June 28, 2025 | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
Final Score: Lakeland Flying Tigers 5, Clearwater Threshers 3
Lakeland Flying Tigers Win, Clearwater Threshers Loss
Pitching Summary
| Role | Pitcher | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Pitcher | Josh Randall #32 | Lakeland Flying Tigers | 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 SO |
| Losing Pitcher | Sam Highfill #21 | Clearwater Threshers | 2.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 SO |
Player Spotlight
Lakeland Flying Tigers – Jackson Strong #13:
2-3 (3B, 1B, BB, RBI)
Clearwater Threshers – Eduardo Tait #13:
1-4 (HR, R, RBI)
Turning Point
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Garrett Pennington delivered a critical single on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Dante Nori, scoring Abel Bastidas and advancing Jackson Strong to third base. This pivotal hit secured a 5-3 lead for the Lakeland Flying Tigers, which proved decisive in their victory.
Updated Team Records
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | 44-28 |
| Clearwater Threshers | 38-36 |
