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Six-Run Lead Slips Away in Series Finale

Tortugas can’t hold 6-0 advantage as St. Lucie rallies to take the series
August 18, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored five runs in the first two innings and led 6-0 after five innings, but the St. Lucie Mets scored seven runs over the sixth and seventh frames to steal a 7-6 victory on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (17-29, 39-73) claimed

Faltine Homers, Lorant Strong, But St. Lucie Wins in Ninth

Mets push across deciding run in ninth as Daytona drops series opener
August 13, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Trey Faltine blasted a home run and Nestor Lorant struck out seven over 5.0 strong innings, but the St. Lucie Mets pushed across the go-ahead run in the top the ninth as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (14-27, 36-71)

Reyes Homers, Moss Drives in Three as Tortugas Win Third Straight

Tortugas strong start to series continues behind early lead, strong pitching late
August 8, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—Luis Reyes homered and drove in two, Jack Moss added two hits and three RBI, and Drew Pestka ended the night with 3.0 perfect innings as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away from the Tampa Tarpons 6-1 on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (20-16, 51-51) has started

Tortugas Ride Four Homers to 17-10 Triumph

Tortugas score most runs in over three seasons, pound out 19 hits in win
August 6, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas crushed four home runs, stroked 19 hits and scored their most runs since 2021, bludgeoning the Tampa Tarpons 17-10 on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (18-16, 49-51) scored their most runs since 2021 and tallied their most hits since 2017, as seven players

Trey Faltine Named Florida State League Player of the Week

Infielder shows off power and speed in dominant week at the dish
August 5, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas infielder Trey Faltine has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for the week of July 30-August 4 after breaking out against the Dunedin Blue Jays The 23-year-old native of Houston, Texas started all six games last week and went 8-for-17, slashing .471/.524/1.000.

Pineda’s Homer, Faltine’s Huge Night Not Enough in 13-7 Setback

Dunedin scores 13 times in first five innings to claim series win
August 3, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda homered and Trey Faltine homered and stole home as part of a three-hit, three-RBI day, but the Dunedin Blue Jays rode back-to-back five run innings as they defeated the Rumberos de Daytona 13-7 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Dunedin (18-16, 52-48) pounded out 14 hits, including two

Sanchez’s Three RBI Lead 8-5 Victory to Even Series

Tortugas pound out 11 hits in Thursday night win
August 1, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carlos Sanchez stroked two two-out singles and drove in three runs as the Daytona Tortugas scored eight runs in the first six inning and held off a late rally by the Dunedin Blue Jays to even the series with an 8-5 victory. Daytona (17-14, 48-49) pounded out 11

Stafura’s Six RBI Lead Game One Win as Tortugas Split Doubleheader

Shortstop’s career night keys win in opener while Dunedin drubs Daytona in nightcap
July 31, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura had three hits, a home run, and six RBI in the first game of a doubleheader as the Daytona Tortugas took the opener 7-5 before the Dunedin Blue Jays roared back to earn a split with a 12-1 victory in the nightcap on Wednesday night at

Pineda’s Homer Keys Five-Run Frame, But Tortugas Falter in 11th

Daytona ends series with second 11-inning defeat in three games
July 28, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—Esmith Pineda blasted his seventh home run of the year to power a five-run seventh inning, but the Tortugas couldn’t hold a three-run lead, and the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied for a 7-6 victory in 11 innings on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (16-14, 52-44) earned a

Tortugas Tripped Up in 11-Inning Duel

Jupiter scores twice in 11th, winning on walk-off home run
July 26, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied to tie the game in the eighth, then took the lead in the 11th, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored twice in the bottom of the 11th to claim a 4-3 victory on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (14-12, 51-43) earned their third

14 Runs in 14 Innings for Daytona in Doubleheader Sweep

Tortugas run win streak to three with second twinbill sweep of season
June 29, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera homered and drove in five runs over both games and Yassel Pino added a home run and three RBI in game two as the Daytona Tortugas swept a Saturday night doubleheader from the Jupiter Hammerheads 7-4 and 7-3 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (4-3, 35-38) earned

Tortugas and Cardinals Split Wednesday Doubleheader

Teams swap a pair of one-run contests to begin series
June 12, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Ricardo Cabrera blasted a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning to lead Daytona to a 4-3 victory, though Palm Beach held off a seventh-inning rally in game two as they won 3-2 as the two teams split Wednesday's doubleheader at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The first four innings

Early Offense, Late Homer Lifts Tortugas to 9-8 Win

Daytona rides 14-hit attack as they cling on for third-straight win
May 25, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabera and Carter Graham blasted home runs to pace a 14-hit attack as the Daytona Tortugas held off the hard-charging Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to earn their straight win, 9-8 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-22) swatted a season-high seven extra-base hits to help

Almonte Homers in 12-6 Setback

Relentless Clearwater attack sends Tortugas to third loss of series
May 17, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla—Ariel Almonte connected for his Florida State League-leading 11th home run, but the Clearwater Threshers rode a relentless offensive attack as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 12-6 on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. Clearwater (25-12) is assured of no worse than a series split by taking three of the

Tortugas Blitz Flying Tigers Late In 15-4 Rout

Tortugas score 13 runs in three innings for resounding romp
May 10, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored five runs in the sixth and eight more in the eighth to overrun the Lakeland Flying Tigers as the Tortugas snapped a three-game losing streak in a 15-4 rout in front 2,687 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Friday night. Daytona (18-13) set season highs

Almonte’s Blast Helps Build Big Lead as Tortugas Hang on, 7-5

Daytona survives late push from Palm Beach to win series
May 4, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte crushed his ninth home run of the season and the Daytona Tortugas built a six-run lead before hanging on to secure a series victory with a 7-5 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (16-10) secured their first series

Pitelli’s Walk-Off Homer Ends Wild 8-7 Victory

Pitelli swats two of four Daytona homers in seesaw battle for first home win
April 11, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Trey Faltine tied the game with a two-run ninth-inning home run and Dominic Pitelli’s second longball of the night won it three batters later as the Daytona Tortugas hit four home runs in the final four innings to outslug the Palm Beach Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night at

Tortugas trounce Redbirds, 10-4, to close road schedule

Trey Faltine and Jack Rogers combine to reach base six times, score four, drive in two
September 4, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — Once members of the same club baseball organization in Texas, SS Trey Faltine and RF Jack Rogers are still doing damage years later in the professional ranks. The pair of Lone Star state natives each reached base three times, adding a double and an RBI apiece, as

Palm Beach propels past Daytona, 3-2

Austin Callahan and Yerlin Confidan collect multi-hit games in loss
September 2, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — 3B Austin Callahan and RF Yerlin Confidan each recorded multi-hit games for Daytona, but Palm Beach put up two runs in the fifth to take the lead for good, as the Cardinals claimed a 3-2 victory over the Tortugas on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

Tortugas ride Rogers, Faltine to extra-inning win, 8-5

Rogers records first career multi-homer game, Faltine lofts first career blast
August 27, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — The Lone Star state was well represented for Daytona on Saturday night. Spring native DH Jack Rogers registered his first career multi-home run game, while his old friend and Richmond resident SS Trey Faltine clubbed the first blast of his career, as the Tortugas rallied to usurp

Five-run fourth lifts Daytona over Jupiter, 6-3

Faltine, Marrero, Rodríguez pick up RBI doubles, as 'Tugas start two-week road trip with win
August 23, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — After their first nine hitters were retired in order, Daytona had their first six men reach to start the fourth inning. The Tortugas sent all nine batters to the plate and dented the dish five times, propelling Daytona to a 6-3 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on

Walks weigh down Tortugas, fall in homestand finale

Pino clubs homer for third-straight game; Minier collects three hits
August 21, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — 1B Yassel Pino smashed a home run for the third-straight game, while 3B Braylin Minier collected a season-high three hits, but the Clearwater Threshers outlasted the Daytona Tortugas, 9-6, in front of 2,190 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Sunday evening. Clearwater (18-30, 53-60) started quickly

Parks, Cardona power Tortugas to four-hit shutout, 8-0

Pair of 2021 draftees unite to strikeout 12 in Daytona's 10th shutout win of 2022
August 17, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Hunter Parks and RHP Ryan Cardona each collected one of the best outings in their young professional careers. The duo of 2021 draft selections united on a four-hit blanking of the Clearwater Threshers, as the Daytona Tortugas throttled their way to an 8-0 victory in

Threshers trip up Tortugas in extras, 7-6

Trey Faltine and Logan Tanner set new career-highs in defeat
August 16, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a back-and-forth affair, it was Daytona who emerged a few inches short. The Tortugas had the game's attempted tying run thrown out at the plate for the second out in the bottom of the 10th inning, as the Clearwater Threshers claimed a 7-6 victory in