Central Islip, NY — The Lexington Legends picked up a gritty 6–5 win over the Long Island Ducks on Friday night in game four of the six-game series.
Lexington struck first and built an early rhythm, scoring in three consecutive innings to take a 3–0 lead. Jackson Feltner delivered a key swing in the fourth inning with a solo home run, his second of the season, helping extend the advantage.
After Long Island battled back to even the score, the Legends answered immediately in the sixth. Mikey Kane came through with the biggest hit of the night, driving a two-run double as part of a 3-for-4 performance with three RBIs to give Lexington the lead for good.
Connor Wilford made the start for the Legends, going five innings while allowing three runs and striking out six. The Ducks chipped away late, pulling within one in the seventh, but Lexington’s bullpen held firm down the stretch.
Nick Paciorek delivered two dominant, hitless innings out of the bullpen with three strikeouts, and Wilber Perez closed out the ninth to secure the victory.
Lexington totaled eight hits on the night, led by Kane and Feltner, while the pitching staff combined for nine strikeouts.
The Legends will continue their six-game road series in Long Island on Saturday night, as they face off against Trevor Bauer and the Ducks.
About the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and proudly serve as the longest-running professional sports team in Central Kentucky, delivering affordable, family-friendly entertainment at Legends Field. For tickets and more information, call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit www.LexingtonLegends.com.
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 player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing nearly 50 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action at AtlanticLeague.com.
