Caden Bogenpohl hit a go-ahead two-run home run in his first home game for the Clearwater Threshers, who defeated the Tampa Tarpons 5-2 Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. The home run came with two outs in the bottom of the first inning and gave Clearwater the lead for good. The victory was the Threshers’ third straight.
Bogenpohl’s home run was his first professionally, and his first two professional hits have gone for extra bases. Brayden Bakes followed with a leadoff home run in the third inning during his professional debut, giving him his first professional hit. Will Vierling added a leadoff home run in the sixth inning.
Tampa scored once in the fifth inning and again in the sixth, but Clearwater restored its two-run advantage with Vierling’s home run. Bogenpohl later walked, advanced to second and third on a walk and a fielder’s choice, and scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the inning. The run gave the Threshers a three-run lead after seven innings.
Cole Gilley earns win, James Tallon records first save
Cole Gilley earned the win after allowing one run on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts in five innings. Gilley surpassed four innings in an outing for the first time as a professional. James Tallon closed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk while recording two strikeouts.
Tallon earned his first career save as Clearwater’s bullpen protected the 5-2 victory. The Clearwater Threshers entered the game with a 61-40 overall record and a 21-14 record in the relevant split provided by the source. The Tampa Tarpons entered with a 59-43 overall record and a 24-12 record in that split.
The Clearwater Threshers will continue their six-game home series against the Tampa Tarpons Wednesday, Aug. 5, at BayCare Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Source: Original report