CENTRAL ISLIP, L.I. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks opened the Battle of the Belt Series on Long Island with a decisive 9-1 victory Friday evening.
The FerryHawks and Ducks met for the fourth of six consecutive matchups split equally on Staten Island and Long Island. After the Ducks won the series at SIUH Community Park, 2-1, both teams entered Friday’s game with a (13-11) record. The FerryHawks got the upper hand in game one back at the Ducks’ place following an excellent start from Christian Allegretti and a loud first inning at the plate.