Pitcher of the Week & Bark at the Ballpark
May 1, 2017 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Tampa Yankees News Release
LHP Josh Rogers Named FSL Pitcher of the Week
The Florida State League named Tampa Yankees LHP Josh Rogers "Pitcher of the Week" today. This honor was for games played April 24th - 30th.     Â
Rogers pitched seven innings against the Daytona Tortugas to get his second win of the season on Saturday, April 29th. The 22-year-old allowed only three (3) hits, one (1) walk and one (1) unearned run while tying his career-high with eight (8) strikeouts. Â
This is the third year of professional baseball for the 2015 First-Year Player Draft pick (11th round) from New Albany, Indiana.
Bark at the Ballpark
 "Bark at the Ballpark" returns to George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, May 6th. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the Tampa Yankees will battle the Charlotte Stone Crabs at 6:30 p.m. Â
Fans are invited to bring their dog to interact with local pet vendors and enjoy the ballgame. All dogs must have a $5 ticket, valid county tags and current vaccinations in order to enter the stadium. Proceeds from dog tickets will benefit "Southeastern Guide Dogs".
To purchase tickets for "Bark at the Ballpark," fans can visit the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office or Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Upcoming 6-Game H ome stand
The Tampa Yankees are back home at George M. Steinbrenner Field for a 6-game home stand beginning Friday, May 5th @ 7:00pm vs the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Click here to see the full 2017 Promotional Calendar
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