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St. Lucie Mets Win Championship
Thursday, September 21st , 2023
With a 11-6 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Osceola County Stadium today, the St. Lucie Mets wrapped up their 1st title in team history.
The Mets left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said St. Lucie manager Mel Stottlemyre Jr.. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as St. Lucie celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," Lakeland manager Luis Sojo said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."
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BNN Stats: Single-Season Records
Monday, September 18th , 2023
Who holds the single season record in the Florida State League for doubles?
Tim Hampton, BRA, 43, 2015
Bryce Bush, JUP, 40, 2023
Kyle Beach, FMY, 39, 2023
Earl Jackson, DUN, 38, 2022
Eric Rodriguez, FMY, 37, 2023
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Flying Tigers Prevail, as Round 1 Goes to the Wire
Tuesday, September 12th , 2023
It went the distance, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers finally disposed of the Daytona Tortugas 4-2 in the series clincher at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.
Winning the finale gave the Flying Tigers the series, 3-2. They will now advance to the Championship.
The Most Valuable Player Award went to Lakeland left fielder Jesús Vargas. He batted .318 in the series, collecting 2 RBIs and scoring 4 runs.
"Jesús deserves it," said Flying Tigers manager Luis Sojo. "He was the glue that held our club together."
The Lakeland Flying Tigers will play against the St. Lucie Mets in the next round. St. Lucie won their series against the Charlotte Stone Crabs 3 games to 1. The Championship schedule will be announced after the Round 1 finishes.
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