2009 Lakeland Flying Tigers Diary

[hueytaxi]

Hope Andy give some drill in the morning to all the players and then lets them have the afternoon off.

[fyrftrjim]

True a 4 day lay off, hope they don't come back too relaxed, atleast this will help the players that have been banged up a bit this year.

[plantcitytigersfan]

ouch

Larry
2009 AAT Brett Anderson

[hueytaxi]

Dear Flying Tigers fans,

Tonight's game against the Jupiter Hammerheads has been postponed. It will be completed as part of a doubleheader beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00pm. Gates will open at 4:00pm. The first game will begin in the bottom of the second inning and will run nine innings. The second game will be a seven inning contest.

Tomorrow's all-you-can-eat promotion will begin at 6:00pm and run until 9:00pm. (Sonny's BBQ)

Ryan Eason
Ticket Manager
Detroit Tigers - Lakeland Operations
2125 N. Lake Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-4138 (admin. office)
(863) 413-4142 (box office)

[fyrftrjim]

Flying Tigers Split Games With Jupiter

By DAVID YATES
LEDGER CORRESPONDENT


Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:46 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:46 a.m.
LAKELAND | The Flying Tigers split a Florida State League doubleheader with Jupiter at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday night.

Lakeland won the opener, 9-3, and Jupiter took the nightcap, 3-0.

Thad Weber, L.J. Gagnier, Robbie Weinhardt, and Brendan Wise held Jupiter to seven hits in the first game, a continuation of a game interrupted by rain Tuesday. Weber threw two scoreless innings Tuesday, and Gagnier (3-2) followed with five innings of four-hit, two-run ball Wednesday.

The Flying Tigers blew open the game in the third with their largest single-inning outburst of the season. Audy Ciriano hit his second grand slam in the past two weeks, and Jeramy Laster capped a seven-run rally with his second home run.

Brian Schultz, who graduated from Lake Gibson High in 2003 and later attended Florida Southern College, pitched the ninth inning for Jupiter, surrendering one run. Schultz pitched and played outfield for the Braves and Mocs but has been used only as an outfielder in the Marlins organization.

"The Marlins drafted me as an outfielder, but I hope to pitch for them," said Schultz.

The Flying Tigers (18-20) could manage only two hits in the nightcap off Jupiter pitchers Kris Harvey, Steve Cishek (2-2), and A. J. Battisto (3rd save).

The teams meet at Marchant again tonight at 7.


http://www.theledger.com/article/200...s-With-Jupiter

[hueytaxi]

Dear Flying Tigers fans,

Tonight's game has been suspended due to heavy rain. The game will be picked up in the bottom of the 4th inning with the Jupiter Hammerheads leading 4-0. The first game will be a 9 inning contest and begin at 5:00pm. Gates will open at 4:00pm. The second game will be a 7 inning game and will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first game has been completed. All paid tickets for tonight's game may be exchanged for any remaining 2009 Lakeland Flying Tigers home game.

The first 500 paid fans through the gate will receive a Flying Tigers rally towel. All kids ages 3-14 receive a compimentary hotdog and soda with a paid admission.

Ryan Eason
Ticket Manager
Detroit Tigers - Lakeland Operations
2125 N. Lake Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-4138 (admin. office)
(863) 413-4142 (box office)

[hueytaxi]

As I drove in tonight an hour early, I was shocked to see thew parking lot so crowded. This had to be more than Thirsty Thursday's crowd. It was. Invitations to the local Chamber of Commerce and free food. Looked like we would have a big crowd tonight. Come game time I think 95% of the C of C invitees had already left without ever watching a pitch. This idea is a bust!

[fyrftrjim]

Rain Halts Flying Tigers Again

By DAVID YATES
Ledger Correspondent


Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:22 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:22 p.m.
LAKELAND | Rain continues to play havoc with Lakeland's May Florida State League schedule as a heavy thunderstorm suspended the team's game with Jupiter Thursday night.

Trailing 4-0, the Flying Tigers were coming to bat in the bottom of the fourth inning when the Marchant Stadium grounds crew covered the field in preparation for a rapidly advancing cell.

The game will be resumed tonight at 5 and played to its nine-inning conclusion. Lakeland and Jupiter will then play a seven-inning second game to close out their four-game series.

Flying Tigers' starter Andrew Hess struggled from the start despite bringing a 2-2 record and a 2.50 ERA into the game. Jupiter scored two runs in the first inning with two outs when Michael Stanton doubled, Hunter Meese singled, and Brandon Tripp tripled.

The Hammerheads expanded their lead to 4-0 in the fourth on singles by Jamison Smith, Greg Burns, and Louis Ott, and an Osvaldo Martinez double.

Major league right-hander Anibal Sanchez, who is rehabbing with Jupiter, kept Lakeland scoreless through the first three innings. Sanchez threw a no-hitter for the Marlins against Arizona on September 6, 2006 but has been on the disabled list for much of the past two seasons.


http://www.theledger.com/article/200...g-Tigers-Again

[fyrftrjim]

Hammerhead Bats Break Out in Sweep

By DAVID YATES
Ledger Correspondent


Published: Friday, May 29, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:36 a.m.

LAKELAND | It is hard to imagine the team that Lakeland played in Friday night's Florida State League doubleheader is only one game above .500 and sports the weakest offense in the league.

The Jupiter Hammerheads (23-22) routed the Flying Tigers (19-22) twice, winning the opener, 10-1, and the nightcap, 9-3, before 610 fans at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Lakeland had not surrendered that many runs in a twinbill since Vero Beach scored 20 times in the two games played on May 26, 2006. The Dodgers collected 28 hits that night, but the Hammerheads banged out 35 hits Friday, including six doubles, one triple, and four home runs.

In the first game, Jupiter outfielder Brandon Tripp became the first FSL player to hit for the cycle since Jay Garthwait did it for Sarasota on May 13, 2006. Hammerheads' shortstop Oswaldo Martinez might have had an even bigger night, going 7-for-9, scoring twice and driving in a pair.

Seventeen of the 18 position players used by the Hammerheads had hits and 14 scored, a remarkable offensive showing for a team which came to Lakeland with the worst average (.217), the fewest runs (127), and the fewest hits (275) in the league.

Flying Tigers third baseman Michael Bertram doubled twice and tripled, the lone bright spot for Lakeland, which scored only four runs in the last 23 innings against Jupiter pitching. The Hammerheads took three of four from the Flying Tigers in the season's first inter-division series.

Lakeland will now travel to play Palm Beach in a four-game series.


http://www.theledger.com/article/200...k-Out-in-Sweep

[flyingtigerfran]

These two games were ugly to watch I had to leave early and get my free sundae at DQ.

[saab93driver]

I luckily only saw the second game but got to hear all about the first one from the people sitting around us. By the 4th and 5th inning of 2nd game the stands around us cleared out. We stayed but it was painful to watch.

I don't want to Monday morning QB but of things that went wrong, of which there were many, I can't figure out why they left SP Hoffmann in for so long, it obviously wasn't his night. They didn't even have anyone warming up while he melted down. It just seemed unusual.

Actually thinking back on it the whole game was unusual. The most entertaining thing about it was the home plate umpire was yelling back at the fans in front of us when they heckled his calls. And why both managers weren't ejected when they got in his face was a surprise. Anyway, better not to revisit this one.

[hueytaxi]

I believe both Managers were correct in challenging the HP ump on the 1B and HP calls. This guy has no place in a blue uniform and both managers know it.

Tht said, I'm not sure where Barkett would begin to fix baseball bacics 101 for the guys last night. Oliveras' reaction catch was one of the few highlights for the LFT.

[saab93driver]

Originally Posted by hueytaxi

I believe both Managers were correct in challenging the HP ump on the 1B and HP calls. This guy has no place in a blue uniform and both managers know it.

Tht said, I'm not sure where Barkett would begin to fix baseball bacics 101 for the guys last night. Oliveras' reaction catch was one of the few highlights for the LFT.

I 100% agree they were right to argue the bad calls on both sides. The discussions heated up quick both times with lots of arm gestures and yelling, I figured he would eject them to make a point, now that ump stands to get walked all over unless he asserts himself. Maybe another reason he shouldn't be wearing blue.

[hueytaxi]

Charlotte Stone Crabs @ Tampa Yankees on Brighthouse BHSN channel 47 right now.

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by flyingtigerfran

These two games were ugly to watch I had to leave early and get my free sundae at DQ.

We had ours but left after the game and the store was closed when we got there after 10!!!


I will leave it at this, some players need to field a lot better..our pitchers are having to throw more because easy plays are not being completed..errors will not get you anywhere

Robbie, bring the heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fyrftrjim]

White's Hit Lifts Lakeland over Palm Beach in 10

Published: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 12:13 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 12:13 a.m.
WEST PALM BEACH | Right fielder Christopher White singled home Jeramy Laster in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 7-6 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals Saturday in Florida State League action.

The Flying Tigers finished with 10 hits, and White's hit salvaged the victory after the Cardinals scored three runs in the bottom of the eight to tie the score, 6-6.

Brendon Wise pitched two scoreless innings of relief to pick up his first win of the season, and Scott Green hurled a scoreless 10th to earn the save.

Laster went 2-for-5 and his two-run homer in the top of the sixth gave Lakeland a 4-2 lead. Justin Henry and Michael Bertram also went 2-for-5 for Lakeland.

The Flying Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the first. Bertram singled home Henry then later scored on Chris Carlson's double.

In the seventh, Santo De Leon scored on a groundout and Roger Thomas scored on a wild pitch to give Lakeland a 6-3 lead.

However, in the bottom of the eighth, Palm Beach scored three runs to tie the score. Thomas Pham doubled home the first run of the inning then later scored the tying run.


http://www.theledger.com/article/200...lm-Beach-in-10

[fyrftrjim]

Flying Tigers Win With Solid Pitching


Published: Monday, June 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 12:06 a.m.
JUPITER | A trio of Lakeland pitchers limited Palm Beach to three hits leading the Flying Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Cardinals in a Florida State League game on Monday night.

Starter Charles Furbush gave up just two hits and one run in six innings of work.

He was relieved in the seventh by Lester Oliveros, who pitched two scoreless innings to pick up the win. Robbie Weinhardt pitched the ninth to earn his first save of the season.

Lakeland scored twice in the eighth and twice in the ninth. Christopher White singled home what proved to be the two winning runs in the eighth. The Flying Tigers added two more in the ninth on a squeeze bunt by Roger Tomas and a wild pitch.

http://www.theledger.com/article/200...Solid-Pitching

[hueytaxi]

I notice the online Ledger corrected their mistake from the print version on Sunday night's game. In print they listed Michael Beltran both times.

[hueytaxi]

From "Catch Central Florida Sports"

Flying Tigers All-U-Can-Eat Night With Outback - June 3

Posted: 02 Jun 2009 03:19 PM PDT

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return to Joker Marchant Stadium for a four-game series with the St. Lucie Mets June 3-6. The series kicks off on Wednesday, June 3 with the first pitch scheduled for 7:00 PM. Gates will open at 6:00 PM. It’s All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Outback Steakhouse – North Lakeland. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat sliders, hot dogs, sausages, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from the Outback from 6:00-9:00 pm or while supplies last. Outback and the Flying Tigers have also partnered to provide fifty tickets for Lakeland Police Athletic members to attend the game.
Game two of the series will be Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM. Thursday is Flying Tigers USO Night. Fans can enjoy $1 beers and sodas while the Flying Tigers will be celebrating USO night and the team will play in their special camo jerseys.
The series continues on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM. The Flying Tigers will be giving away thunderstix first 1,000 paid fans. Kids eat free at all Friday home games as well. All kids 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, soda and bag of chips with paid admission.
The series concludes on Saturday, June 6. Game time is scheduled for 6:00 PM with the gates opening at 5:00 PM. Following the game will be a spectacular post fireworks show sponsored by The Ledger. The Flying Tigers will also be hosting the Heather’s Hope Tiger Trot at Marchant Stadium. Registration begins at 3:00 PM with the 5K race beginning at 4:00 PM. There will also be a fun run. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 children 15 and under and families are $50 (2 adults and children). All participants will receive a t-shirt, admission to the game, refreshments and awards ceremony.

Tickets for the homestand and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com.

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[hueytaxi]

Big club on ESPN tonight, set your recorders.

[hueytaxi]

Lakeland Local

Lakeland Flying Tigers Mission Notes: St. Lucie Comes to Town



June 3rd, 2009 10:27 am | by Wayne Koehler

This is the second in Wayne Koehler’s “Mission Notes” on the Lakeland Flying Tigers. His experience with the team and extensive stats give him a special perspective…

2009 May 6 #14 Trevor Feeney 12 & Pat Stanley 22

THE FLYING TIGERS … Lakeland enters the series with a 21-23 after taking three of four games at Palm Beach. The lone loss came in Tuesday’s game, 2-1, despite a 10-strikeout performance by L.J. Gagnier. The two teams were a combined 0-for-24 with runners in scoring position in the final game. The Flying Tigers are now in fourth place, 9.5 games out of first. This series matches the team with the third lowest batting average (Lakeland at .239) against the team with the third best ERA (2.98) in St. Lucie.

Mocman has much more of this blog at Lakeland Local: Lakeland Flying Tigers Mission Notes: St. Lucie Comes to Town | Lakeland Local

[hueytaxi]

Lakeland Local

Latest Game Results and News

May 31 - June 2 Lakeland at Palm Beach series wrapup

This weekend, the Lakeland Flying Tigers took two of three while visiting the Palm Beach Cardinals. The Flying Tigers improved their record to 21-23, and are in 4th place in the FSL North Division. The team hosts the St. Lucie mets tonight at 7pm in Joker Marchant Stadium.

The following is also covered in another thread:

Weber and Hess Make FSL All-Star Team
June 4th, 2009 3:41 pm | by Chuck Welch

Thad Weber


The Florida State League announced the 2009 All-Star teams today. Representing the Lakeland Flying Tigers are pitchers Thad Weber and Andrew Hess. Weber has the 7th best ERA in the league (2.36), and has allowed only nine walks and 37 hits in 45.2 innings. The June 2008 16th round draftee made 11 starts for the West Michigan Whitecaps last season.

Andres Hess

Creative Commons License photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local

Rest of the article: Weber and Hess Make FSL All-Star Team | Lakeland Local

[fyrftrjim]

Flying Tigers Can't Hold Lead, Fall to St. Lucie

Published: Friday, June 5, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 12:12 a.m.
LAKELAND - The Flying Tigers got off to a fast start but couldn't hold on to an early 3-1 lead and fell to St. Lucie, 5-3, in Florida State League baseball on Friday Night.

A Joker Marchant Stadium crowd of 633 saw Lakeland score single runs in the first, second, and third innings, but did not see a Flying Tigers runner cross the plate after that.

Justin Henry and Jordan Newton singled to lead off the first, and Henry scored when Kody Kaiser lofted a sacrifice fly to center field.

Santo De Leon, Chris Carlson, and Chris White all singled to start the second inning, but Mets starter Brant Rustich, who appeared to be on the verge of being taken out of the game, struck out the next three Flying Tigers to escape further damage.

Kaiser led off the third with a single and scored on an error after stealing both second and third base. Kaiser was the last man to score for the home team as Rustich and relievers Jose De La Torre and Emory Frederich limited Lakeland to a pair of hits over the last six innings of the game. De La Torre (2-3) picked up the win with three hitless innings of relief, and Frederick earned his fourth save by holding the Flying Tigers scoreless over the eighth and ninth.

"We let them off the ropes because we couldn't get that big hit in those early innings," Lakeland Manager Andy Barkett said.

FSL All-Star hurler Thad Weber pitched the first six innings for the Flying Tigers, giving up three runs, two earned, and six hits in a quality start. The loss went to reliever Brendan Wise (1-1), who surrendered a towering two-run homer to Kirk Nieuwenhuis with one out in the seventh.

Lakeland and St. Lucie will close out their four-game series tonight at Marchant at 6 in a game that will be followed by the usual Saturday night fireworks


Flying Tigers Can't Hold Lead, Fall to St. Lucie | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[fyrftrjim]

Maldonado's 3rd-inning Slam Brings Down Flying Tigers

By DAVID YATES
LEDGER CORRESPONDENT


Published: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.
LAKELAND - The Florida State League game between Lakeland and St. Lucie turned on one pivotal third-inning pitch as the Mets rallied past the Flying Tigers, 7-5, Saturday night.

A Joker Marchant Stadium crowd of 812 saw designated hitter Brahiam Maldonado rocket a 2-2 fastball from Lakeland reliever Brett Jacobson onto the berm in left field for a grand slam. Maldonado's shot turned a one-run deficit into a 7-4 lead.

The Flying Tigers took a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the second when Santo De Leon, Chris Carlson, Jordan Newton, and Chris White all singled and Mike Gosse walked.

But the Mets, who also erased an early Lakeland lead Friday, wasted no time wiping out the Flying Tigers' three-run advantage. Lakeland starter Charlie Furbush retired the first batter up in the third, Richard Pena, but by the time Furbush recorded another out, St. Lucie had scored twice and still had the bases loaded.

Furbush walked three Mets in and around singles by Zach Lutz and Fransisco Pena. He struck out Matt Bouchard, but Lakeland manager Andy Barkett summoned Jacobson from the bullpen to face Maldonado, who also homered in the second game of the series.

St. Lucie starter Nick Carr survived that rocky second inning to even his record at 2-2. Carr allowed only one hit in his final three innings on the mound and reliever Dylan Owen was just as effective, tossing four innings of two-hit, one-run ball, walking no one and striking out five.

That run came in the eighth when Jeramy Laster doubled and came around to score on a pair of ground outs. But Owen, who was making his first appearance in a St. Lucie uniform after being demoted from Class AA Binghamton, earned his first save.

Lakeland reliever Chad Linder was just as impressive, allowing the Mets only one hit and one walk in three scoreless innings.


Maldonado's 3rd-inning Slam Brings Down Flying Tigers | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[hueytaxi]

Lakeland Local Blue Night



photo credit: Tom Hagerty for Lakeland Local

[hueytaxi]

This is kind of long, but a lot of good info for the coming weekend......

Catch Central Florida » Blog Archive » This Week In Sports

This Week In Sports
Posted on June 9th, 2009 by kris

Do you usually go out to eat and find teams filling up restaurants or see sports event participants walking down major streets near hotels? If so, this new weekly feature on CCF should help you identify why. Since we do host more than 200 sporting events a year here, we understand how it could get confusing. Check here every week to find out what events are going on around Polk County the following weekend. Without further adeiu, here is your first volume of This Week in Sports (TWIS):

Sunshine State Games
Dates: 6/12 – 6/14
Venue: Polk County Facilities, local High Schools and Rec centers
The Sunshine State Games will host 20 different sporting events and will bring 3,000 athletes into Polk County for the days of games.
- For more information on the Sunshine State Games check out FLORIDASPORTS.COM and www.crntralfloridasports.com

Florida State Tournament USSSA-Basketball
Dates: 6/12 – 6/14
Venue: Lakeland Area Gyms (Recreational and High School)
The USSSA Florida State Tournament will bring into Polk County an expected 140 teams from across the state with an estimated fan base of about 20-25 fans per team.
- For updates, news, and tournament information on USSSA events check out www.usssa.com and Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) John Marotti Baseball Invitational
Date: 6/12 – 6/14
Venue: Chain of Lakes Complex
The John Marotti Invitational will bring 30 teams along with fans and family for the three day baseball tournament.
- For more information on WABA events check out Home Page and Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing

ISA Best of the Best
Dates: 6/13 – 6/14
Venue: Bartow 555 softball complex
The Best of the Best ISA event will bring 40 youth Fast-Pitch softball teams to Polk County hosting approximately 500 athletes and upwards of 600 spectators.
- For more information on ISA events check out Home | Independent Softball Association - ISA and Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing

Catch Central Florida » Blog Archive » Flying Tigers to Giveaway “The Bird” T-Shirts - June 12

Flying Tigers to Giveaway “The Bird” T-Shirts - June 12

Posted on June 9th, 2009 by zach
Categories: Baseball
The Lakeland Flying Tigers will pay tribute to Mark “The Bird” Fidrych on Friday, June 12 when the Flying Tigers take on the Sarasota Reds at Joker Marchant Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM and gates will open at 6:00 PM. The first 500 paid adults 15 and over will receive a Flying Tigers “The Bird” T-Shirt sponsored by Team Hammer. Kids eat free at all Friday home games as well. All kids 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, soda and bag of chips with paid admission.
Fidrych was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 1974 amateur draft and pitched for the Lakeland Tigers in 1975. He pitched in 17 games for Lakeland and compiled a 5-9 record with a 3.77 ERA. He allowed only 111 hits in 117.0 innings pitched.
Only one season later in 1976 at the age of 21, Fidrych became a baseball and pop culture phenomenon. He would win American League Rookie of the Year honors after winning 19 games and leading the American League with a 2.34 EAR and 24 complete games. He was an American League All-Star selection and finished second in the Cy Young award voting.
Fidrych was 6-foot-3 with long, frizzy light brown hair. He was nicknamed “The Bird” because of his resemblance to “Big Bird” on the television show Sesame Street. The Detroit baseball icon’s career and life ended too soon. Injuries derailed his promising career and he died in an accident at his home in Massachusetts in April at the age 54.
Tickets for the June 12 game and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at Lakeland Flying Tigers: Home.

[fyrftrjim]

Flying Tigers Drop Two to Miracle


Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 12:54 a.m.
FORT MYERS | Glen Perkins pitched a two-hit shutout in Game 1 and the Miracle got a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth from Evan Bigley in Game 2 to take two games from the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 4-0 and 5-4.

In Game 1, Perkins stifled the Flying Tigers' bats allowing only a single to Santo De Leon and a double by Chris Carlson. Perkins also struck out four and allowed only one walk.

Bigley homered in the Game 1, a solo shot off of Lakeland starter Matt Hoffman (2-2).

Lakeland's bats were much more productive in Game 2. The Flying Tigers pounded out nine hits and managed to take a 3-2 lead in the second inning before letting the Miracle go back ahead in the bottom of the second.

Trailing 2-0, the Flying Tigers got started with a two-out walk by Adrian Casanova. Christopher White followed with a RBI triple.

Kyle Peter scored White with a RBI single and after stealing second, Peter scored on a single by Justin Henry, giving the Flying Tigers their only lead of the day.

The Miracle came back in the bottom of the second to retake the lead on a two-run single by Steven Singleton.

Lakeland tied the game in the top of the fifth on a single by Jeramy Laster.

Trevor Feeney started for the Flying Tigers and went three innings. Feeney gave up four earned runs on five hits. Scott Green (3-1) took the loss for Lakeland in Game 2. Kyle Waldrop (3-2) got the win for Fort Myers.

The Flying Tigers finish up their series with the Miracle at 7 tonight.

NOTE: On Friday, the Flying Tigers play the Sarasota Reds at 7 p.m. at Joker Marchant Stadium and will give away T-shirts honoring Mark "The Bird" Fidrych to the first 500 adults. Fidrych, who died in April at the age of 54, won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1974, winning 19 games for the Detroit Tigers and leading the AL with a 2.34 ERA.


Flying Tigers Drop Two to Miracle | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[saab93driver]

They missed something in that report. The ejection in the second game sounded quite dramatic, even for Andy, I didn't tune in until later in the game so I missed it on audio.

Miracle Baseball
and with photos
PHOTOS: Miracle sweep Lakeland : Sports : Naples Daily News

[hueytaxi]

Originally Posted by saab93driver

They missed something in that report. The ejection in the second game sounded quite dramatic, even for Andy, I didn't tune in until later in the game so I missed it on audio.

Miracle Baseball
and with photos
PHOTOS: Miracle sweep Lakeland : Sports : Naples Daily News

I was listening as it happened but I kept losing the signal. Something happened on a hit or at 1B and Hondo became argumentative. somehow Andy and the HP Ump became involved and after Andy returned to the dugout he was throwing equipment on the field. He was ejected either before or after the throwing incident. Then I heard Laster had an issue with a call by the HP Ump and apparently the Ump touched him causing Laster to slap him away. I don't think he made contact and no penalty. With my reception, Im not sure what really happened.

[saab93driver]

Well hopefully they can hold on to the lead in tonights game. It has been a back and forth struggle thus far. The guys could use a win.

[hueytaxi]

Catch Central Florida » Blog Archive » Flying Tigers Kick Off Weekend Series With Thirsty Thursday - June 11

Flying Tigers Kick Off Weekend Series With Thirsty Thursday - June 11

Posted on June 10th, 2009 by zach

Categories: Baseball

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return to Joker Marchant Stadium for a four-game series with the Sarasota Reds June 11-14. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 PM with the gates to Marchant Stadium opening at 6:00 PM. Thursday is Flying Tigers USO Night. Fans can enjoy $1 beers and sodas while the Flying Tigers will be celebrating USO night and the team will play in their special camo jerseys.
The series continues on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM. The first 500 paid adults 15 and over will receive a Flying Tigers Mark “The Bird” Fidrych T-Shirt sponsored by Team Hammer. Kids eat free at all Friday home games as well. All kids 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, soda and bag of chips with paid admission.
Fidrych was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 1974 amateur draft and pitched for the Lakeland Tigers in 1975. He pitched in 17 games for Lakeland and compiled a 5-9 record with a 3.77 ERA. He allowed only 111 hits in 117.0 innings pitched. Only one season later in 1976 at the age of 21, Fidrych became a baseball and pop culture phenomenon. He would win American League Rookie of the Year honors after winning 19 games and leading the American League with a 2.34 EAR and 24 complete games. He was an American League All-Star selection and finished second in the Cy Young award voting.
Game three of the series will be on Saturday, June 13. Game time is scheduled for 6:00 PM with the gates opening at 5:00 PM. Following the game will be a spectacular post fireworks show sponsored by The Ledger. The Flying Tigers will also be celebrating 80’s Night throughout the game.

The series concludes on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 PM with gates opening at noon. Sunday is Family Fun Day. All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game. Kids can also play catch on the field before the game and run the bases after the game (weather permitting). All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae compliments of Dairy Queen.
Tickets for the homestand and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at Lakeland Flying Tigers: Home

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Flying Tigers Power Past Reds in Third

By DAVID YATES
Ledger Correspondent


Published: Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7:06 a.m.
LAKELAND | The Flying Tigers belted three home runs in the third inning and thumped the Sarasota Reds, 9-1, in Florida State League baseball on Friday night.

A Joker Marchant Stadium crowd of 710 saw Lakeland catcher Jordan Newton, first baseman Michael Bertram, and center fielder Jeramy Laster all go deep against Sarasota starter Scott Carroll (0-1) in the largest ballpark, dimension-wise, in the FSL.

It marked the first time since June 18, 2007, that the Flying Tigers had homered three times in one inning. Cameron Maybin, Will Rhymes and Wilkin Ramirez all went deep in the 6th inning of Lakeland's 3-2 win at Dunedin Stadium.

"I can't remember three home runs in an inning during my whole career," said Lakeland Manager Andy Barkett, who has been in professional baseball for 15 years.

Lakeland starter Charlie Furbush (4-3) and relievers Lester Oliveros, Brendan Wise, and Scott Green combined to give up just one run on eight hits.

Newton, Laster, Justin Henry, Santo Deleon, and Mike Gosse all had two hits.

The two teams play again tonight at 6.


Flying Tigers Power Past Reds in Third | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[hueytaxi]

Glenn Ezell and Mike Rojas back in town tonight. Not sure if any of the other staff is here......

[fyrftrjim]

Flying Tigers Get Easy Win Over Crabs


Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 5:26 a.m.
PORT CHARLOTTE | The Lakeland Flying Tigers had 12 hits and took advantage of two errors by the Charlotte Stone Crabs to earn a 7-2 victory Thursday night.

Michael Bertram led the way with three hits, including a triple and a double, and L.J. Gagnier (5-4) pitched six innings to get the win.

The Stone Crabs took a 2-0 lead after the first inning, but Lakeland came back with three in the third and then added three more in the sixth. Audy Ciriaco and Justin Henry both scored in the sixth on a fielding error by Charlotte to give Lakeland a 6-2 lead.

Jeramy Laster scored on a passed ball in the top of the ninth to give the Flying Tigers an insurance run. Henry, Laster and Ciriaco each had two hits for Lakeland, which won't play again until Monday because of this weekend's All-Star Game.

Flying Tigers Get Easy Win Over Crabs | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[fyrftrjim]

Cubs Win Doubleheader Against the Flying Tigers

Published: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:56 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:56 p.m.

LAKELAND | The Daytona Cubs scored five runs off of Lakeland Flying Tiger starter Mauricio Robles in the opener Monday night, then rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh of the nightcap to complete a doubleheader sweep at Marchant Stadium.

The five runs off of Robles in the opener propelled the Cubs to a 10-2 win in the first game.

The two-run seventh in the seven-inning nightcap gave the Cubs a 5-4 win.

In the first game, Daytona tagged Lakeland pitchers for 16 hits. Starlin Castro and Brandon Guyer each had three hits and drove in two runs in the Cubs' victory.

Daytona scored twice in the first off Robles. Guyer doubled home the first run and later scored on a single by Jovan Rosa.

Chris Carlson singled home a Lakeland run in the bottom of the inning, but Daytona pushed its lead to 5-1 in the third with three more off of Robles, who was lifted ater 2 2/3 innings.

Guyer started the rally with a single, then scored on a triple by Robinson Chirinos. Jake Opitz followed with a single. The Cubs eventually loaded the bases forcing a pitching change, and Opitz scored on a walk given up by Lakeland reliever Lester Oliveros.

The Cubs put the game away for good with four more runs in the sixth and one in the seventh.

In the nightcap, the Flying Tigers took a 4-3 lead into the seventh after Chris Carlson's solo homer in the sixth game Lakeland its lead.

The Cubs tied it on an single by Nate Samson, then took the lead when Guyer followed with another single.

Scott Green took the loss allowing four hits and both runs in the seventh inning.

Despite the loss, Lakeland catcher Scott Newton had a productive game going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs.

Game three of the four-game series with the Cubs will be at Marchant Stadium this morning at 10:30 a.m.


Cubs Win Doubleheader Against the Flying Tigers | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

[saab93driver]

LFT Catcher Scott Newton?! I guess we should just be thankful somebody at the Ledger is writing something.

[hueytaxi]

Originally Posted by saab93driver

LFT Catcher Scott Newton?! I guess we should just be thankful somebody at the Ledger is writing something.

Let me defend David Yates who normally writes the Home articles. This was not his work.

[fyrftrjim]

Error Gives Flying Tigers First Win of Second Half


Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:45 a.m.

Justin Henry scored on a throwing error by Daytona's Starlin Castro in the bottom of the eighth inning to help give the Flying Tigers a 2-1 win victory at Joker Marchant Stadium.

The Flying Tigers trailed early but came back and tied it when Audy Ciriaco hit a ground-rule double and scored on a double by Joshua Workman in the sixth inning.

Lakeland starter Matt Hoffman allowed just three hits in four innings. The only run he allowed came in the first on a single by Nate Samson that scored Castro.

Hoffman got stellar relief from Robbie Weinhardt (1-1) and Brendan Wise.

Weinhardt got his first win of the year with four innings of three-hit ball. He also struck out three.

Wise got his first save of the season by pitching a perfect ninth.

The teams will face off again tonight starting at 5 in a doubleheader. The games are also all you can eat night. Tickets are $10


Error Gives Flying Tigers First Win of Second Half | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

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Sarasota Blanks Flying Tigers, 1-0

Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11:52 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11:52 p.m

Sarasota Blanks Flying Tigers, 1-0 | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

SARASOTA | The Sarasota Reds scored the game's only run in the bottom of the first in a 1-0 win Thursday night over the Lakeland Flying Tigers in Florida State League baseball.

Neftali Soto's infield grounder scored Justin Reed for the game's only run.

Lakeland pitcher L.J. Gagnier (5-5) worked eight innings striking out 13 while allowing just five hits and the lone run in the first.

The Flying Tigers, who managed just four hits on the night against three Sarasota pitchers, left the bases loaded in the fifth and runners on second and third in the seventh.

Lakeland is at Sarasota again tonight at 7 p.m.

[MocMan]

Originally Posted by fyrftrjim

Error Gives Flying Tigers First Win of Second Half


Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:45 a.m.


Error Gives Flying Tigers First Win of Second Half | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

Be glad when David Yates returns to the Ledger. This article was on the June 24 game stating the Tigers win first game of the second half. Wrong. Second half started with the June 25 game at Sarasota.