The Flying Tigers soared to a 9-3 victory over the Tarpons, powered by Zach MacDonald’s explosive two-homer performance. MacDonald racked up four RBIs, helping his team capitalize on their opportunities. The Tigers’ pitching was also stellar, with Cale Wetwiska tossing four scoreless innings to anchor the defense.
Zach MacDonald stole the show with a fantastic 2-for-3 night, launching two homers and driving in four runs, showcasing his power at the plate.
The Flying Tigers dominated the offensive stats with 12 hits compared to the Tarpons' 6, highlighting their ability to generate scoring opportunities.
Despite a solid pitching effort from Tarpons’ Greysen Carter, who went 2.0 innings without allowing a run, the team struggled overall with just one walk and four stranded runners.
The Flying Tigers are winners of 3 straight, 8-2 over their last 10. The Tarpons are winners of 4 straight, 8-2 over their last 10.
The Flying Tigers are up next home vs Threshers (Aug 27-29). The Tarpons are up next at Hammerheads (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKLakeland Flying Tigers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| TAMTampa Tarpons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Warwick SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Angel De Los Santos 2B | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Nick Dumesnil DH | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nolan McCarthy LF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Anibal Salas LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesus Pinto CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach MacDonald RF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Javier Osorio 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hunter Dobbins C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Enderson Delgado 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cale Wetwiska P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donye Evans P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Alewine P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Hoskins P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Wetwiska | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Donye Evans | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryce Alewine | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Hoskins | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | LAK 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | LAK 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| B9 | LAK 99.7 | 0.2 | |
| B9 | LAK 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | LAK 99.7 | — | |
| T9 | LAK 99.7 | — | |
| T9 | LAK 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | LAK 99.8 | 0.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.