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Lakeland Flying Tigers Defeat St. Lucie Mets 3-1 at Clover Park

August 27, 2025
6:02 pm

The Lakeland Flying Tigers defeated the St. Lucie Mets 3-1 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, marking a strong pitching performance and timely hitting in this latest Minor League Baseball matchup. For a detailed breakdown of the game and how the Mets fell short, see the St. Lucie Mets vs. Lakeland Flying Tigers game summary.

St. Lucie Mets vs Lakeland Flying Tigers: Game Recap

The main keyword, St. Lucie Mets, featured prominently as they faced the Lakeland Flying Tigers on August 27, 2025. The game was held at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The Flying Tigers limited the Mets to just three hits, tying the series at 1-1.

Pitching Highlights and Key Moments

The Mets took an early 1-0 lead, but the game shifted in the sixth inning. Cristian Santana of the Flying Tigers delivered a decisive three-run double off Colton Cosper, giving Lakeland a 3-1 advantage. After that, the Mets were unable to recover offensively.

Kevin Villavicencio led off the bottom of the sixth with a bunt single, but that was the last hit for St. Lucie. The inning ended with a double play and a strikeout by Eliseo Mota, who also pitched a perfect seventh inning with two strikeouts.

Strong Bullpen Performances

The Flying Tigers’ bullpen was effective. Jatnk Diaz worked around a two-out walk in the eighth, and Ethan Sloan closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning the save on just 11 pitches.

MLB Rehab Assignments in Port St. Lucie

Two New York Mets outfielders, Jose Siri and Jesse Winker, began MLB rehab assignments with the St. Lucie Mets. Siri batted leadoff, drawing a walk in the first inning and scoring on a throwing error by Lakeland shortstop Jack Goodman. Siri was also hit by a pitch in his second at-bat. Winker, batting second, finished 0 for 2 with a strikeout and a double play.

Starting Pitchers: Jimenez and Reyes

Jonathan Jimenez started for St. Lucie, pitching four scoreless innings and lowering his ERA to 1.77. For Lakeland, Gabriel Reyes started but exited after being hit by a comebacker from Antonio Jimenez in the third inning. Ignacio Briceno replaced Reyes and pitched two scoreless innings, earning the win.

Additional Game Notes and Statistics

Randy Guzman went 1 for 3 with a double, his ninth in 18 games with St. Lucie.
The Mets are now 0-10 at Clover Park in games started by opposing left-handed pitchers.
Series is tied 1-1, with the next game scheduled for Thursday at 6:10 p.m. at Clover Park.
Mets record: 72-49 overall, 38-18 in the second half. Flying Tigers: 70-48 overall, 32-22 in the second half.

Upcoming Promotions at Clover Park

Fans attending the next game can enjoy $2 select beer, hot dogs, soda, and popcorn. The third game of the series will continue at Clover Park, offering affordable concessions for attendees. Looking ahead, the St. Lucie Mets will host the Daytona Tortugas at Clover Park from April 22-27, promising even more exciting baseball action for fans.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Lucie Mets

What is the St. Lucie Mets’ home stadium?

The St. Lucie Mets play their home games at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

How did the St. Lucie Mets perform against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on August 27, 2025?

The St. Lucie Mets lost 3-1 to the Lakeland Flying Tigers, managing only three hits in the game. For more on their recent series, check out this exciting six-game series hosted by the Port St. Lucie Mets.