Tarpons Capitalize Early, Hold Off Mighty Mussels
Published on June 24, 2025 under Florida State League (FSL)
Tampa Tarpons News Release
Tampa Tarpons pitcher Justin Lange
(Tampa Tarpons)
TAMPA, Fla. - A fast start at "The Tank" propelled the Tampa Tarpons (2-2) to a well-earned 6-3 win over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (2-2) on Tuesday night.
The Tarpons wasted no time jumping on Fort Myers starter Jason Doktorczyk in the bottom of the first. Brian Sanchez reached on a fielder's choice and later scored on an RBI double by Engelth Urena. Juan Matheus followed with a double of his own before Tyler Wilson capped the three-run frame with an RBI base hit to left.
Tampa continued to put the pressure on Fort Myers early and extended their lead in the second inning after a passed ball and wild pitch allowed Marshall Toole to cross the plate. A solo blast off the bat of Hans Montero in the fourth pushed Tampa's advantage to 5-1.
Starter Brandon Decker turned in a solid outing, allowing just one run over 3.2 innings before giving way to right-hander Justin Lange, who earned the win in his first rehab appearance with Tampa. The Mussels showed some life in the sixth, cutting the lead to 6-3 behind a two-run single by Blaze O'Saben, but Tampa's bullpen slammed the door from there.
Brady Kirtner worked a clean frame and closer Chris Veach notched his sixth save of the season with a scoreless ninth.
The series resumes Wednesday night at "The Tank", with first pitch set at 5:00 p.m.
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