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Almonte Homers, But Early Lead Slips Away in 4-3 Defeat

Tortugas drop fourth straight to fall into 3-0 hole in series
August 15, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte launched his 19th home run of the season, but the St. Lucie Mets broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the seventh to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 4-3 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. On a night where ground was broken pregame on Jackie

Gutierrez Great, Almonte Clutch, as Tortugas Win Fifth Straight

Daytona one win away from series sweep as they hold Tampa to five hits
August 10, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—Dualvert Gutierrez spun 5.0 innings of one-run ball, Ariel Almonte stroked two RBI hits, and the Daytona Tortugas held the Tampa Tarpons to five hits as Daytona took a 3-1 victory on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (22-16, 53-51) has led at the end of 44

Stafura and Almonte Homer to Back One-Run Victory

Back-to-back blasts supply early lead as Tortugas secure clutch outs late
August 7, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Ariel Almonte connected for back-to-back home runs in the third and Jonah Hurney earned a clutch seven-out save as the Daytona Tortugas held off the Tampa Tarpons 5-4 on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (19-16, 50-51) starts off the series with their second

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

Almonte Homers, Drives in Two to Lead 5-2 Win

Daytona slugger leads the way as Tortugas snap three-game skid
July 27, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte moved into third place in Tortugas history with his 17th home run of the season and drove in two runs to lead a 5-2 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-11, 46-46) bounced back from three straight losses to

Hammerheads Run Away Late in 13-3 Rout

Tortugas suffer worst defeat of season as Jupiter evens series
July 24, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Jupiter Hammerheads pounded out 13 runs and 17 hits as the Daytona Tortugas had no answers on the mound in a 13-3 defeat on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (13-13, 49-43) scored in six of their eight innings at the plate as Daytona (14-9, 45-44) suffered

Tortugas Lose Late Lead, But Rally for Ten-Inning Triumph

Small ball and defense critical in additional frame
July 23, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas let a two-run lead in the eighth slip away, but a squeeze bunt and a critical out of the plate in the tenth sent Daytona to a 4-3 victory in ten innings over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (14-8,

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

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

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

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

Almonte Blasts Longest FSL Homer of Season in 5-4 Defeat

Impressive clout can’t overcome late run as Jupiter wins on Wednesday
June 26, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte added to his league home run league with an impressive 14th home run of the season, but the Jupiter Hammerheads broke a tie in the seventh and defeated the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (4-1, 40-31) has now won the

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

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

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.

Pineda Homers, Tortugas Pound Out Ten Hits in 11-2 Win

Daytona scores in double digits for second straight night in third straight win
June 8, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Esmith Pineda doubled and homered to lead a balanced attack for the Daytona Tortugas as they cruised to their third straight win with an 11-2 rout of the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday night at Clover Park. Daytona (26-30) scored ten or more runs for the second

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

Edgington’s Excellence, Early Homers Enough as Tortugas Hang on, 6-4

Right-hander’s quality start and pair of longballs help snap three-game skid
June 6, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Ariel Almonte and Ricardo Cabrera each swatted early homers and Brian Edgington spun his second quality start of the season as the Daytona Tortugas jumped out to an early lead and fought off a late charge from the St. Lucie Mets to win 6-4 on Thursday night

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 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

Graham’s Huge Hit Paces 7-4 Victory to Even Series

Bases-clearing double in fifth leads Tortugas to second straight victory
May 24, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham crushed a three-run double as part of a decisive four-run fifth and the Daytona Tortugas held off a late charge from the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to pick up a 7-4 victory on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-22) evened up the series as

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

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