Posts Tagged ‘Flying Tigers’

The Detroit Tigers 2008 first round draft pick (21st overall), Ryan Perry, will join the Flying Tigers in time for tonight’s game against the Tampa Yankees at 7:00 p.m.
Since joining the organization, Perry has appeared in two games for the Gulf Coast League Tigers.  In two innings, Perry has a 0-0 record with four strikeouts.  [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers annual summer recreation game will be Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 am.  The fun is not just reserved for the kids.  Come out and have lunch while watching the Flying Tigers take on the Jupiter Hammerheads.  Or just call in sick to work and come out.  Don’t worry we wont tell anyone.

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 [...]

Does it get any better than this? Sitting at a ballpark on a nice summer night watching baseball and fireworks and honoring the military heroes that make our country free. The answer: no. Be there. It is pretty much your patriotic duty.

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 while giving [...]

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 [...]