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Tortugas Hold Back Late Rally to Win Fourth Straight

Ft. Myers rallies, but Daytona hangs on to take rain-soaked affair
July 10, 2024
  1. MYERS, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas jumped out to a four-run lead bridging a 1-hour, 16-minute rain delay, then held on at the end as they edged the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (10-6, 41-41) won their fourth straight to reach the .500 mark

Three Homers, Two-Hitter Lead Series-Opening Rout

Trio of longballs backs shutdown performance on mound to begin trip
July 9, 2024
  1. MYERS, Fla—Three different Tortugas blasted home runs and three pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas shut out the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 9-0 on Tuesday night at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (9-6, 40-41) won their third straight behind a 13-hit attack and five players with multiple

Sando Shines, Tortugas Take Charge to Win Series

Four-run fourth swings final game of series as Daytona takes set from St. Lucie
July 6, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Nick Sando struck out seven over 4.0 scoreless innings, Sammy Stafura had two RBI singles, and the Daytona Tortugas used a four-run fourth to swing the series finale in their favor as they secured a series victory over the St. Lucie Mets, 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at

Pino Homers But St. Lucie Rallies Late for 4th of July Walkoff

Four runs in final two frames allows Mets to overcome three-run deficit
July 4, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Yassel Pino crushed his fourth home run in his last five starts as Daytona built a pair of three-run leads, but the St. Lucie Mets scored four runs over the final two innings to earn a 5-4 walkoff victory in front of 4,000 fans at Clover Park

Serwinowski’s Ten Strikeouts, Confidan’s Record Night Key Win

Daytona outfielder ties league record for doubles in front of season-high crowd
July 3, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Yerlin Confidan tied a Florida State League record with four doubles and Adam Serwinowski struck out ten as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the St. Lucie Mets 7-1 in front of a season-high crowd of 3,260 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (6-5, 37-40) finished off a 5-4 homestand

Tortugas Quieted in Sunday Evening Setback

Jupiter secures series split by holding Daytona scoreless over final eight frames
June 30, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas jumped out to an early lead, but the offense went quiet the rest of the way as the Jupiter Hammerheads took a 3-1 victory in the series finale on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (5-4, 41-34) snapped Daytona’s (4-4, 35-39) three-game winning streak

Almonte’s Homer, Lorant’s Gem Leads 10-3 Rout

June 27, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte homered amidst a seven-run second and drove in four runs and Nestor Lorant spun 5.0 scoreless innings to finish off a 10-3 victory for the Daytona Tortugas over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (2-3, 33-38) rallied from three runs down

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,

Simmons’ Sensational Relief, Pair of Homers Lead Ten-Inning Triumph

Tortugas start second half with bounceback extra-innings win
June 21, 2024

DUNEDIN, Fla—Yerlin Confidan and Connor Burns homered and Dylan Simmons spun 3.0 outstanding innings late to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 6-5 win in ten innings over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Friday night at TD Ballpark. Daytona (1-0, 32-35) started the second half by avenging Thursday’s ten-inning defeat

Tortugas Slug to Game One Win; Blanked in Game Two to Split Twinbill

May 16, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla—Yerlin Confidan’s career-high two home runs and five RBI powered the Daytona Tortugas to an 8-5 victory to open the day, before the Clearwater Threshers scratched across a sixth-inning run to take the nightcap 1-0 as the two teams split a Thursday evening doubleheader at BayCare Ballpark. Daytona (19-17)

Lakeland Pulls Ahead Late and ‘Tugas Can’t Counter in Mother’s Day Defeat

Two ninth-inning tallies sink Tortugas to end series
May 12, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno notched three hits and two RBI, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers scored twice in the top of the ninth and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t cash in a bases-loaded chance in their final turn at bat in a 6-4 defeat on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

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

Edgington Gem’s Leads the Way in Series-Ending Victory

Tortugas finish 5-1 trip with sixth shutout victory of the season
May 5, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—Brian Edgington fired 6.0 scoreless innings as the Daytona Tortugas stymied the Palm Beach Cardinals 5-0 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (17-10) finished off a 5-1 road trip, the best for the Tortugas since the implementation of six-game series in 2021,

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

Almonte’s Two Homers and Strong Night on Mound Leads Rapid 5-0 Win

Daytona earns second shutout victory in tidy all-around effort
April 27, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte blasted two of the squad’s three homers and three pitchers held the St. Lucie Mets to just four hits as the Daytona Tortugas blanked the St. Lucie Mets 5-0 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (11-9) secured no worse than a series split thanks

Almonte’s Pinch-Hit Blast Leads Tortugas to 2-0 Victory

April 25, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte drilled a two-run pinch-hit home run in the eighth and three pitchers combined to hold the St. Lucie Mets to five hits as the Daytona Tortugas claimed a 2-0 victory on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (10-8) earned their third shutout victory of the

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

Strong Arms, Timely Hits Lead Tortugas to Series-Evening Win

Confidan's assist, clutch hit, strong mound work lead to tight victory
August 23, 2023

FT. MYERS, FL—Jared Lyons spun 5.0 innings of eight-strikeout ball and Yerlin Confidan broke up a tie game in the eighth to give Graham Osman his first professional win and lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 3-1 victory over the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels on Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium.

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

Cardona K's Eight, but Late Lead Slips Away in Series Finale

Late Jupiter rally deprives Daytona of key series victory
August 13, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Ryan Cardona struck out a season-high eight batters, but the Daytona Tortugas let a 3-0 lead slip away late as the Jupiter Hammerheads scored five runs in their last two times up to swipe a 5-3 victory in the series finale on Sunday at the Ballpark of

Complete Efforts Lead Tortugas to Doubleheader Sweep of Hammerheads

Daytona runs win streak to four with second twinbill sweep of season
August 9, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—The Daytona Tortugas shut down the Jupiter Hammerheads in a doubleheader sweep, winning 7-1 and 5-0 to start the series off in style on Wednesday evening at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Daytona (17-19, 46-55) earned their second doubleheader sweep of the season and ran their

Tortugas Walk Off in Ten to Take Series

Big homer, big outs, patience at the plate pay off in win
August 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Yerlin Confidan blasted his second homer in as many nights, Joseph Menefee fired 3.0 clutch scoreless innings late, and the Daytona Tortugas walked off the St. Lucie Mets 5-4 in ten innings in the series finale Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (15-19, 44-55) earned their first series

Tortugas Shut Out Cardinals to Begin Twinbill; Second Game Suspended

Daytona spins shutout in game one; second game washed out, will resume Sunday
July 15, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Mason Pelio spun 5.0 scoreless innings on his 23rd birthday to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 5-0 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals in game one of a doubleheader before the second contest was suspended in the middle of the second inning. Daytona (9-7, 38-43) and Palm Beach

Harmon's Quality Start Sets Stage for Walk-off Win to Snap Skid

Tortugas starter goes 6.0 strong and Daytona rallies late
July 8, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Johnathan Harmon spun Daytona’s first quality start of the season and the Daytona Tortugas rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to defeat the Bradenton Marauders 4-3, thanks to a walk-off walk by Donovan Antonia on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (8-6, 37-42) snapped a five-game skid with their

Tortugas Swat Six Pack of Homers to Topple Tarpons 16-7

Daytona hits six homers for first time in 18 years in season-best outburst
June 28, 2023

TAMPA, FL—Cade Hunter and Carlos Jorge both homered twice to lead a six home-run attack as the Daytona Tortugas slugged their way past the Tampa Tarpons 16-7 in the series opener on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (4-0, 33-36) won their fourth straight game thanks to hitting