Offense Stalled In 7-2 Setback To Tarpons
TAMPA, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays offense was stymied as they fell to the Tampa Tarpons 7-2 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at The Tank. RHP Austin Cates (5.1 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 K) fired 5.1 frames with four runs
TAMPA, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays offense was stymied as they fell to the Tampa Tarpons 7-2 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at The Tank.
RHP Austin Cates (5.1 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 1 K) fired 5.1 frames with four runs allowed and was handed the loss. Cates’ 5.1 innings and 76 pitches marked career-highs. He topped out at 93.5 MPH on his fastball, which averaged 91.5 MPH.
2B JR Freethy (1-for-2, R, 2 BB) reached base three times in the contest with a double and pair of walks. Freethy has hit safely in three straight games. Freethy ranks among FSL league leaders with 13 R (T-4th) 13 BB (T-6th), and 5 2B (T-2nd).