Six-Run Lead Slips Away in Series Finale
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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