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Big Bats Not Enough as Dunedin Rallies for 10-8 Victory

Daytona pounds out six extra-base hits, but five-run eighth sends Jays to series win
June 23, 2024

DUNEDIN, Fla—Diego Omana crushed his first home run as a Tortuga and Yerlin Confidan doubled twice, but the Dunedin Blue Jays scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 10-8 and claim a series victory on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Dunedin (1-1,

Votto, Blue Jays Clip Tortugas 3-2 on Wednesday

Three-run fifth the difference as Dunedin evens series
June 19, 2024

DUNEDIN, Fla—Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto took the field for the Dunedin Blue Jays in a rehab appearance and his new team used a three-run fifth to claim a 3-2 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Wednesday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Dunedin (33-32) strung together four of their five hits

Big Second Inning Paces Series-Opening Win

Daytona cruises after early four-run outburst
June 18, 2024

DUNEDIN, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored four runs in the second and held the Dunedin Blue Jays to just four hits as the Tortugas took the series opener 6-2 on Tuesday night at TD Ballpark. Daytona (31-33) took a series opener for just the second time this season as they defeated

Seven-Run Second Sends Tortugas to Series Victory

Early eruption enables Daytona to earn fourth straight win
June 9, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera homered, drove in three runs, and stole a base and Connor Burns crushed two extra-base hits in a seven-run second inning as the Daytona Tortugas raced to a 12-3 victory over the St. Lucie Mets to secure a series win on Sunday at Clover Park.

Cabrera’s Four Hits, Burns’ Four RBIs, Dominant Bullpen Lead 10-3 Win

June 7, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera stroked four hits, Connor Burns drove in four runs, and two relievers set down the final 19 batters of the game as the Daytona Tortugas ran away from the St. Lucie Mets for a 10-3 victory on Friday night at Clover Park. Daytona (25-30) scored

Tortugas Tag Three Homers in 13-1 Rout

Daytona ends skid emphatically with second-best output of the season
June 1, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona blasted three home runs and scored all 13 of their runs in the first five innings as the Daytona Tortugas throttled the Jupiter Hammerheads 13-1 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (23-27) snapped a five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion by scoring double digit runs

Graham, Ascanio Each Drive in Three in 13-8 Defeat

Big nights at plate not enough as Tortugas allow season-high in runs
May 29, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham had three extra base hits while he and Johnny Ascanio each drove in three runs, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored ten runs over a three-inning span and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t recover as they fell 13-8 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (26-21) pounded

Graham Homers, But ‘Tugas Cough Up Late Lead in Ten-Inning Defeat

Daytona settles for series split after Ft. Myers ties it in ninth
May 26, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham stayed hot with a home run and two RBI, but the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels tied the game in the top of the ninth and defeated the Daytona Tortugas 7-4 in ten innings on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Ft. Myers (19-26) salvaged a split

Almonte’s Walk-Off Sends ‘Tugas to Streak-Busting Win

Daytona snaps six-game skid with outfielder’s walk-off single
May 23, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas saw a five-run lead evaporate, but Ariel Almonte lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth as Daytona snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 7-6 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (20-22) pounded out 13

Pino, Pineda Go Deep in Series-Opening Setback

Pair of home runs aren’t enough to dig out of early four-run hole
May 21, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Yassel Pino and Esmith Pineda crushed home runs, but the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels scored four runs in the top of the second and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t recover in a 7-4 defeat on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Ft. Myers (17-23) pounded out 11 hits, including

Palm Beach Pulls Away Late for 7-1 Win

Big bottom of the eighth breaks open pitcher’s duel
May 3, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Palm Beach Cardinals broke open a one-run game with five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Daytona Tortugas saw their five-game winning streak end with a 7-1 defeat on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (15-10) bounced back from three straight

Stellar Moundwork Carries Tortugas to Doubleheader Sweep

Daytona allows just one run in taking a pair from Palm Beach
May 1, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas allowed just one run over 14.0 innings and despite scoring just three tallies on the day, swept the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-1 and 1-0 in a Wednesday evening doubleheader at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (14-9) has won six of their last seven games, shutting down

Tortugas Rally From Five Down to Walk-off Mets in Series Finale

Daytona claims series win on second zany walk-off of the series
April 28, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied from five runs down in the seventh to win on a two-run fielder’s choice and error in the ninth, stunning the St. Lucie Mets for an 8-7 victory on Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (12-9) claimed their second straight series victory with

Tortugas Hit Three Homers, But Late Bradenton Rally Leads to 8-7 Loss

Daytona twice one out from victory, but suffer second walk-off loss of series
April 21, 2024

BRADENTON, Fla—Three home runs staked the Daytona Tortugas to a 5-1 lead, but the Bradenton Marauders scored twice in the ninth and three more times in the tenth to swipe a walk-off, 8-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at LECOM Park. Daytona (8-7) won four of six in the series, though

Ascanio Homers, Pitching Shines in Shutout Win

April 7, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Johnny Ascanio connected for his first home run of the season and three Daytona hurlers combined to blank the St. Lucie Mets 2-0 as the Daytona Tortugas claimed a series victory on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park. Daytona (2-1) did not walk a batter and allowed just

Tortugas Unveil Preliminary 2024 Opening Day Roster

Five Top-30 Reds prospects highlight players on The Beach for Opening Day
April 3, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas have released their preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. The Tortugas are set to open up their ninth season of the play this Friday, April 5. The roster is highlighted by five members of the Cincinnati Reds’ Top 30 prospects as selected by

Ascanio's Big Night Highlights Wild Comeback Effort, But 'Tugas Fall 11-8

August 18, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Johnny Ascanio homered as part of a three-hit night, highlighting a frenetic comeback attempt from eight runs down, but the Daytona Tortugas came up just shy as the Tampa Tarpons won 11-8 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tampa (24-22, 55-57) won their third consecutive game as Daytona

Tandem of Tortugas Shut Down St. Lucie in Tidy 6-1 Victory

Daytona earns consecutive wins to open series on strength of dominant arms
August 2, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Jared Lyons and Frainger Aranguren combined to hold the opposition to three hits and the Daytona Tortugas jumped out to an early lead as they cruised to a 6-1 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (13-17, 42-53) needed just 86 pitches

Pino's Late Blast Too Little, Too Late as Tortugas Drop Pitcher's Duel

Daytona held to just five hits in defeat
July 20, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Nestor Lorant spun 4.0 scoreless innings in his Daytona debut and Yassel Pino swatted his fourth home run, but the Daytona Tortugas were quieted 3-1 by the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (10-11, 45-42) bounced back from Wednesday’s crushing defeat as they shut out

Stewart's Homer Extends Streak, but Tortugas Drop Fourth Straight

Daytona held to six hits in third loss to open series
July 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Sal Stewart swatted his eighth home run of the season, but the Daytona Tortugas were held to just six hits as the Bradenton Marauders came out victorious, 4-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Bradenton (8-4, 42-34) quieted the Tortuga offense as Daytona (7-5, 36-41) dropped their fourth

'Tuga Bats Blow Open Tight Game, Crush Cardinals 12-2

June 25, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas crushed three home runs and broke open a tight-game with a seven-run sixth innings to run away from the Palm Beach Cardinals 12-2 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (3-0, 32-36) set season highs for runs in an inning, runs in a game, and

Tortugas Rally Early, Cruise Late to Sweep Doubleheader

Tortugas come from four down to take first game, twirl two-hitter in second
June 2, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas rallied from four runs down to swipe an 8-7 victory in Game 1, then allowed just two hits in a 3-0 victory in Game 2 to sweep a doubleheader from the Palm Beach Cardinals on Friday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (21-28) earned their

McElvain K's Nine, But Tortugas Edged in One-Run Loss

Three unearned runs cripple Tortugas in pitcher's duel
May 25, 2023

LAKELAND—Chris McElvain struck out nine batters and Kenya Huggins followed him with four scoreless frames, but three unearned runs undid the excellent pitching as the Daytona Tortugas fell to the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (18-24) earned their second win as they held

Tortugas throttle Hammerheads, 11-1, to even series

Arroyo clubs first home run in the organization, Dunn reaches base six times in rout
August 25, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — A one-run game into the final two innings of regulation, the offense made sure the Tortugas did not have to sweat the final six outs. Daytona erupted for nine runs on seven hits over their final two trips to the plate, throttling the Jupiter Hammerheads, 11-1, on

Five-run sixth sends Daytona to 7-4 win over Lakeland

Arroyo and Jones drive in two, Ascanio ties career-high with three hits
August 14, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — C Hayden Jones clubbed a two-run home run as part of a five-run sixth inning, while 2B Johnny Ascanio tallied a career-high-tying three hits, as the Daytona Tortugas out slugged the Lakeland Flying Tigers, 7-4, in front of 1,136 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Sunday