Flying Tigers Clinch Playoffs
| June 18, 2025 |
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 6, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 1
Lakeland Flying Tigers Win, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Loss
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Luke Stofel #48 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Brennen Oxford #24 | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 0.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 1 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Garret Pennington #34:
3-4 (2 1B, 2B, RBI, R)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels – Bryan Acuna #11:
2-4 (2 1B)
Turning Point
In the top of the 4th inning, Lakeland trailed 0-1. Franyerber Montilla and Cristian Santana hit back-to-back home runs, giving the Flying Tigers a 3-1 lead in just two at-bats, shifting the game’s momentum.
Playoff Clinch
The Lakeland Flying Tigers (38-26) have clinched a playoff spot, securing the Florida State League’s West Division second-half title. They will face the first-half winner from the West Division in a best-of-three series. Only two teams from each division advance to the playoffs, with Lakeland earning their spot.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 38-26 |
| Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 27-37 |
