Miracle offense returns in win

By Special to the Fort Myers News Press

DUNEDIN — Eli Tintor put together a 3-for-5 night to lead the Fort Myers Miracle to a season-high in runs and a 10-4 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays at Knology Park on Friday night.

Tintor, who had a grand slam and five RBI, fell a triple shy of baseball's cycle.

After being shutout for 14 innings in Thursday's doubleheader, the Miracle wasted little time in scoring on Friday.

Juan Portes led off the game with a double to left and promptly score a few pitches later on a RBI-single from Erik Lis.

Tintor's grand slam came in the fourth inning sending the Miracle out to a 5-0 lead. Jeff Christy led off the frame reaching on a throwing error by Jays shortstop Luis Sanchez. Whit Robbins would follow with a walk before Caleb Moore's single to center loaded the bases. On a first pitch fastball from Dunedin starter Kurt Isenberg, Tintor would connect on the money ball for his second round-tripper of the season.

The Miracle erupted for five more runs in the ninth.

The Miracle and Jays will wrap up the four-game series tonight at 7. Major-leaguer will start for the Blue Jays.