Flying Tigers, Manatees Games Cancelled

Published on August 16, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release

Lakeland, FL - Today's scheduled Florida State League games between the Lakeland Flying Tigers and the Brevard County Manatees have been cancelled due to heavy rain and wet playing conditions at Joker Marchant Stadium. The two teams resumed yesterday's suspended game with the Manatees leading 5-1 in the top of the second inning. The teams were only able to play until the bottom of the third inning before the heavy rain moved into Marchant Stadium. The games will not be made up.

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