'Tugas erase seven-run deficit, down D-Jays in marathon
CLEARWATER, Fla. - In a game that featured 408 total pitches, 25 total runs, and 21 free passes, the Daytona Tortugas erased an early seven-run deficit to salvage the final game of their series against the Dunedin Blue Jays, 14-11, on Thursday afternoon at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium.
'Tugas best Cards, take sole possession of final playoff spot
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Eight of Daytona's nine hitters picked up at least one base-hit, as the Tortugas captured the rubber match of their series with a 7-3 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals in front of 1,171 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Sunday evening.
Yari's triple yanks 'Tugas to walk-off, 3-2
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - After a gut-wrenching defeat on Tuesday, Daytona flipped the script on Wednesday. 1B Bruce Yari delivered a walk-off, two-run triple with one out in the bottom of the ninth, as the Tortugas usurped the Florida Fire Frogs, 3-2, in front of 1,583 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Daytona and Florida split lengthy twinbill
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Nearly 7 hours and 45 minutes after the day of baseball was supposed to begin, the Tortugas and Fire Frogs split a doubleheader, as Daytona took game one in a rout, 8-1, while Florida snuck away with game two, 4-3, on Friday evening at Osceola County Stadium.
Reyes ruins Daytona's night, as Jupiter rallies, 6-3
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Down to their final out and - at one point - their final strike, Jupiter received a go-ahead, pinch-hit grand slam from Ángel Reyes, as the Hammerheads stunned the Daytona Tortugas, 6-3, in front of 1,679 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday night.
'Tugas fly past Tigers, sweep doubleheader
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - After back-to-back rainouts, Daytona benefitted from timely hitting and quality pitching, as the Tortugas swept a doubleheader from the Lakeland Flying Tigers, snagging game one, 6-1, and game two, 2-1, in front of 2,496 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday night.
Daytona dominates Tampa, 9-2, in opener
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - DH José García blasted a three-run home run in the third and 1B Bruce Yari whacked a two-run shot in the eighth, as the Daytona Tortugas powered past the Tampa Tarpons, 9-3, in front of 1,940 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday night.
'Tugas avoid sweep, hold off Threshers, 7-5
CLEARWATER, Fla. - After being out of the lineup since Tuesday, C Hendrik Clementina remerged with a bang. The 22-year-old clubbed a home run and drove in four, as the Daytona Tortugas prevented a sweep with a 7-5 win over the Clearwater Threshers on Sunday afternoon at Spectrum Field.
'Tugas ride early offense to scoot past Frogs, 6-4
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Tortugas erupted for four runs in the third inning and held off a late rally, as Daytona defeated the Florida Fire Frogs, 6-4, in front of 2,674 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Monday night.
Seven-run second leads 'Tugas over Tigers, 9-4
LAKELAND, Fla. - Thanks to a seven-run, seven-hit top half of the second inning, the Daytona Tortugas steamrolled the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 9-4, on Tuesday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Marauders mangle Tortugas, 7-4, in finale
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - CF Stuart Fairchild continued his recent tear by smashing a solo home run in the eighth, but the Bradenton Marauders overthrew the Daytona Tortugas, 7-4, in front of 1,721 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Thursday night.
Fervent first leads 'Tugas over Hammerheads, 4-1
JUPITER, Fla. - After being held to just one run in each of the last two games, Daytona erupted for three in the first inning alone, as the Tortugas defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads, 4-1, on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Lopez leads Daytona to walk-off win, 4-3
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - On the same day he was named to the Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star team, 2B Alejo Lopez came through with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 11th, as the Daytona Tortugas topped the Fort Myers Miracle, 4-3, in front of 2,064 fans at Jackie
'Tugas rally, top Threshers in walk-off, 8-7
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Trailing by three with just four outs left to play, the Tortugas rallied to tie the game in the eighth and won it with two runs in the 10th, as Daytona stunned the Clearwater Threshers, 8-7, in front of 1,081 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday
Late outburst pushes Tortugas to win, 8-6
TAMPA, Fla. - Tied at two going to the seventh, Daytona scored three in that frame, two in the eighth, and one more in the ninth, as the Tortugas swiped the lid-lifter from the Tampa Tarpons, 8-6, on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Yari yanks 'Tugas past Stone Crabs, 8-4
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - 1B Bruce Yari did not let his recent 2-for-19 stretch at the plate carry over into this afternoon's game. The 24-year-old smashed a home run and drove in four, as the Daytona Tortugas boiled the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 8-4, on Wednesday afternoon.
Tortugas throttle Threshers in opener, 10-1
CLEARWATER, Fla. - After back-to-back tough losses, Daytona took out their frustrations against Clearwater on Friday night. The Tortugas erupted for a season-high 10 runs and a year-best 13 hits, as Daytona waxed the Threshers, 10-1, at Spectrum Field.
Wild walk-off caps Tortugas sweep of Blue Jays
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Thanks to a dropped third strike, a double, and a pair of errors, the Daytona Tortugas stunned the Dunedin Blue Jays to walk-off with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings in front of 2,175 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday night.
Jupiter jumps past Daytona with walk-off, 4-3, in extras
JUPITER, Fla. - Tortugas' RHP Ryan Lillie shined in a homecoming of sorts. The former Marlins' prospect and Jupiter starter held his old teammates to one earned run over six innings. However, the Hammerheads had the last say, as a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th from 3B James Nelson gave Jupiter a 4-3 win
Tortugas topple Tarpons in 7-6 triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A night after exiting the game following a hit-by-pitch on his wrist, 3B Jonathan India showed no ill effects. The 22-year-old slammed a two-run home run off the videoboard in left, as the Daytona Tortugas captured their first home win of the season with a 7-6 victory over the