Lancaster 10, York 6
Ariel Sandoval and Andrew Semo combined to go 8-for 9 on Thursday evening to guide the Lancaster Stormers to a 10-6 win over the York Revolution in the finale of a three-game series at WellSpan Park.
With the win, the Stormers will go into Friday night’s home opener with a 3-3 record.
Sandoval knocked out four singles, including a bunt, scored two and drove home a run. Semo did even better. The catcher, in just his second pro game in the US, was 4-for-4 with a double, triple, stolen base, long sacrifice fly and four RBI.
York grabbed an early 4-0 lead off Lancaster starter Noah Skirrow, but, in a series marked by comebacks, the Stormers rallied in the top of the fifth. Sandoval skipped a two-hopper off the left field wall for his second single and moved up when Jairus Richards was unable to play the carom cleanly. Semo followed with his triple to center to get Lancaster on the board. Nick Ward doubled to deep right to cut the lead to 4-2, and, one out later, Mason Martin slammed a two-run homer over the tents in right field to knot the game.
Each club scored a run in the sixth before the Stormers pulled ahead for good in the top of the seventh. With one out and Martin at first, third baseman Osvaldo Tovalin fielded a Joseph Carpenter grounder and sailed the throw to first for his third error of the night. The blunder proved costly. Sandoval stroked his fourth single of the game, a smash off Tovalin’s glove, for a 6-5 lead. Semo doubled to left to drive home a pair, and Ward followed with a double to left center, as the Stormers went ahead, 10-5.
Michael McAvene pitched two scoreless innings to hold the lead, but the right-hander faltered in the ninth, yielding two hits and two walks as the Revs narrowed the gap. Phil Diehl took over and got Richards to line into an unassisted double play to shortstop Yeison Coca. William Simoneit popped to third to tie the game.
Jackson Rees (1-0) earned the win for Lancaster while lefty Zach Veen (0-1) took the loss for the Revs. Diehl earned his second save.
The Stormers host Gastonia on Friday with Matt Swarmer (0-1) on the hill for Lancaster against Ghost Peppers lefty Nick Wells (0-0). Fans may tune into FloBaseball beginning at 6:45.
NOTES: Martin has hit 31 homers in 72 games in a Lancaster jersey…He has at least one RBI in all six games played this season…Both clubs had 38 hits in the series…Sandoval went 8-for-13 in the three-game set…Frankie Tostado had a rare two-run sac fly in the bottom of the third on a deep fly to center that was run down by Sandoval, who then lost his footing…Lancaster kept York from stealing a base for the second straight night.
Staten Island 10, Long Island 5
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 1, 2025) – The Long Island Ducks were defeated by the Staten Island FerryHawks 10-5 on Thursday night in the final game of a three-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Ducks offense was led by Chris Roller, who began the game with a solo home run to left field, his first with the Ducks. He finished the game with two hits, an RBI, two runs and a walk. Troy Viola also picked up two hits for the Flock, including an RBI single to left in the seventh.
Staten Island was led at the plate by Pablo Sandoval, who hit a pair of home runs and drove in five runs. Mark Contreras added two hits, three RBIs and three runs for the FerryHawks.
Staten Island starter Adalberto Mejia did not factor into the decision but pitched four innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out six. Brennan Oxford (2-0) picked up the win with two scoreless innings, conceding two hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Ducks starter Justin Alintoff (0-1) took the loss, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk in four innings with one strikeout.
The Ducks take their first road trip of the season on Friday when they begin a three-game series against the York Revolution. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at WellSpan Park. Fans can follow all the action live on FloBaseball. Sign up today by CLICKING HERE. Right-hander John Gant (0-1, 4.50) gets the start for the Ducks against Revolution righty Foster Pace (1-0, 3.60).
Long Island return home on Friday, May 9, to open a three-game set against the Lancaster Stormers. 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). It’s a Tap Room Friday, and Ducks staff members will be handing out coupons with a special offer to save $15 when spending $50 or more (dine-in) and one (1) free appetizer when spending $30 or more (delivery/pick-up) from The Tap Room to fans as they exit the ballpark. Tickets to the game and all Ducks games are now available and can be purchased by visiting the ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-TIXX or CLICKING HERE.
The Long Island Ducks are entering their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).’
Southern Maryland 3, Charleston 1
Waldorf, MD – Solid pitching and timely hitting helped the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs secure a 3-1 victory over the Charleston Dirty Birds on Thursday afternoon at Regency Furniture Stadium.
Southern Maryland struck early, plating a run in the first inning and never relinquishing the lead. Veteran outfielder Alejandro De Aza delivered the big blow with a two-run single in the fifth, extending the Blue Crabs’ lead to 2-0. De Aza finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a sacrifice fly. Patrick Howard added an RBI single in the seventh for insurance.
Starter Shawn Semple (1-0) was sharp for the Blue Crabs, allowing just two hits and no runs over six innings while striking out six. The bullpen held firm, with James Sherfy picking up his first save of the season.
Charleston’s lone run came in the seventh via a sacrifice fly from Travis Demeritte, scoring James Nelson, who had doubled and stolen third. The Dirty Birds managed only four hits on the day, with Nelson collecting two of them.
Kyle McGowin (0-2) took the loss for Charleston, giving up two runs over five innings.
With the win, Southern Maryland improved their early-season form, while Charleston looks to bounce back after a quiet day at the plate.
Lexington 13, Hagerstown 6
The Lexington Legends exploded for 18 hits and four home runs in a dominant 13–6 win over the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars on Thursday afternoon at Legends Field.
Lexington’s lineup was relentless, scoring in six of their eight offensive innings. Curtis Terry led the way with a 3-for-5 performance, including two doubles and a homer—his first of the season. Kole Cottam crushed a triple and a home run, driving in three, while Colin Burgess added his first home run in his professional career, and five RBIs.
Brady Whalen also stayed hot, going 3-for-5 with his league-leading fourth home run. The Legends hit four long balls on the day and tallied nine extra-base hits overall.
On the mound, Nic Laio (2–0) earned the win despite a shaky start, giving up six earned runs over 5.2 innings. The bullpen trio of Lynch, Haab, and Ross combined for 3.1 shutout innings to slam the door on Hagerstown and seal the game and the series.
Hagerstown managed nine hits, including homers from Welington Dotel and Joe Campagna in the second inning, but couldn’t keep up with Lexington’s offensive barrage. With the win, the Legends take the series and improve to 5–1 on the season.
The Legends head to High Point, North Carolina to take on the High Point Rockers, then over to Charleston against the Dirty Birds. They will return home on Friday, May 9th to host the Staten Island FerryHawks on First Responders Day. All first responders will receive up to four complimentary tickets thanks to Hicks & Funfsinn on May 9th by presenting their credentials at the Legends Ticket Office. The FerryHawks will still be in town the next night, May 10th, for Hit the Books Bookmark Redemption Night thanks to iHOP, followed by postgame fireworks. May 11th is Mothers Day at Legends Field, fans can call the Legends Group Sales Department at 859-422-7869 to book a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the Lexington Lounge.