Lakeland Tops Tampa in Rain-Shortened Opener
The Flying Tigers rode Anthony Castro's complete game and an explosive second inning to a rain shortened, 4-1 victory over the Tampa Tarpons.
The Flying Tigers rode
In the top of the second inning, the Tarpons scored their one and only run when right fielder
The Flying Tigers responded in big way in the bottom half of the inning with four runs. With the bases loaded and no outs, a throwing error from third baseman
With Scivicque batting in the bottom of the fifth and the Flying Tigers ahead by three, the skies opened and the game was declared complete. The win improves Lakeland's record to 10-3 in the second half and increases their lead over Clearwater to one game.
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Gates open early at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow for Shriners Night. The Bahia (Orlando) and Egypt (Tampa) Shriners will host a pre-game parade and raise awareness for Shriners Hospital for Children and Shriners International.