FAN FEST FUN HIGHLIGHTED BY DUCKS EXHIBITION VICTORY

(Central Islip, N.Y., April 18, 2026) – The Long Island Ducks hosted their annual Fan Fest at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Saturday afternoon. Fans loved free admission and a bunch of enjoyable actions whereas getting to look at the Ducks face the California Dogecoin in a spring coaching sport.

Those in attendance have been launched to the 2026 Ducks roster previous to the sport alongside the primary bottom line. Additionally, followers have been in a position to get pleasure from quite a few pregame actions, together with a crew autograph session within the Picnic Area. Ducks opening evening beginning pitcher met followers and signed autographs for 90 minutes throughout the session. Children additionally had the chance to bounce round on inflatables within the Ducks Fun Zone, play video video games from Party Mags and luxuriate in face portray by Dina’s Dynamics.

The Ducks hosted their annual Media Day as properly, with native media members getting the chance to listen to from Ducks entrance workplace workers, gamers and coaches previous to the beginning of the season. In attendance for the crew’s press convention have been Team President/CBO Michael Pfaff, General Manager Sean Smith, Field Manager Lew Ford and Bauer.

Long Island defeated the California Dogecoin 13-2 in Long Island’s ultimate spring coaching sport of the 12 months. A 3-run residence run to left area by Juan Yepez and an RBI single up the center by Aaron Takacs gave the Ducks an early 4-0 lead within the first inning. Wilmer Difo added a solo homer to proper within the third, and Yepez lifted an extended sac fly to heart within the fifth, bumping the lead as much as six.

The Dogecoin acquired on the scoreboard within the sixth, courtesy of Jim Kennedy’s RBI double and a run-scoring wild pitch. However, Long Island answered with a three-spot within the backside of the inning on Austin Dennis’ two-run single and Henry Kusiak’s RBI double, making it 9-2 Ducks. Marcus Chiu uncorked a two-run homer to left one inning later for the Flock.

Ducks starter Nolan Clenney tossed three scoreless innings on the mound. He allowed only one infield single and one stroll whereas placing out six batters. Kristian Scott, Buddy Reed and Ramon Santos completed the sport with a scoreless inning of reduction apiece.

The Ducks open the 2026 common season, offered by Catholic Health, on Tuesday, April 21, in opposition to the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. First pitch is scheduled for six:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,500 followers in attendance will obtain Ducks Replica Road Jerseys, courtesy of P.C. Richard and Son. Fans are inspired to be of their seats by 6:15 p.m. to get pleasure from pregame crew introductions.

Tickets to the sport and all Ducks video games are actually out there and might be bought by visiting the ballpark field workplace, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE. Those unable to make the sport can observe all of the motion reside on DwellingTeam Network. Subscribe at the moment by CLICKING HERE.

The Long Island Ducks are getting 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 721 video games all-time. For additional info, go to LIDucks.com or name 631-940-DUCK (3825).

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