Legends edge Ducks 6-5 in tight Atlantic League battle

The Lexington Legends outlasted the Long Island Ducks 6-5 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y., on Friday night, a one-run result that stayed tight deep into game four of a six-game series. Long Island’s comeback came up short, leaving the Ducks with a narrow loss in a game that never gave either side much margin.

Lexington described the win as a gritty one behind Mikey Kane’s big night, and that early edge mattered once the game settled into its late innings. The Legends scored first and forced Long Island to chase from behind, a pressure point that turned every Ducks at-bat into a must-answer spot.

The Ducks made a push, but five runs was not enough to erase the gap. In a game decided by a single run, the smallest details carried the most weight, and Long Island never found the one extra swing that would have flipped the final inning or turned the rally into a comeback.

The Atlantic League’s official recap matched the same 6-5 final, reinforcing how thin the line was between the clubs. With the series now through four games, Lexington had the kind of road win that can settle a clubhouse, while Long Island was left to manage the frustration of a game that was within reach and still slipped away.