Strong Pitching Pushes Bradenton Ahead to 4-2 Victory
LAKELAND, FL — For the first time since June 25, 2023, the Bradenton Marauders pick up a win at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, defeating the Lakeland Flying Tigers 4-2 on Thursday night. Bradenton had lost their previous eight games in Lakeland going back to last season. For the
LAKELAND, FL — For the first time since June 25, 2023, the Bradenton Marauders pick up a win at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, defeating the Lakeland Flying Tigers 4-2 on Thursday night. Bradenton had lost their previous eight games in Lakeland going back to last season.
For the third-straight day, Bradenton jumped ahead early, scoring three runs in the second. Axiel Plaz led off with a single before Pedro Garcia (0-2) issued back-to-back two-out walks to load the bases. Will Taylor then bounced a ball down the third base line to score all three and give Bradenton a 3-0 cushion.
Like a good neighbor, Will Taylor is there! A bases-clearing double to give Bradenton a 3-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/aowjl30YaQ
— Bradenton Marauders (@The_Marauders) August 22, 2024