Ducks co-owner Bud Harrelson, an integral part of the 1969 Mets World Series team, was on-hand August 22 at Citi Field for the 40th anniversary celebration to honor the Miracle Mets. The 16-year Major League veteran was received with a loud ovation from the Mets faithful during an on-field tribute, which also included Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Ed Kranepool and every other living member of that year’s magical team.

Unused Ducks ticket plans

Good news Ducks fans – if you missed a game earlier this season and still have the tickets, the Ducks are offering “Unused Ticket Days” at Citibank Park. The team announced that Tuesday, September 1, Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3 are designated days to use those unused tickets. “We want to make sure that everyone has a chance to come out and enjoy Ducks baseball this season,” Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff said. “We’re happy to extend this opportunity and hope to see the fans take advantage of the unused ticket dates to come to the ballpark, support the team and take part in an exciting pennant race.” According to the team, ticket holders interested in exchanging their unused tickets can do so by visiting the Citibank Park Box Office.

Shown in photo, Bud Harrelson. was a part of the 1969 Mets team that won the World Series and was on-hand at Citi Field as the team was honored during a 40th anniversary celebration. Player spotlight: Robert Sandora A Long Island native from West Babylon, Robert Sandora is in his second season with the Ducks, where he played a career-high 67 games last season and hit .248. Thisyear, the catcher is hitting .306 with two home runs and 15 RBI.

Originally signed as a non-draftedfree agent by the Montreal Expos, Sandora eventually spent five seasons in the Nationals organization and has played in 159 career minor league games.

Shown in photo is Ducks’ catcher Robert Sandora. Ducks alumni report Thanks to a depleted pitching rotation, former Ducks pitcher Nelson Figueroa has had time to pitch at the Major League level with the Mets this season. With the big club, he is 1-2 with a 6.30 ERA. At Triple-A Buffalo,he is 7-5 with a 2.25 ERA.

John Halama is 3-3 at Triple-A Gwinnett, a Braves affiliate. Damian Moss is 6-3 for Triple-A Colorado Springs, a Rockies affiliate.

Erik Almonte is hitting .292 in 78 games for Triple-A Nashville, an affiliate of the Brewers.

Atlantic League bits and bites Bears pitcher Tike Redman had his contract purchased by the Brewers, while the Astros recently purchased the contract of Bears relief pitcher Armando Benitez. Astros general manager Ed Wade told the Atlantic League’s public relations staff that Benitez will report to the club’s Triple-A team in Round Rock.

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