Tampa Takes 3-1 Win in Game 1; Rain Washes Out Game 2
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Tarpons claimed a 3-1 victory over the Florida Fire Frogs in Game 1 of a doubleheader before Game 2 was washed away after two innings on Thursday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa won both games of the originally scheduled four-game series and has
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Tarpons claimed a 3-1 victory over the Florida Fire Frogs in Game 1 of a doubleheader before Game 2 was washed away after two innings on Thursday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa won both games of the originally scheduled four-game series and has now won 10 of its last 12 games.
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Isranel Wilson then singled to begin the third and advanced to second on a passed ball before going to third on a base hit by
Germán allowed one unearned run on three hits, one walk and one hit-batter in three innings while striking out three Fire Frogs on 40 pitches (31 strikes). The 26-year-old joined Tampa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on August 25th.
Due to rainouts on Tuesday and Wednesday, LHP
The Tarpons left runners on base in each of the first three innings against RHP
Ynoa (1-4) allowed three earned runs on seven hits in five innings, walking two while striking out five on 91 pitches (57 strikes).
After stranding a two-out single in the fifth, Lehnen faced runners on the corners and two outs in the sixth. The inning ended when Barrios made a diving stop at third base, on a grounder by Mooney, and a strong throw scooped out by
Lehnen (W, 1-3) stranded a leadoff walk in the seventh to complete the game. The 22-year-old scattered three hits, two walks and a hit-batter over four scoreless frames, tallying four strikeouts while throwing 38 of 61 pitches for strikes.
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Florida was due to bat in the third before rain started pouring down. The game was later cancelled due to unplayable field conditions and continuous rainfall.
Barrios (2-for-3, 2RBI) logged his first multi-RBI game since doing so with GCL Yankees West on July 21st, 2016. Thompson-Williams (1-for-3, HR, RBI, R) extended his hitting streak to eight games. Castillo (1-for-1, BB, HBP, R) reached base all three times.
Tampa will wrap up the 2018 season by hosting three games against the Bradenton Marauders over the weekend. Friday's opener will be the continuation of a game suspended at LECOM Park on August 12th. The game will be picked up with no score at the beginning of the bottom of the first inning.
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On "Thirsty Fish Fryday," fans can enjoy seafood specials all night long, including: $7 popcorn shrimp combo, $8 buffalo popcorn shrimp combo and $9 beer battered fish. Fans can also enjoy $3 16oz. draft Budweiser/Bud Light, $1 small fountain drinks and 1/2 price wine from 6:00-8:00 p.m.