FSL1 Lakeland Flying Tigers

Tigers clinch first half title

Published on June 13, 2005 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release


The team with the best record in professional baseball is now a first-half divisional champion. The Lakeland Tigers defeated the Ft. Myers Miracle today in 11 innings, 2-1. The win completed a 4-game series sweep and clinched the Florida State League West Division first half championship for the Tigers.

The Tigers now hold a 6 game lead over 2nd place Dunedin with only 3 games left to play before the all-star break. Coming into the game today, the Tigers needed either a victory or a Dunedin loss to clinch the divisional title. Dunedin plays tonight against Tampa and has 4 games remaining before the break.

With the first half title, the Tigers have assured themselves a birth in the FSL playoffs and a matchup with the 2nd half champion in the first round. If the Tigers repeat as champions in the 2nd half, they would face off against a wildcard team in a best-of-three series.

The Tigers (43-19) now travel to Dunedin for a 3-game set with the Blue Jays. Following the series, ten Lakeland players will then make the trip to Clearwater for the 43rd annual FSL All-Star game on Saturday, June 18th. The Tigers have the most all-star representatives of any team in the league.

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