Miracle spoil Solomon's superb debut, 2-0

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In his Florida State League debut, RHP Jared Solomon set season-highs with seven strikeouts over six innings. Yet, the Fort Myers Miracle spoiled his evening, as the Daytona Tortugas fell, 2-0, in front of 2,377 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday night.

Both teams failed to make a dent in the scoreboard until Fort Myers (28-20) finally broke the drought in the fifth. CF Aaron Whitefield (2-3, R, BB, SO) began the frame with a single and advanced to second on a stolen base. With two down in the frame, SS Royce Lewis (0-4, SO) hit a slow tapper up the third-base line. The throw to first was wild, which allowed Whitefield to score to put the Miracle up 1-0.
The contest remained a one-run affair until Fort Myers added to their advantage in the eighth. On a 2-2 offering, 1B Lewin Díaz (2-4, R, HR, RBI) launched a high-arcing drive down the right-field line. The blast hooked around the foul pole for a solo home run. The 22-year-old's ninth dinger of the year put the Miracle in front, 2-0.
Solomon (6.0 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, 7 SO) was phenomenal in his Daytona (26-22) debut. The 21-year-old surrendered one unearned run over three hits in six innings, striking out seven. However, Solomon suffered his first FSL loss.
RHP Jordan Balazovic (7.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 3 SO) was stellar, as well. Minnesota's No. 20 prospect tossed seven shutout innings to garner his third win in a Miracle uniform. RHP Anthony Vizcaya (2.0 IP, 2 SO) sat down all six batters he faced to collect his league-high-tying seventh save.
The Tortugas will search for a series split on Sunday evening, as RHP Austin Orewiler (1-5, 3.89 ERA) is expected to toe the slab in the finale. Fort Myers is scheduled to counter with the Twins' No. 7 prospect per Baseball America, RHP Jhoan Durán (0-4, 4.60 ERA).
The Tortugas Pre-Game Show will kick off the broadcast at 6:20 p.m. ET, leading up to the 6:35 p.m. ET start at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Sunday evening's contest can be heard on daytonatortugas.com or via the TuneIn Radio and MiLB First Pitch apps.
It will be Military Appreciation Night, as the Tortugas will honor all active and retired military personnel. The first 500 patrons through the stadium gates will receive a limited edition T-Shirt Giveaway courtesy of Halifax Injury Physicians. it will be another Tiny Tugas Night featuring special activities and experiences for all members and Kids Run the Bases following the contest. As a part of Memorial Day Weekend, the series will come to a close with another marvelous Postgame Fireworks display.
Multi-game plans and single-game tickets are still 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 High-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of the 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 Beijing Shougang Eagles of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and many large community events and initiatives throughout the season.