St. Lucie washed out

By Treasure Coast Palm staff reports

Friday's game between the St. Lucie Mets and the Fort Myers Miracle at William Hammond Stadium was postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. today.

TAMPA 2, VERO BEACH 1: George Kontos pitched seven strong innings for his first win as the Tampa Yankees edged Vero Beach in a pitcher's battle Friday at Legends Field.

Kontos (1-2) gave up five hits and one run. Michael Wlodarczyk (4-4) took the loss, but pitched well in his own right as he surrendered two runs on five hits while striking out eight in 6 2/3 innings.