Ducks 'hungry' for championship as new season begins

Former Mets player Wally Backman is back as manager for his fourth season with the team as they kick off another season at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip.

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Apr 22, 2022, 10:38 PM

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The Long Island Ducks are hoping to win one more game this year to reclaim the Atlantic League championship.

Former Mets player Wally Backman is back as manager for his fourth season with the team as they kick off another season at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip.

Backman says the team is "hungry" after coming so close in 2021. He also says there will be new young players to keep an eye on.