Tampa Tarpons pitcher Trevor Stephan devilers a pitch

Palma, Sands Homer in 5-4 Loss to Charlotte

TAMPA, Fla. - A late comeback fell short for the Tampa Tarpons in a 5-4 loss to the Charlotte Stone Crabs in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Donny Sands and Alexander Palma both homered while combining for all four hits by the Tarpons. RHP Trevor Stephan stranded a runner at second base in each of the first three innings while keeping Charlotte (34-15, 69-46) off the board... Full Story