Tampa Tarpons' Alan Mejia crowns Manny Ramirez

Perachi Outduels Merda, Tarpons Fall To Marauders In Series Opener

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (8-14) returned to George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday night to face the Bradenton Marauders (14-8). Timely hitting from the Marauders and a couple of rally-killing double plays were the difference in the game, giving Bradenton game one of the series, 5-2. RHP Hayden Merda (5.0IP, 2H, 3R, 4BB, 8K) kicked off the six-game homestand on the mound. Merda hit one-speed bump in the third inning... Full Story