Bradenton 14, at Tampa 9

BRADENTON, Fla. (Interstat) — In a wild, extra-inning affair that defied pregame projections, the Bradenton Marauders erupted for six runs in the 11th inning to outslug the Tampa Tarpons 14-9 on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game, which lasted 3 hours and 30 minutes before an announced crowd of 837, saw the Marauders overcome an early deficit, blow a late lead, and then pull away for good behind a historic performance from third baseman Murf Gray. Tampa struck first, plating three runs in the opening inning on a two-run double by Engelth Urena and a bases-loaded walk… Read more...