Yankee Complex Field 2, Tampa, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 11, Tampa Tarpons 0
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Lucas Elissalt #19 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 6 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Mariano Salomon #54 | Tampa Tarpons | 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Ricardo Hurtado #17:
3-5 (HR, 2B, 3 RBI, R)
Tampa Tarpons – Willy Montero #37:
2-3 (2 1B)
Turning Point
In the top of the 6th inning, the Lakeland Flying Tigers extended their 1-0 lead with a pivotal two-run rally. Clayton Campbell delivered a single to left fielder Willy Montero, driving in Cristian Santana and Stephen Hrustich. A throwing error by Tampa’s third baseman Juan Matheus allowed Campbell to advance to second, solidifying Lakeland’s 3-0 advantage and setting the tone for their dominant performance.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 51-30 |
| Tampa Tarpons | 45-38 |
