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Summer baseball forecast

You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Flying Tigers.

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland during an evening baseball game. A dark cloud lingers in the blue sky, blocking the sunset.

Is there anything more classic than a baseball game on a summer day?

Photo by @julio__garza

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It’s time for the three Bs: Brats, beer, and baseball. This summer’s season is packed full of games and events. From baseball card giveaways to deals on snacks, the summer is just heating up for the Flying Tigers.

About the team

Root, root, root for the home team at a Lakeland Flying Tigers game. The Flying Tigers are the minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, who also play their spring training games in Lakeland. Fun fact: The Flying Tigers’ relationship with the Detroit Tigers is the longest-running unbroken affiliate relationship in professional baseball.

Catch a game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Upcoming games

On Tuesday, July 4, we’ll be defending our home turf against St. Lucie at 5 p.m. Stick around after the game for live entertainment, a DJ, and a fireworks show. Grab your tickets now.

If you can’t make it, see one of these upcoming home games:

  • vs. St. Lucie Mets | Wednesday, July 5 | 6:30 p.m. | It’s All-You-Can-Eat Wednesday — with this special package, chow down on unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, and soda.
  • vs. St. Lucie Mets | Friday, July 7 | 6:30 p.m. | The first 400 fans through the gates get a Lakeland Flying Tigers team baseball card set.
  • vs. Daytona Tortugas | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Play baseball bingo to win prizes from local restaurants and attractions.

Check out the rest of the schedule.

Feeling the team spirit? Grab your gear before the game.

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