Hector Sanchez of the Long Island Ducks receives congratulations while circling the bases

Ducks Take Series Behind Pitching Gem, Pair of Homers

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks defeated the Somerset Patriots 5-3 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game series at Bethpage Ballpark. Hector Sanchez gave the Ducks a 2-0 lead in the second inning with a two-run home run to right-center field off Patriots starter and former Duck Ryan Kussmaul. Ray Fuentes followed with a two-run blast to right-center off his own in the fourth, doubling the lead to fou... Full Story