Tampa Tarpons' JT Etheridge in action

Tarpons Ride Fast Start Behind Etheridge's Gem

TAMPA, Fla. - After an hour-long rain delay, the Tampa Tarpons jumped out to an early lead and never looked back Saturday night, defeating the St. Lucie Mets at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 5-2. St. Lucie struck first in the opening inning without recording a hit. Edward Lantigua was hit by a pitch, swiped both second and third, and came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Randy Guzman. Tampa responded immediately in ... Full Story