Miracle’s eighth-inning rally tops Yankees 2-0

By Special to Fort Myers News-Press

Steve Tolleson and Luis Ugueto each picked up an RBI in the bottom of the eighth as the Fort Myers Miracle secured a 2-0 win over the Tampa Yankees on Tuesday.

The Miracle win eliminated the Yankees from playoff contention in the Florida State League’s first half.

Tolleson delivered a flare to right in the eighth to score Whit Robbins, followed by Ugueto’s double that brought Tolleson home and gave the Miracle all the lead they needed.

Miracle starter Yohan Pino pitched eight innings, allowing five hits and striking out seven.

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