BLUE CRABS TAKE A PAIR OF GAMES FROM DUCKS

(Photo courtesy of Jim McKenzie)

(Waldorf, Md., June 13, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks have been defeated by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2-1 in seven innings on Saturday evening within the resumption of Friday’s (6/12) suspended sport and 9-8 in seven frames within the often scheduled contest as the 2 ballclubs performed video games 4 and 5 of a six-game sequence at Regency Furniture Stadium.

In the suspended sport, the Blue Crabs took a 1-0 lead within the backside half of the fourth inning when Danny Bautista Jr. scored from third on a wild pitch thrown by Ducks beginning pitcher Tanner Jacobson. The residence crew added an insurance coverage run within the sixth for a 2-0 cushion on Ethan Wilson’s RBI single. Long Island reduce the deficit to 2-1 within the seventh on Marcus Chiu’s run-scoring base knock however would get no nearer as Southern Maryland held on for the one-run victory.

Blue Crabs starter Kyle Virbitsky registered a no-decision after retiring all six batters he confronted throughout two innings of labor, putting out 4. Isaac Fix (1-0) picked up the win in aid, tossing 4 scoreless and hitless innings, strolling two and putting out three. Jacobson (0-2) suffered the loss, permitting one run on three hits in three innings on the mound to go together with a stroll and a strikeout.

Ronaldo Hernandez and Chiu every had successful apiece, whereas Anthony Garcia walked twice in three plate appearances.

In the often scheduled sport, Southern Maryland jumped forward 1-0 within the first as Jackson Loftin homered to left centerfield on the primary pitch thrown by Long Island starter Ryan Langford. The Flock scored twice within the third for a 2-1 benefit on Garcia’s two-run base knock off Blue Crabs starter Connor Overton. The guests scored 5 instances within the fourth to go up 7-1, highlighted by a two-run single from Chris Roller and an RBI base hit by Gavin Collins.

The Blue Crabs plated three runs within the residence half of the fourth slicing the deficit to 7-4 on a Phillip Sikes three-run residence run to middle. The Flock added an insurance coverage run within the seventh to go forward 8-4 on Roller’s run-scoring two-base hit. Southern Maryland scored 5 instances of their last flip on the plate one-half inning later by the use of RBI base hits from Loftin, Brody Fahr, Viandel Pena and Alejandro De Aza together with an RBI double by Sikes, with De Aza’s base knock finishing the comeback because the Blue Crabs registered their second victory of their last flip on the plate within the sequence.

Neither starter factored into the choice. Langford gave up 4 runs on two hits in three innings pitched, strolling two and putting out 4. Overton surrendered seven runs on eight hits throughout 4 innings of labor, strolling 4 whereas putting out 5. Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (1-0) picked up the victory in aid after giving up one run on two hits in two innings pitched to go together with a pair of strikeouts. Bryan Shaw (1-1) suffered the loss, giving up three runs on 5 hits in one-third of an inning, strolling and putting out one.

Roller had two hits, three RBIs a run scored, a stroll and a stolen base. Jorge Bonifacio tallied two hits a run scored and a stroll, whereas Garcia had successful and two RBIs to increase his on-base streak to a team-high 24 consecutive video games general.

The Ducks and Blue Crabs wrap up their six-game sequence on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans can comply with all of the motion for each video games reside on Dugout TV, powered by HomeTeam Network. Subscribe at present by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Nolan Clenney (3-3, 4.59) toes the rubber for the Ducks towards Blue Crabs righty Ian Kahaloa (4-1, 4.53).

Long Island returns residence on Tuesday, June 16, to start a six-game sequence with the Lancaster Stormers. Game time is slated for six:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 p.m. (5:20 p.m. for full season ticket holders). It might be a Pat’s Marketplace Tuesday and a Triple Play Tuesday on the ballpark. Tickets to the sport and all Ducks video games at the moment are out there and may be bought by visiting the ballpark field workplace, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.  

The Long Island Ducks are coming into their twenty sixth season of play within the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their residence video games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time chief in wins and attendance in Atlantic League historical past, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in complete attendance for 5 consecutive seasons, and have offered out a report 724 video games all-time. For additional info, go to LIDucks.com or name 631-940-DUCK (3825).

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a participant gateway to the most important leagues, and a frontrunner in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year historical past, the ALPB has despatched over 1,450 gamers to MLB organizations whereas drawing practically 50 million followers to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the motion on DugoutTV.org.

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