TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Tarpons made a spirited push late on Saturday night at “The Tank,” but ultimately came up short, falling to the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 6-3. Despite outhitting Lakeland 12-10, timely hits from the Flying Tigers and a few missed opportunities kept the Tarpons from completing the comeback.
Brandon Decker kept Tampa in it early, working around traffic over the first four frames. However, Lakeland broke through in the second when Sergio Tapia launched a two-run homer to left, giving the visitors an early edge.
After two scoreless innings, the Flying Tigers extended their lead in the fifth with a two-run single to left, making it 4-0…