Tampa Tarpons' Gabriel Barbosa in action

Barbosa's Brilliance Not Enough, Tampa Drops Series Opener To Lakeland

TAMPA, Fla. - A pitchers' duel broke out Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field as the Tampa Tarpons (4-12) dropped the series opener to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (10-6), 2-1. RHP Gabriel Barbosa (6.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 8K, WP) and Joe Miller went toe to toe, each allowing just one run in their starts. Lakeland won the battle of the bullpens, with the difference maker being a solo home run off the bat of Brett Callahan. ... Full Story