Maybin Powers Flying Tigers

Ramirez also collects three hits in 10-4 victory over Fort Myers

By DAVID YATES
Lakeland Ledger

LAKELAND - An Education Day crowd of 2,405 area youngsters got a good look at the real potential of the 2007 Flying Tigers as Lakeland pounded Fort Myers, 10-4, in Florida State League Baseball Thursday.

Top draft pick Cameron Maybin had three more hits, including his third home run in 18 hours, and Burke Badenhop tossed six solid innings as the Flying Tigers captured the finale of a three-game series with the Miracle.

Maybin has six hits in his last 10 at-bats, including three homers and a double.

Badenhop is rapidly establishing himself as a potential Detroit ace.

The former Bowling Green right-hander was the franchise's Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2006, when he led West Michigan to the Midewest League championship with a 14-3 record. He is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his first two starts.

Wilkin Ramirez also enjoyed an impressive afternoon, tripling, singling twice, driving in three, and scoring three.