June 4, 2025 | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 7, Clearwater Threshers 4
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Moises Rodriguez #15 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Titan Kennedy-Hayes #55 | Clearwater Threshers | 1.0 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 1 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Jackson Strong #13:
3-4 (3B, 2B, 1B, 2 R)
Clearwater Threshers – Alirio Ferrebus #5:
2-4 (2B, 3 RBI)
Turning Point
In a critical moment with the bases loaded and the score tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the 8th inning, Stephen Hrustich was hit by a pitch, allowing Jackson Strong to score and break the tie. Subsequently, Zach MacDonald grounded into a force out, with third baseman Brady Day throwing to second baseman Raider Tello. This play enabled Cristian Santana and Stephen Hrustich to score, while a throwing error by Tello further secured Lakeland’s lead, resulting in a final score of 7-4.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 54-30 |
| Clearwater Threshers | 44-43 |
