July 19, 2025 | Game Concluded at 11:15 PM EDT
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 9, Clearwater Threshers 4
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Ronny Chalas #45 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Giussepe Velasquez #25 | Clearwater Threshers | 5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 5 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Jackson Strong #13:
1-3 (2B, 2 BB, 2 RBI, R)
Clearwater Threshers – Raider Tello #4:
2-4 (2 1B, 2 RBI)
Turning Point
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Lakeland Flying Tigers surged ahead with a pivotal two-run sequence. Junior Tilien delivered a clutch single on a line drive to left fielder Carter Mathison, scoring Stephen Hrustich to break a 4-4 tie and advance Carson Rucker to second. Sergio Tapia followed with a ground-rule double to left-center, driving in Rucker and advancing Tilien to third, securing a 6-4 lead that propelled Lakeland to victory.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 55-30 |
| Clearwater Threshers | 44-44 |
