Lakeland Tigers

The Lakeland Tigers, a Single A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, play at Joker Marchant Stadium. Joker Marchant Stadium is named after a recreation director of Lakeland. The stadium was built in 1966 and received a major renovation in 2003. The only thing that appeared to remain from the old field were the upper backless bleachers down the third base line. Seating capacity is 8,500, but I estimate less than 200 attended the game. The Tigers were playing the Clearwater Phillies in a one hour rain delayed game. About 6pm a major thunderstorm moved through the Lakeland area. Apparently the field crew did not get the tarp on the infield, so they had to do quite a bit of work to get it dried out before the game. The outfield drained very well. The Tigers scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning and held that lead until the top of the 9th. Then the Phillies scored 4 runs which put them ahead 5-4, the final score. The box score was Clearwater R-5, H-6, E-0 and Lakeland R-4, H-8, E-1. The field lines are RF & LF-340' and CF-420'. This is one of the larger fields we have seen. The Howell & Thornhill sponsored East Lakeland Mini-Minors little league team went on the field with the Lakeland players before the game. Their pictures are shown. Tonight we won a steak dinner as part of the program drawing. Every night is a special night--not sure what Monday is, Tuesday is 2 for 1 general admission, Wednesday is $1 peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, dilly bars and ice cream sandwiches, Thursday is $1 12oz beer and sodas, Friday is Family Friday sponsored by Coke, Saturday is Fireworks, and Sunday is Kids run around the bases. New Logo.