Clarkin Wins Debut as T-Yanks Hold on

Published on August 8, 2014 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Tampa Yankees News Release


TAMPA, Fla. - Behind a solid high-A debut by 19-year-old Ian Clarkin, the Tampa Yankees (24-23) defeated the Brevard County Manatees (21-23) 6-4 on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The win gives Tampa a series victory, taking three of the four games.

Clarkin (1-0) allowed just one run in five innings of work. The southpaw scattered seven hits and one walk, striking out four in his first start with the Tampa Yankees. The Yankees drafted Clarkin in the first round (33rd overall) in 2013.

Angelo Gumbs led the offense for Tampa, driving in four runs while providing two home runs in a 2-for-3 night.

The Yankees opened the scoring off RHP Tyler Wagner in the second. Matt Snyder hit a ground-rule double to left-center field and later scored on a two-run home run by Gumbs off the scoreboard in left field.

Tampa added to its lead in the fourth as Aaron Judge drew a leadoff walk and scored on an ensuing double to the corner in left field by Snyder. A wild pitch by Wagner sent Snyder to third and Gumbs delivered an RBI sacrifice fly, giving the Yankees a 4-0 lead.

The Manatees put a run on the board in the fifth against Clarkin. Back-to-back singles started the inning before Brandon Macias hit into a 5-4-3 double play. A two-out single by Nathan Orf drove in the run, making it 4-1.

Wagner (11-5) allowed four runs on six hits in five innings for Brevard County and suffered his first loss since June 3rd. The righty walked two and struck out six. It was only the second time all season Wagner had allowed more than three runs.

The T-Yanks added two more runs off Brevard County relievers in the seventh and eighth. Mark Payton hit a leadoff double and advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Cito Culver. One out later, Judge lined a run-scoring single into right field. Gumbs led off the eight with a laser beam home run over the wall in left field, giving Tampa a 6-1 lead.

The two late runs proved to be crucial as the Manatees surged back in the ninth. With RHP Brady Lail on the mound, Brevard County loaded the bases with one out. Orf worked an RBI walk and Tampa brought in RHP Alex Smith. Orlando Arcia greeted Smith with a double to left-center, scoring two more runs. An infield single by Tyrone Taylor loaded the bases once again. With the tying runs in scoring position, Smith struck out Michael Reed and Victor Roache to end the game and earn his fifth save of the year.

Snyder went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored. Payton doubled twice, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. Trent Garrison picked up three singles, going 3-for-4.

Up next, the T-Yanks hit the road for a three-game set in Dunedin against the Blue Jays beginning on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. LHP Caleb Smith (2-1, 5.31 ERA) will take the hill for Tampa. LHP Jeremy Gabryszwski (1-0, 3.60 ERA) is scheduled to start for Dunedin.

The next Tampa Yankees home game is Wednesday, August 13th against the Lakeland Flying Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Every Wednesday night Tampa Yankees home game, kids eat FREE! Kids 14 and under receive a coupon for a FREE scooter dog, cracker jacks, and small soda with the purchase of a reserved ticket ($5)! Also, kids run the bases after the game.

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