Bradenton 1, at Tampa 12

TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — The Tampa Tarpons erupted for nine runs in a chaotic fourth inning Wednesday night, transforming a tight pitchers’ duel into a 12-1 rout of the Bradenton Marauders at George M. Steinbrenner Field. A crowd of 454 watched the Tarpons even their season series with Bradenton at one game apiece, rebounding emphatically from an 11-inning, 14-9 loss to the Marauders just 24 hours earlier. The victory improved Tampa’s record to 4-7, while Bradenton fell to 3-8. The game’s defining, decisive moment arrived in the bottom of the fourth. Entering the frame tied 1-1, the Tarpons sent 14… Read more...