Miracle close out first half with win

By Daily News staff

The Fort Myers Miracle knocked off the Lakeland Tigers, 5-1, on Tuesday to close the first half of the Florida State League season at Hammond Stadium.

Fort Myers finished the first half 37-27.

Errol Simonitsch allowed one run on nine hits, striking out five in seven innings.

Simonitsch picked up his team-high eighth win of the season. It was the seventh time in 15 appearances Simonitsch allowed one run or less.

Denard Span homered on the first pitch in the bottom of the first for his first homer of the season and second of his career.

The second half of the Florida State League season begins tonight.

The Miracle will take on the Lakeland Tigers in the finale of the three-game series. It is Hurricane Awareness Night and the game can be heard live on WWCN/770 AM.