CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Pete Rose Jr. didn’t need to wear a white hat to be the Ducks’ hero last night. The hot-hitting first baseman celebrated western night at Citibank Park by bashing a three-run homer, providing the bulk of his team’s offensive production.That one fifth-inning swing was enough support for Lance Davis, who allowed just one run on six hits in seven innings for a 4-1 win over York in front of an announced crowd of 6,104. The Ducks and Revolution each lead their respective divisions, with the two clubs now claiming 12-5 records to share the Atlantic League’s best mark.

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CENTRAL ISLIP, NY— When injuries or unexpected emergencies occur during a major league season, teams can usually complete a trade for established veterans to fill the void. But trades are rarer in the Atlantic League, forcing the league’s eight teams to look elsewhere to bolster a lineup or pitching staff if a player leaves the club or gets hurt. That’s the route the Ducks took after losing Damian Rolls to a season ending thumb injury. To fill that void, manager Dave LaPoint signed utility player Dionys Cesar from Mexico. The 30-year-old made a splash in his debut, finishing 2-4 with a RBI and a run scored in a victory over Somerset on Friday.

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