Tampa Tarpons pitcher Joel Valdez

Familia homers twice, Tarpons pummel Threshers, 9-4

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (22-12) ended the week on a high note, defeating the Clearwater Threshers (12-24) at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 9-4. The Tarpons capitalized on some freebies gifted by the Threshers early on and rode their bats the rest of the way. LF Christopher Familia packed his power stroke Sunday afternoon, launching two home runs in the winning effort. LHP Joel Valdez (3.2IP, 4H, 2ER, BB, 7K) made hi... Full Story