Rain Dampens Series in Lakeland, But Blue Jays Still Shine with Three Wins
Game 1Lakeland, FL--- It was a slow start for both clubs offenses, but the pitching was dominate early especially from Josh Winckowski. Since he has been called up from A-Lansing, he hasn't given up a run in his 16.0 innings of work. This has led to a 0.38 WHIP, and
Game 1
Lakeland, FL--- It was a slow start for both clubs offenses, but the pitching was dominate early especially from
The Blue Jays started the inning with a single from
Dunedin kept their foot on the gas coming up to bat in the 6th trying to match their production from the prior inning.
The offense didn't relax with their 6-0 cushion, and the runs came again in the 8th. Noda, Stevenson each drove in a run off of singles.
Game 2
The Blue Jays notched their season high eighth win in a row with a 4-0 victory in Lakeland on Friday night.
After a 1:46 rain delay, the two teams got underway and Demi Orimoloye ripped a two run bomb to left with two outs in the top of the first to give Dunedin the 2-0 lead.
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Chavez Young and Nick Podkul drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and single in the fifth and seventh innings respectively to push the Blue Jays lead to 4-0. Righty
Meanwhile, Lakeland managed to get just one runner in scoring position on the night and registered just two hits a night. On the other side of things,
Game 3
Dunedin defeated the Lakeland Flying Tigers by the final score of 4-1 in a rain-shortened scheduled doubleheader.
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In the top of the fourth, Demi Orimoloye dropped down a bunt single to kick-start a rally. The next hitter
That was all Murray needed as the righty held the Flying Tigers to just one hit over the next 3.2 innings. In the top of the seventh, Cal Stevenson grounded a two-run single back up the middle to give Dunedin the 4-0 lead and extend his hitting streak to a career best 20 games.
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The second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday, July 16th at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium.
The Blue Jays continue their eight game road trip tomorrow with a visit to Steinbrenner Field to take on the Tampa Tarpons in game one of a four game set. The first pitch is set for 6:30 and can be heard across the Dunedin Blue Jays Baseball Network powered by TuneIn with coverage beginning at 6:30 PM.