Tampa Tarpons pitcher Xavier Rivas

Rivas, Bullpen Combine for 18Ks in 5-3 Win

The Tampa Tarpons' (3-4) pitching staff stole the show Friday night at "The Tank," piling up an eye-popping 18 strikeouts in a 5-3 victory over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (4-3). Left-hander Xavier Rivas set the tone for Tampa, punching out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. Rivas struck out the side in a commanding first inning and carried that momentum throughout his start. ... Full Story