
Rainfall Suspends Tarpons and Blue Jays in 4th Inning
August 16, 2019 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Tampa Tarpons News Release
TAMPA, Fla.- Today's game between the Tampa Tarpons and Dunedin Blue Jays was suspended in the bottom of the fourth inning, with the Tarpons leading the Blue Jays, 4-0.
The game is set to be completed as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, August 17that 3:00 p.m., with the gates opening at 2:30 p.m. Play will resume in the bottom of the fourth, with two outs and a runner at second for Dunedin, and a 2-1 count on Kacy Clemens.
Approximately 30 minutes following the completion of the suspended nine-inning game, the teams will play a seven-inning game.
Saturday's originally scheduled doubleheader is now scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 p.m., with the gates opening at 11:30 a.m. Both games will be seven innings in regulation, with Game Two starting approximately 30-minutes following Game One.
Tickets from today's suspension may be taken to the George M. Steinbrenner Field box office and redeemed for any remaining Tampa Tarpons' regular season home game.
To purchase tickets, fans can visit the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office or visit www.tarponsbaseball.com. Tickets start at $5 for upper reserved seating, $8 for lower reserved seating, and parking is always free.
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