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Seven-run eighth sends Daytona to 10-6 win over Dunedin

Hendrick and Minier bookend frame with two-run homers, as Tortugas win third-straight
May 19, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RF Austin Hendrick and 2B Braylin Minier — neither of which started the game — each slammed two-run home runs as a part of Daytona's seven-run eighth inning. The Tortugas rode the offensive explosion to their third-straight victory, besting the Dunedin Blue Jays, 10-6, in front

Tortugas tame Blue Jays in 7-5 victory

Daytona limited to two hits, but still emerge with second-straight win
May 18, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Despite being held to two hits throughout the game, Daytona took advantage of the opportunities afforded to them. The Tortugas utilized 10 walks and two hit-by-pitches to their advantage, as Daytona defeated the Dunedin Blue Jays, 7-5, in front of 940 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark

Daytona downed by Clearwater, 9-8, in 10 innings

Tortugas rally from four down in ninth, take lead in 10th, but suffer sixth walk-off loss
May 13, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Down to their final strike twice, Daytona rallied from four runs down to force extra innings in the ninth and took their first lead on a CF Austin Hendrick single in the 10th. However, the miraculous comeback would not have a happy ending. Clearwater picked up a

Tortugas trample Threshers in series opener, 6-1

Ibarra records first career multi-home run game, while Steiger tallies career-high four hits in win
May 10, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Tortugas did it all en route to a series-opening victory on Tuesday night. DH Ruben Ibarra registered his first career multi-home run game, SS Gus Steiger garnered a career-high four hits and reached base five times, while RHPs Reynardo Cruz, Julian Aguiar, and Owen Holt combined

Three combine on three-hit shutout, as Daytona blanks Jupiter, 5-0

Sam Benschoter, José Franco, and Ryan Cardona unite for Tortugas' second blanking of the series
May 7, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the second time in three games, Daytona's pitching staff was untouchable. The team carried a combined no-hitter into the seventh, as RHPs Sam Benschoter, José Franco, and Ryan Cardona united on a three-hit shutout in the Tortugas' 5-0 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads in front

Four arms combine on five-hitter, as Daytona devours Jupiter, 10-0

Hunter Parks, Luis Mey, Alex Johnson, and Brett Lockwood roll on hill, while offense ties season-high in runs
May 5, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the third-straight day, RF Austin Hendrick made a trip around the bases on a home run, while four Tortugas' pitchers marveled on the bump. RHPs Hunter Parks, Luis Mey, Alex Johnson, and Brett Lockwood combined on a five-hit shutout, as Daytona throttled the Jupiter Hammerheads,

Jupiter jumps past Daytona, 4-3

Austin Hendrick homers for second-straight day, but Tortugas upended
May 4, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the second-straight day, RF Austin Hendrick powered a home run to center field. However, Jupiter grabbed the lead in the top of the fifth and never relinquished it, as the Hammerheads snuck past the Daytona Tortugas, 4-3, in front of 1,152 fans at Jackie Robinson

Hendrick, Ibarra ignite Tortugas to 10-6 win over Hammerheads

Both collect multi-hit efforts, adding home runs, as Daytona sets season-highs in runs and hits
May 3, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Despite trailing 2-0 and 4-2 early in the game, Daytona's offense awoke from its slumber with a bang. RF Austin Hendrick and 1B Ruben Ibarra each collected multi-hit games and a home run, as the Tortugas slugged their way past the Jupiter Hammerheads, 10-6, in front

Daytona rallies late to snatch 3-2 victory from St. Lucie

Gus Steiger's go-ahead, pinch-hit RBI single in ninth the difference, as 'Tugas snap slide
April 28, 2022

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Despite trailing through the first five frames and being one-hit into the ninth inning, the Tortugas' confidence never wavered. Daytona tied it in the sixth and took the lead for good on Gus Steiger's pinch-hit RBI infield single in the top of the ninth, as

Daytona's hopes dashed in 5-4 extra-inning defeat to St. Lucie

Austin Hendrick extends on-base streak to 12-straight, as Mets rally to stun Tortugas
April 26, 2022

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — It was deja vu all over again. For the fifth time in seven road games, the Tortugas were forced to watch as the other team celebrated on the diamond. LF Stanley Consuegra's solo home run in the ninth inning tied it and C Drake Osborn's

'Tugas win streak halted at four in 4-1 defeat

Hendrick extends hit streak to eight; Steiger records third-straight multi-hit game in loss
April 22, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — CF Austin Hendrick extended his hit streak to eight games and SS Gus Steiger racked up his third-consecutive multi-hit contest, but Daytona was unable to stretch the win streak to five. Bradenton utilized a three-run second inning to capture their first game of the series, as

Tortugas ride Petty, Hendrick to fourth-straight victory, 4-2

Petty tosses four hitless frames, while Hendrick collects three knocks to drive Daytona back to victory lane
April 21, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Chase Petty collected the best start of his young professional career, hurling four shutout and hitless innings to start the night for Daytona. RF Austin Hendrick collected three more knocks and drove in a tally, as the duo helped the Tortugas collect their fourth-straight win

Five-run first helps Daytona blaze past Bradenton, 8-3

Allen II clubs second home run, Benschoter strikes out career-high nine, as Tortugas win third-straight
April 20, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — CF Jay Allen II clubbed a two-run home run to kick off a five-run bottom of the first inning, while RHP Sam Benschoter punched out a career-high nine hitters out of the bullpen, as the Daytona Tortugas demolished the Bradenton Marauders, 8-3, in front of 1,340

Pitching propels Daytona to shutout victory over Bradenton, 3-0

Javi Rivera, Tanner Cooper, and Dennis Boatman combine on four-hit blanking of defending Florida State League champs
April 19, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Back in their own confines, Daytona's pitching was on top of their game. RHP Javi Rivera twirled four shutout frames in his first professional start and RHPs Tanner Cooper and Dennis Boatman took the baton from there. The trio combined on a four-hit shutout, as the

Allen II, Hendrick power Tortugas to victory, 4-3, over Cards

Pair of first-round selections combine to go 5-for-8 with 3 home runs and 4 RBI to snap four-game slide
April 17, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — After four-consecutive walk-off defeats, it was two of Daytona's youngest hitters that yanked them back to victory lane. RF Austin Hendrick homered twice and CF Jay Allen II delivered the go-ahead two-run blast in the eighth, as the Tortugas halted their skid with a 4-3 victory over

Cardinals walk-off Tortugas for third-straight night, 4-3

Austin Hendrick picks up two hits, first home run, in another excruciating defeat
April 15, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — For the third-straight evening, the home team celebrated on the field after their final trip at the plate. With the bases loaded and two out in the ninth, a wild pitch allowed 2B Franklin Soto to score the winning run, as the Palm Beach Cardinals devastated the

Cardinals clip Tortugas' comeback bid in extras, 4-3

Tanner Cooper strikes out career-high seven, Daytona forces extras in ninth, but Palm Beach wins on walk-off
April 13, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — In his first appearance since June 20 of last year at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, RHP Tanner Cooper punched out a career-high seven in his return to the hill. The Tortugas would rally to tie the game with two out in the top of the ninth, but CF

Daytona Tortugas announce 2022 Opening Day roster

Jay Allen II, Austin Hendrick, & Chase Petty highlight roster featuring five of MLB.com’s Top 30 Reds’ prospects
April 8, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona Tortugas, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, have announced their Opening Day roster for the upcoming 2022 campaign, headlined by three first-round selections over the last two seasons — OF Jay Allen II (No. 30, 2021), RHP Chase Petty (No. 26, 2021), and OF

Hendrick, Hinds homers help Tortugas hop into win column

Austin and Rece combine for four hits, three extra-base knocks, and four RBI in Daytona triumph
August 25, 2021

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — After going hitless in his first game back, 3B Rece Hinds announced his return in a big way on Wednesday afternoon. The 20-year-old doubled, homered, and drove in a pair, as the Daytona Tortugas plastered three home runs en route to a 9-5 victory over

Daytona rallies to jump over Jupiter, 10-7

Austin Hendrick sets a career-high with four hits as the 'Tugas rally from three down twice
August 12, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Trailing 3-0 and 4-1 early, RF Austin Hendrick and the Tortugas' bats burst onto the scene at just the right time. Daytona scored in each turn at the plate from the third until the seventh, as the Tortugas rallied to jump by the Jupiter Hammerheads, 10-7,

'Tugas slug their way to series-opening win, 10-6

De La Cruz, Hendrick, Lantigua each register three hits, as Daytona bests Jupiter in offensive exhibition
August 10, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Tortugas' bats started hot and the flame never diminished. Daytona clubbed a pair of home runs in the second en route to a 10-run, 14-hit performance, defeating the Jupiter Hammerheads, 10-6, in front of 1,470 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday night. Jupiter (41-41)

'Tugas club three homers in rain-shortened 8-5 win

Daytona gets back to .500 thanks to a pair of homers from Allan Cerda in 8-plus inning affair
August 6, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla. — Daytona smashed some rainmakers in the first half of the ballgame only for Mother Nature to bring the biggest rainmaker of them all. The Tortugas walloped three home runs — including two from CF Allan Cerda — before the game was called due to rain and unplayable

Daytona hangs on to win in 10 over Lakeland, 4-3

Johnson picks up two more hits, Cerda delivers go-ahead single in 10th, as Daytona reaches 40 wins
August 5, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla. — Daytona watched as their once three-run lead evaporated in the ninth inning, but it did not discourage them. CF Allan Cerda's go-ahead single in the top of the 10th proved to be the difference, as the Tortugas held off the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 4-3, in 10 innings

Lantigua lifts Daytona to winner's circle over Lakeland

Danny Lantigua picks up three hits, homers, as Tortugas topple Tigers, 6-3
August 4, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla. — After a 45-minute delay at the start due to rain, Daytona decided to smash a few rainmakers themselves. RF Austin Hendrick and DH Danny Lantigua each clubbed multi-RBI home runs, as the Daytona Tortugas usurped the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 6-3, on Wednesday night at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Tortugas shine bright in series-opening win over Mets

Christian Roa sets career-highs in innings pitched and strikeouts, as Tortugas win fourth-straight at home
July 28, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After an hour and 25-minute delay at the beginning due to uncooperative stadium lights, the Tortugas played lights out. RHP Christian Roa set career-highs in innings pitched (5.0) and strikeouts (8) en route to his first Daytona victory, as the Tortugas scratched out a 7-2 win