
Beckles Shines, Blue Jays Drop Finale in Tampa
Published on August 17, 2025 under Florida State League (FSL)
Dunedin Blue Jays News Release
TAMPA, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays were unable to hold onto an early lead as they fell to the Tampa Tarpons 7-5 on Sunday afternoon at The Tank in their series finale.
RHP Holden Wilkerson (3.1 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K) allowed two earned runs in a rain-shortened start, departing after a weather delay in the 4th. Two of the three runs on Wilkerson's line scored following his departure.
LHP Grif Hughes (2.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K) fired 2.2 shutout frames in his second Class-A outing.
1B David Beckles (3-for-4, RBI, R, 2B) logged his first multi-hit game for Dunedin, highlighted by an RBI double in the 5th which gave the Jays a 5-4 lead. His three-hit matched a season-high.
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