Bridgeport, Conn., Sept. 18, 2008) - The Long Island Ducks secured their fifth consecutive playoff season with a 7-6 victory on Thursday over the Bridgeport Bluefish at Harbor Yard.Ray Navarrete delivered a two-out RBI single in the tenth inning, plating Juan Francia with the division-winning run. The base hit capped a game-long rally by the Ducks, who fell behind 5-1 after two innings. Kevin Haverbusch delivered a three-run homer to left in the fifth to cut the deficit to one, and the game remained within reach through the ninth. Trailing by a run and down to their final three outs, Carl Everett walked and advanced to third on a hit-and-run by Edgardo Alfonzo. Melvin Falu grounded into a double play, but Everett scored to prolong the game and set up Navarrete's heroics an inning later.The Ducks bullpen combined to allow just one run and five hits over the final eight and one-third innings of the game. Julio Manon (1-0) picked up the win, striking out five in two innings of relief. Charlie Weatherby worked a perfect tenth and struck out two to earn his ninth save and send Long Island to the postseason. Eddy Ramos (1-6) blew the save for Bridgeport, and took the loss in two innings of work.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday, with a 7:05 p.m. against Bridgeport. Fans can tune into the game at WNYG 1440 AM, WLIR 107.1 FM, or via streaming webcast at http://www.liducks.com/, with Mike Solano calling the action.
Tickets to Ducks playoff games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto http://www.liducks.com/ and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page. The Ducks will host Game One of the Liberty Division Playoffs on Tuesday, September 23, at Citibank Park, with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Should the Ducks advance to the Atlantic League Championship Series, they would host games One and Two at Citibank Park on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, with both games beginning at 7:05 p.m.
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 http://www.liducks.com/, or call (631) 940-3825.
The Ducks continue their road trip on Friday, with a 7:05 p.m. against Bridgeport. Fans can tune into the game at WNYG 1440 AM, WLIR 107.1 FM, or via streaming webcast at http://www.liducks.com/, with Mike Solano calling the action.
Tickets to Ducks playoff games are available at the Citibank Park Box Office, by calling (631) 940-TIXX, or by logging onto http://www.liducks.com/ and clicking on the tickets icon at the top of the page. The Ducks will host Game One of the Liberty Division Playoffs on Tuesday, September 23, at Citibank Park, with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Should the Ducks advance to the Atlantic League Championship Series, they would host games One and Two at Citibank Park on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, with both games beginning at 7:05 p.m.
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 http://www.liducks.com/, or call (631) 940-3825.
