TAMPA (Interstat) — The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels scored seven runs in the seventh inning to overcome a Tampa Tarpons rally and win, 13-11, on Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Fort Myers improved to 38-29; Tampa dropped to 36-32. Jonathan Stevens (4-1) earned the win, and Brent Francisco (2 saves) recorded the save. Pedro Rodriguez (1-2) took the loss.

The Tarpons outhit Fort Myers, 17-10, but the Mighty Mussels capitalized on key hits. Jayson Bass went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, and Luis Escudero of Tampa hit two homers and drove in three runs. Brando Mayea collected four hits and three RBIs for Tampa.

Fort Myers scored one in the third, four in the fourth, seven in the seventh and one in the ninth. Tampa scored one in the second, third and fifth, six in the sixth and two in the seventh. Attendance was 2,027. Time of game was 3:31.