Post-Game Report: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Tortugas
June 7, 2025 | Game Concluded at 9:59 PM EDT
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 6, Daytona Tortugas 0
Lakeland Flying Tigers Win, Daytona Tortugas Loss
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Josh Randall #32 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 5.1 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 7 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Edgar Colon #35 | Daytona Tortugas | 3.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 5 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Carson Rucker #18:
3-4 (2B, RBI, R, SB)
Daytona Tortugas – Esmith Pineda #13:
2-4 (1B, 2B, 3 TB)
Turning Point
Stephen Hrustich ignited the offense with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning, setting the tone for Lakeland’s dominance. The lead was solidified in the bottom of the sixth when Garrett Pennington singled on a line drive to left fielder Malvin Valdez, scoring Sergio Tapia and Franyerber Montilla, extending the Flying Tigers’ lead to 6-0.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 32-23 |
| Daytona Tortugas | 25-31 |
On June 7, 2025, the Lakeland Flying Tigers dominated the Daytona Tortugas with a decisive 6-0 victory at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Stephen Hrustich set the tone early with a solo home run in the bottom of the second, while Josh Randall’s stellar pitching performance (5.1 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 7 SO) kept the Tortugas scoreless.
The game’s turning point came in the sixth inning when Garrett Pennington’s line-drive single to left field scored Sergio Tapia and Franyerber Montilla, extending Lakeland’s lead to 6-0. Carson Rucker shone for the Flying Tigers, going 3-4 with a double, RBI, run, and stolen base, while Esmith Pineda was a bright spot for Daytona, recording a single and double. This win improved Lakeland’s record to 32-23, while Daytona fell to 25-31.
