5-0, then a 9-3 lead over York. Ryan Garko and Lew Ford both drove in runs in the first. With the bases loaded, an E-3 opened the door for three more Duck runs in the bottom of the second. In the third, the renaissance man, Lew Ford, jacked a lead off home run. An RBI double by Wilberto Ortiz, an RBI single by Dan Lyons, and a sac-fly RBI by Kraig Binick gave Long Island a 9-3 lead.
The major fireworks came in the fifth inning. After RBI singles by Kraig Binick and Bryant Nelson, Brandon Sing crushed his league leading fifth home run of the season bringing the Ducks to thirteen runs. And they would score three more unearned runs in the inning on singles by Wilberto Ortiz and Dan Lyons before they were through.
That's six in a row for the 9-4 Ducks, who find themselves a mere half-game behind the Bridgeport Bluefish for the Liberty Division lead.
And now, it's time to - Go West Young Men! There's Skeeters to be played in Texas. Soon after quieting the Revolution, the Ducks hit the road and will arrive in Sugar Land, where they will play the Sugar Land Skeeters; the Atlantic League's newest expansion team. The Skeets have been a big hit with their fans so far, but on the field, and specifically on the road, the Skeeters have had more troubles than an armadillo crossing Interstate-Ten. Sugar Land is 1-9 in their last ten games, and hope playing in front of their big home crowds gets them moseying in the right direction again.
Should be a good time in Texas.
Mike.BTB
Game One Final:
Revs 2
Ducks 4
In Game One of the twin bill, starting pitcher Bob Zimmermann gained his second win in three starts. He limited the Revs to single runs in the fourth inning and the sixth before being relieved. Over six innings, Bob allowed five hits, only one earned run, walked two, and struck out five York batters. Jon Meloan pitched a scoreless seventh inning to finish the shortened double-header style seven inning game.
The Ducks jumped on York's starting pitcher, Chris Cody, early. In the bottom of the first, Ryan Garko continued to sizzle with a home run, plating Brandon Sing for a 2-0 lead. Long Island added another run in the second on Dan Lyon's RBI single. They added their fourth and final run of the game in the fourth when Lew Ford scored on a passed ball.
Game Two Final:
Revs 9
Ducks 16
Both club's pitching had troubles taming each other In Game Two. For the Ducks, Jason Monti was asked to make a spot start. In three and a third innings, he allowed five earned runs on six hits. He gave way to four more Long Island hurlers, who combined to pitch another win over the Revolution. In his second appearance this season, Wynn Pelzer faced four batters to pick up the victory.
Through the first three innings, the Ducks jumped out to 2-0, 5-0, then a 9-3 lead over York. Ryan Garko and Lew Ford both drove in runs in the first. With the bases loaded, an E-3 opened the door for three more Duck runs in the bottom of the second. In the third, the renaissance man, Lew Ford, jacked a lead off home run. An RBI double by Wilberto Ortiz, an RBI single by Dan Lyons, and a sac-fly RBI by Kraig Binick gave Long Island a 9-3 lead.
The major fireworks came in the fifth inning. After RBI singles by Kraig Binick and Bryant Nelson, Brandon Sing crushed his league leading fifth home run of the season bringing the Ducks to thirteen runs. And they would score three more unearned runs in the inning on singles by Wilberto Ortiz and Dan Lyons before they were through.
That's six in a row for the 9-4 Ducks, who find themselves a mere half-game behind the Bridgeport Bluefish for the Liberty Division lead.
And now, it's time to - Go West Young Men! There's Skeeters to be played in Texas. Soon after quieting the Revolution, the Ducks hit the road and will arrive in Sugar Land, where they will play the Sugar Land Skeeters; the Atlantic League's newest expansion team. The Skeets have been a big hit with their fans so far, but on the field, and specifically on the road, the Skeeters have had more troubles than an armadillo crossing Interstate-Ten. Sugar Land is 1-9 in their last ten games, and hope playing in front of their big home crowds gets them moseying in the right direction again.Should be a good time in Texas.
TONIGHT
LONG ISLAND DUCKS
vs.
Sugar Land Skeeters
From
CONSTELLATION FIELD
in Big Texas
Mike.BTB
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