Tampa Round-Trippers Trip Up Florida, 7-3
Photo Credit: Helene Haessler TAMPA, FL: Two long balls from the Tampa Tarpons offset strong offensive third and fourth innings from the Florida Fire Frogs in a 7-3 loss to the Tarpons on Saturday night at Steinbrenner Field.
Photo Credit: Helene Haessler
TAMPA, FL: Two long balls from the Tampa Tarpons offset strong offensive third and fourth innings from the Florida Fire Frogs in a 7-3 loss to the Tarpons on Saturday night at Steinbrenner Field.
Tampa was quick to answer with three runs. Aguilar and
The Fire Frogs loaded the bases with two down in the fourth.
The Tarpons four-spot in the fourth would provide the offense they needed.
Hartman (0-1) surrendered seven runs and six hits in his first Advanced-A start, making only two mistakes to Tampa hitters in four stanzas on the mound.
On the other side, Orozco (1-1) claimed his first Advanced-A win, scattering eight Fire Frogs hits, four walks, and three runs with six strikeouts in 5 and 1/3's frames.
The Fire Frogs bullpen shut down the Tarpons the rest of the way. RHP
LHP
Drew Lugbauer notched a single and a double. Trey Harris got on-base three more times for the Frogs and scored a run.
NEXT UP: Florida hopes to avoid a sweep behind the arm of LHP
REMINDER: The Fire Frogs return to Osceola County Stadium for a four-game series against the Dunedin Blue Jays on Monday, June 10. Our Belly Buster Monday festivities highlight the home stand. Check out our promotions: https://www.milb.com/florida/tickets/promotions and make sure to get your tickets to see the Braves of tomorrow in action.
About the Florida Fire Frogs
The Florida Fire Frogs are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and compete in the Florida State League. The Fire Frogs play their home games at Osceola County Stadium, located at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For more information, please visit www.FloridaFireFrogs.com, and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.