The Flying Tigers soared to a 3-1 victory over the Tarpons at George M. Steinbrenner Field, thanks to Javier Osorio's power surge with a homer and two RBIs. Malachi Witherspoon also shined on the mound, limiting the Tarpons to just one earned run. Enderson Delgado added an RBI to support the Tigers' strong offensive effort.
Javier Osorio's standout performance, going 1-2 with a home run and two RBIs, was pivotal in the Flying Tigers' victory. His explosive hit helped drive in crucial runs that kept the pressure on the Tarpons throughout the game.
The Flying Tigers' pitching was equally impressive, with Malachi Witherspoon tossing three innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out three. This solid effort on the mound complemented the offense, showcasing a well-rounded team performance.
Despite a strong outing from Tarpons pitcher Wyatt Parliament, who pitched five scoreless innings with four strikeouts, his team struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving six runners on base. The Tigers' ability to convert their chances made the difference in this contest.
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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKLakeland Flying Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| TAMTampa Tarpons | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Yost SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wenceel Pérez DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Oliveto DH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Meyers 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Javier Osorio 1B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Roberto Campos LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach MacDonald LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan McCarthy RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anibal Salas RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel De Los Santos 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ronald Ramirez 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jesus Pinto CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Enderson Delgado C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Witherspoon P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvis Salcedo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Hall P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Guzman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Witherspoon | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kelvis Salcedo | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Owen Hall | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jose Guzman | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B8 | LAK 100.0 | 5.0 | |
| B8 | LAK 95.0 | 7.4 | |
| B8 | LAK 87.6 | 8.7 | |
| T8 | LAK 78.9 | 4.3 | |
| T8 | LAK 82.8 | 1.0 | |
| T8 | LAK 80.7 | 2.2 | |
| T8 | LAK 82.9 | 1.8 | |
| T8 | LAK 81.1 | 32.4 |
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.