zach

Detroit Tigers Designated Hitter is expected to start for the Lakeland Flying Tigers tonight as he continues his Major League Rehab assignment.  The Flying Tigers will take on the Tampa Yankees in the first game of the second half of the FSL season.  First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 and gates to Joker Marchant Stadium [...]

After taking 2 of 3 games at Dunedin, the Lakeland Flying Tigers return home tonight (June 2) to take on the Sarasota Reds in a 3-game series.  Game time is 7:00 and the gates to Joker Marchant Stadium will open at 6:00.  Look in today’s edition of The Ledger for your 2-1 ticket offer.  Tuesday [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers starting pitcher Jonah Nickerson was named Pitcher of the Week by the Florida State League (FSL).  The selection was for the period of May 12-18. In his two starts Nickerson was 1-1 with an ERA of 1.84.  In 14.2 innings pitched he allowed only 9 hits, 2 walks while striking out 13 [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers are hosting another All-You-Can-Eat night tonight (May 21).  Admission is only $10 and includes a ticket to the game, parking and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips, peanuts, popcorn and pretzels from 6:00-9:00 pm.  Ale Gators will be here serving up samples as well while supplies last. The Flying Tigers wrap [...]

Beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17th, the Lakeland Flying Tigers will honor an original Flying Tiger in a season long tribute. Dick Rossi passed away on Thursday, April 17th. To recognize his service and dedication to our country, the Flying Tigers will wear a patch containing his last name, “Rossi,” on the right [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello was named Pitcher of the Week by the Florida State League (FSL) today.  The selection was for the period of May 5-11.   During the week Porcello won both his starts against St. Lucie and Vero Beach.  In 11 innings pitched, Porcello did not allow any runs scored [...]

This is an important week for the Lakeland Flying Tigers on the field as they play two division rivals.  The Flying Tigers will travel to Tampa Monday through Wednesday to take on the Yankees in a battle of the two hottest teams in the Florida State League (FSL).  The Flying Tigers just took 3 of 4 games from the Vero [...]