The Lakeland Tigers drubbed the Fort Myers Miracle 11-2 Monday night in the final game of an eight-game homestand at Hammond Stadium.

The Miracle went 1-7 on the homestand and the most recent defeat follows a disturbing trend. Edgar Ibarra was roughed up for six runs in the first two innings to mark the 12th time in the last 13 games that the Miracle have fallen behind before the third inning.

Ibarra gave up a two-run homer to Tigers designated hitter Jordan Lennerton in the first inning. Wade Gaynor delivered a big blow in the second inning. With two out and the bases loaded, Gaynor doubled down the third base line to clear the bases. Gaynor completed the evening 4-for-5 with three doubles and four runs batted-in.

The Miracle picked up a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning. Dan Rohlfing scored on a wild pitch by Lakeland starter Zach Samuels. Jamaal Hawkins delivered an RBI on an infield hit.

Alex Wimmers toed the rubber in the third inning and lasted four, giving up five runs, including a pair of homers to Avisail Garcia and Rob Brantly.

Ibarra (2-7) was saddled with the loss, but only two of the six runs off the left-hander were earned. The win went to Cole Nelson (5-10) who pitched three perfect innings in relief of Samuels.

After a day off Tuesday, the Miracle (49-59, 15-23) return to action Wednesday when they start a six-game road trip to Bradenton and Palm Beach. The Miracle play three games each with the Marauders and Cardinals.