The Tarpons cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Flying Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field, thanks in large part to David McCann's explosive performance, hitting a home run and going 3-for-4. Dax Kilby also shined with a pair of hits and three RBIs, showcasing the Tarpons' offensive firepower. The Tarpons' pitching kept the Flying Tigers at bay, securing a strong win in the regular season.
The Tarpons dominated the Flying Tigers 8-2, fueled by a robust offensive lineup. David McCann led the charge with a home run and three hits, helping his team to an impressive 13 hits overall while limiting the Tigers to just 9.
Dax Kilby added to the Tarpons' success with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, showcasing their offensive depth. Meanwhile, the Tarpons' pitching trio kept the Tigers in check, with Justin West allowing just 2 earned runs over 5.1 innings, sealing the win decisively.
The Tarpons are winners of 4 straight, 8-2 over their last 10. The Flying Tigers are winners of 3 straight, 8-2 over their last 10.
The Tarpons are up next at Hammerheads (Aug 27-29). The Flying Tigers are up next home vs Threshers (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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| TAMTampa Tarpons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Yost SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Oliveto DH | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roberto Campos LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesus Pinto LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Dumesnil CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald Ramirez 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jude Warwick 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zach MacDonald RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Javier Osorio 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Dobbins C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash Kuiper P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pedro Garcia P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan Caraballo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Kuiper | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Pedro Garcia | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan Caraballo | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | TAM 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | TAM 99.9 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | TAM 99.8 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | TAM 99.4 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | TAM 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | TAM 99.8 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | TAM 99.5 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | TAM 99.4 | — |
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.