Jupiter's Offense Explodes in 13-3 Victory over Daytona Wednesday Night

JUPITER, FL – The Jupiter Hammerheads (49-43, 13-13) offense erupted for 13 runs and 17 hits in a 13-3 victory over the Daytona Tortugas (45-44, 14-9) on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The 17 hits ties a season high for hits in a ballgame which Jupiter did on Saturday against St. Lucie.

The Sharks took the first bite in the scoreboard in the bottom of the first inning off of Daytona starting pitcher Jose Montero. With two outs, Kemp Alderman drove in Davis Bradshaw on an RBI single to get Jupiter on the scoreboard first. Two batters later, Junior Sanchez smacked a two-RBI single scoring Alderman and John Cruz to give Jupiter the early 3-0 lead.

Beginning in the top of the second inning, both teams started to trade runs scoring. Daytona would provide a response in the top of the second inning off of Jupiter starting pitcher Eliazar Dishmey (W, 3-2). With one out and runners at second and third base, Jack Moss hit a RBI groundout to score Ariel Almonte to make it a 3-1 ballgame cutting the Jupiter lead to two runs.

However, Jupiter got the run back in the bottom of the third inning. With runners at the corners and two outs, Cruz hit a RBI infield single off the end of the bat to score Ryan Ignoffo to put the Hammerheads in front 4-1.

Daytona got a run back in the top of the fourth inning thanks to a RBI single by Moss, but the Hammerheads loaded the bases in the bottom of the frame and Bradshaw drew a RBI walk to put Jupiter ahead 5-2.

Dishmey finished his start with five innings pitched and allowed two earned runs on three hits and struck out five batters.

Juan Reynoso was the first pitcher out of the Jupiter bullpen and ran into some trouble. With two runners on and nobody out, Ariel Almonte drilled a ground-rule RBI double to centerfield to cut the Hammerheads’ lead to 5-3. But like most of this game, it was a back-and-forth affair and the Hammerheads exploded for three more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning thanks to a RBI groundout by Ignoffo and a two-RBI single by Alderman to make it 8-3 in favor of Jupiter.

Despite that, Jupiter's offense did not stop putting runs on the board as the Hammerheads scored three runs in the bottom of the frame, as well as two in the bottom of the seventh inning and three more in the bottom of the eighth inning to jump out to a 13-3 lead. The Hammerheads scored in every inning except the second and fifth innings in the game.

Every Hammerhead in the starting lineup had at least one hit while eight of the nine starters had at least one RBI. Alderman, McCants, and Junior Sanchez each had three hits with Sanchez leading the game with four RBIs.

The Hammerheads continue their series with the Tortugas on Thursday, July 25^th with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The Jupiter Hammerheads will become the “Malmö Oat Milkers,” MiLB’s 121^st professional team, as part of a partnership between MiLB and Oatly. Keyner Benitez (0-2, 4.30 ERA) is scheduled to make the start on the mound against Nestor Lorant for Daytona. Click here to purchase your tickets.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS AT ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM**:**

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Dog Day**:** Enjoy baseball with man’s best friend for another “Dog Day” on Friday, July 26th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.

Space Night**:** Blast off into the final frontier for “Space Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, July 27th when the Jupiter “Gas Giants” host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy baseball while learning about STEM and space exploration. There will be real rocket artifacts on the concourse and an augmented reality experience to make you feel like you are in space.

Back to School Night**:** Parents, bring your kids to the ballpark for “Back to School Night” presented by FPL on Saturday, August 3rd when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Bradenton Marauders at 6:00 p.m. The first 500 kids will receive a Cardinals backpack and be sure to get to the ballpark early to get your school supplies throughout the concourse.

Noble Meyer/Masyn Winn Bobblehead Giveaways**:** You won’t want to miss out on two limited-edition collectors’ items. On Saturday, August 10th, the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a mini Noble Meyer bobblehead presented by Gordon and Partners. On Saturday, August 31st, the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a mini Masyn Winn bobblehead presented by Window Gang. Fans have the option of purchasing a guaranteed bobblehead package for $40 which gets you both mini bobbleheads and a reserved box ticket to both games. Visit the ticket office or call Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for more information.

Women Run the Diamond**:** Come to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for “Women Run the Diamond Night” on Saturday, August 17^th when the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals take the field at 6:00 p.m. There will be a women expo beginning at 5:00 p.m with a chance to meet-and-greet women throughout the game and industry. Nominate women of the community by going to rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/women-run-the-diamond with six winners being selected to be recognized pregame and treated to a suite and behind-the-scenes tour.

Baseball and Brews**:** Combine beer and baseball for “Baseball and Brews Night” presented by Southern Eagle Distributing on Saturday, August 24th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. With a special $30 ticket ($35 at the gate), it includes admittance to the craft beer tasting event from 5:00-7:00 p.m., souvenir tasting mug, and a seat at the game. Plus, there will be fireworks after the game.

Dog Day**:** Be sure to bring your dog to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for the final Dog Day of 2024 on Friday, August 30th when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.

Dollar Night**:** End the season on a night dedicated to dollar deals and baseball for “Dollar Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. when the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Jupiter Hammerheads hit the diamond.

About Jupiter Stadium, LTD:

Opening in 1998, the 110-acre complex/stadium is specially designed to house two Major League and two Minor League Baseball Teams. The stadium is home to the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals for Spring Training. The Florida State League’s Jupiter Hammerheads (Class A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins) and Palm Beach Cardinals (Class A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) make their home at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from April through September. This year-round facility can accommodate the smallest birthday party to the largest corporate outing, while never forgetting that each and every fan is our most important product.