Long Island 13, High Point 2

(Central Islip, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2023) – The Long Island Ducks defeated the High Point Rockers 13-2 on Sunday afternoon in the final game of the 2023 regular season at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.

The Ducks struck for two runs in the opening inning against Rockers starter Joe Johnson on a bases loaded walk by Sam Travis and an RBI groundout by Hector Sanchez. Ruben Tejada’s RBI single to left field in the second made it a 3-0 game. Three more runs came home for the Flock in the third on Travis’ solo home run to left and Boog Powell’s two-run single to right.

Zander Wiel got High Point on the scoreboard in the fourth with a two-run home run to left-center field off Ducks starter Augie Voight. However, a five-run sixth inning for the Ducks stretched the lead to 11-2. Tejada’s solo homer to left-center, Jonathan Guzman’s pinch hit RBI single to center and Joe DeCarlo’s three-run homer to left-center did the damage. An RBI single to center for Hector Sanchez and a sac fly to right off the bat of DeCarlo in the seventh rounded out the scoring.

Voight (1-1) earned the win, tossing six innings of two-run ball, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out six. Johnson (0-1) suffered the loss, surrendering six runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks over three innings with one strikeout.

Every Duck reached base safely in the game, with 10 earning at least one hit. Tejada led the Flock with three hits, two RBIs, two runs and a walk. Powell added three hits, two RBIs and a run, while Alejandro De Aza totaled three hits and three runs. DeCarlo finished with a hit, a walk, four RBIs and two runs.

The Ducks begin the 2023 Atlantic League playoffs on Tuesday night when they face the Lancaster Barnstormers in Game One of the best-of-five North Division Championship Series. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Fans can follow the action live on Flo Baseball by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander Robert Stock (9-4, 4.40) gets the start for the Ducks against Barnstormers righty Brent Teller (11-6, 5.69).

Following Games One and Two in Lancaster, the Ducks will return home for Game Three of the North Division Championship Series on Friday, September 22. Game time is slated for 6:35 p.m., with the Fairfield Properties Ballpark gates opening at 5:35 (5:20 for full season ticket holders). The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive Summer Days and Double Plays T-Shirts, courtesy of Discover Long Island. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:10 to enjoy pregame team introductions Tickets to the game, and all Ducks home playoff games, are available by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.

Gastonia 10, Lexington 5

Gastonia closed out the regular season with a 10-5 win over Lexington on Sunday at Caromont Health Park. The Honey Hunters hit four homers and finished the season with an Atlantic League record 220 home runs. Lexington held the previous record at 205.

Zac Westcott (W, 1-2) went four innings in relief and allowed just one run with four strikeouts. Aaron Ochsenbein (L, 10-7) yielded eight hits in five innings with six strikeouts.

Southern Maryland 7, Charleston 6

Southern Maryland rallied from a 6-4 deficit to close the season with a 7-6 win at Charleston. Isaias Quiroz singled home a pair of runs in the seventh and Ian Yetsko walked with the bases loaded in the eighth for the go-ahead run. Luke Westphal (W, 3-1) earned the win in relief, striking out three in two innings. Josh Martin (L, 3-1) took the loss.

Staten Island at Lancaster rained out

The game scheduled between the Lancaster Barnstormers and Staten Island FerryHawks was cancelled due to rain and field conditions at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

It will not be made up.

Lancaster heads into the North Division Series against the Long Island Ducks.  Game One will be played at Clipper Magazine Stadium Tuesday evening at 6:30. Tickets remain available.

Long Island will send right-hander Robert Stock (9-4) to the mound for the opener while the Barnstormers will counter with right-hander Brent Teller (11-6).

Fans may follow all the action on FloBaseball, starting at 6:25.

Spire City at York rained out

(September 17, 2023, York, Pa.) — This afternoon’s York Revolution game against the Spire City Ghost Hounds has been canceled due to inclement weather and a concern for player safety. Since the Atlantic League’s post-season has already been determined, the game will not be rescheduled.

Fans holding tickets for today’s game may exchange them for a ticket voucher good for any home game of the Revolution’s 2024 season. Those who arrived at WellSpan Park today will be handed vouchers before they depart. Fans who did not go to the ballpark this afternoon will have until Friday, September 29, to exchange their tickets – electronic or paper – for a 2024 voucher

Exchanges may be made in person at the Shipley Energy Ticket Office at WellSpan Park or by calling the ticket office at (717) 801-HITS. The ticket office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.