Lakeland Scores Late, Tampa Splits Series
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pablo Olivares hit a game-tying home run in the seventh, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers (2-2) scored two late runs and held on to beat the Tampa Tarpons (2-2), 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field.Tampa put runners on base in the second, third and
TAMPA, Fla. --
Tampa put runners on base in the second, third and fourth innings against Lakeland starter
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Olivares led off the seventh and tied the game by hitting a home run just over the left field wall off Lakeland reliever
Lakeland added insurance in the ninth when
The Tarpons threatened once again in the bottom of the ninth, putting the tying runs on base against Lakeland closer
King made a quality start, holding the Flying Tigers to one earned run on six hits in six and a third innings. The New York native walked one, struck out seven and threw 62 of 88 pitches for strikes in his first start since being traded from the Miami Marlins.
Castro scattered four hits and three walks while striking out five over four and two-third innings, throwing 43 of 75 pitches for strikes.
Wagner (2-for-5) and Olivares (2-for-4, R, HR, RBI) had the lone multi-hit games for Tampa.
Up next, the Tarpons begin a seven-game road trip in St. Lucie on Monday at 6:30 p.m. RHP
The Tarpons return home on Tuesday, April 17th, to face the Daytona Tortugas, marking the start of a six-game home stand. On "Tasty Tuesday," enjoy a $24 all-you-can-eat menu from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including: hot dogs, chicken tenders, nachos, fries, popcorn, and fountain soda.