Daytona dashed by Palm Beach, 5-1, in opener
JUPITER, Fla. — 3B Austin Callahan tripled and scored on an error to open Daytona's and the game's scoring in the top of the third inning. However, Palm Beach took the lead in the bottom of the inning and never looked back. The Cardinals scored four in the third and
JUPITER, Fla. — 3B Austin Callahan tripled and scored on an error to open Daytona's and the game's scoring in the top of the third inning. However, Palm Beach took the lead in the bottom of the inning and never looked back. The Cardinals scored four in the third and snapped the Tortugas' three-game win streak with a 5-1 victory at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Tuesday night.
With the bases empty and one out, Callahan (1-4, R, 3B, SO) fell behind in the count 1-2 before ripping a line drive to deep left-center field. The center fielder tracked it down to his right, but could not make the play and slammed violently against the padded fence.
The Fremont, Neb. native never stopped hustling and made a turn for the plate after the left fielder bobbled picking the leather off the grass. The eventual throw in from the outfield trickled up the third-base line, allowing Callahan to score, giving Daytona (19-34, 48-70) a 1-0 edge.
In the bottom of the inning, Palm Beach (31-23, 61-57) ignited a rally with two out. CF Victor Scott (0-3, R, 2 BB, 2 SO) coaxed a free pass and promptly stole second base. With Scott in motion on a 3-2 pitch, LF Nathan Church (1-5, R, RBI) poked a looper into shallow left for an RBI knock, tying the game at one.
After back-to-back walks loaded the bases, Daytona made a pitching change. One strike away from keeping the game tied through three, CF Joshua Báez (1-3, R, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 SO) hammered a 1-2 delivery off the fence in left. All three base runners came in to score, while the 2021 second-round pick was thrown out trying to stretch his hit to a triple, giving the Cardinals a 4-1 lead.
Palm Beach mustered one final insurance run in the sixth. The Redbirds loaded the bases when the first three batters of the inning reached on a Báez hit-by-pitch and singles from C Jimmy Crooks (2-4, SO) and 2B Brody Moore (2-4, SO). SS Jeremy Rivas (0-3, RBI, BB, SO) chased in the last tally with a run-creating ground out to second.
RHP José Davila (6.0 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, 5 SO) yielded just one unearned run over a season-high-tying six innings of work for Palm Beach, earning his first career Florida State League victory.
Daytona's RHP Ryan Cardona (2.2 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO) was charged with all four runs in the third inning and was saddled with his fourth defeat.
Austin Callahan collected his first career triple — albeit, initially ruled an inside-the-park home run — but Daytona could not extend the win streak to 4.
— Justin Rocke (@JustinRocke) August 31, 2022
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The Tortugas will attempt to even the series at a game apiece on Wednesday night with RHP Tanner Cooper (4-4, 3.57) scheduled to take the hill. RHP Tink Hence (0-1, 1.62) — the No. 96 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline — is expected to get the ball for the Cardinals. Coverage on the Tortugas Radio Network will begin on the MiLB First Pitch app and www.daytonatortugas.com at 6:15 p.m. leading up to the 6:30 p.m. first pitch from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
The Tortugas will return to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday, September 6, to open up their final homestand of the 2022 regular season against the Tampa Tarpons, the Florida State League affiliate of the New York Yankees. The series opens with another Shell Yeah Cookout. The $15 add-on includes the full “Bases Loaded” menu during a 90-minute buffet with hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, baked beans, cookies, Pepsi products, and more. It is also a Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Radiology Associates Imaging. The Tortugas will don unique pink-clad uniforms that will be auctioned off at the end of the season with all proceeds to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Silver Sluggers Night presented by Conviva is a part of the festivities. The exclusive 60-and-older club features deals at the team store, concession stands for members, and more. The series opener also marks a Taco Tuesday with options at the concession stands starting at just $3.
Multi-game plans, group packages, and single-game tickets are currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com or by calling the Tortugas’ Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.
ABOUT THE DAYTONA TORTUGAS
The Daytona Tortugas are the Single-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of Minor League Baseball’s Florida State League. The Tortugas play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in downtown Daytona Beach, Fla. Jackie Robinson Ballpark also plays host to Bethune-Cookman University, the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Museum, and many community events and initiatives of all sizes throughout the year.
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