Tortugas Start Final Week With a Bang; Win 7-2
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Peyton Stovall had two hits, two steals, and an RBI, while Yerlin Confidan and Esmith Pineda drove in two runs apiece as the Daytona Tortugas kicked off the final series of the regular season with a 7-2 victory over the Bradenton Marauders. Daytona (31-27, 62-62) stole a season-high
Tortugas Tamed in 4-1 Setback
JUPITER, Fla—The Palm Beach Cardinals held the Daytona Tortugas to just one run on seven hits as the Tortugas fell for a second night in a row, dropping a 4-1 decision on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (39-17, 77-46) officially clinched the second half FSL East
Stafura’s Three Hits Can’t Overcome Early Hole
JUPITER, Fla—Sammy Stafura stroked three hits, but the Palm Beach Cardinals built a six-run cushion thanks to a five-run third inning and cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (39-17, 76-46) evened the series behind the big third
Dualvert Dazzles as Tortugas Out-Duel Cardinals 2-0
JUPITER, Fla—Dualvert Gutierrez spun 4.0 strong innings in relief and Luke Hayden finished it off with his first career save as the Daytona Tortugas edged the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (29-23, 60-58) began a critical seven-game series on the right foot,
Tortugas Can’t Overcome Early Big Inning in Saturday Setback
JUPITER, Fla—The Jupiter Hammerheads scored five runs in the bottom of the second and kept the Daytona Tortugas at arms length the rest of the way as the Tortugas saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (24-27, 60-57) snapped
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
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
Sando Stellar, But Tortugas Early Lead Slips Away in Ten-Inning Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Nick Sando began the night with 4.0 hitless innings and the Daytona Tortugas struck for a pair of early runs, but the Dunedin Blue Jays tied the game in the seventh, then scored twice in the tenth to take the series opener 4-3 in ten innings on Tuesday
Hammerheads Run Away Late in 13-3 Rout
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 Hold Back Late Rally to Win Fourth Straight
- 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
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
Cabrera and Pino Homer, But Ninth-Inning Surge Falls Short
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera and Yassel Pino each blasted home runs as the Daytona Tortugas scored in the first four innings, but the Jupiter Hammerheads pulled ahead late and held off a late charge as Jupiter took the series opener 7-5 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (3-1,
Pineda's Homer, Precision Pitching Pace 4-1 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Esmith Pineda blasted a solo homer run to cap off another strong effort by the Daytona Tortugas pitching staff as they shut down the Palm Beach Cardinals 4-1 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (30-31) won for the seventh time in eight games, in the process
Tortugas Edged 2-1 on Thursday Night
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—A tie-breaking solo home run in the top of the sixth was the difference as the Jupiter Hammerheads edged the Daytona Tortugas 2-1 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (27-21) has now won the first three games of the series as Daytona (22-26) has now dropped
Graham Homers, But ‘Tugas Cough Up Late Lead in Ten-Inning Defeat
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
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
Tortugas Bounce Back to Blank Birds, 2-0
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—One night after being shutout, the Daytona Tortugas flipped the script on Saturday night, defeating the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-0 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (4-4) held Palm Beach (5-3) to just four hits in earning their second shutout victory of the season, overcoming a strong 6.0-inning start
Franco Makes Triumphant Return as Tortugas Fall 5-3
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Righthander Jose Franco struck out seven batters over 4.0 solid innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, but the Palm Beach Cardinals broke a tie game open against the bullpen to claim a 5-3 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm
Pitelli’s Four Hits, Rock-Solid Relief Critical in First Win of ‘24
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Dominic Pitelli stroked four hits—including three extra-base hits—and three relievers shut out St. Lucie over the final six innings as the Daytona Tortugas scored four times in the seventh to break open a tie game on their way to a 6-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets
Tortugas Unveil Preliminary 2024 Opening Day Roster
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
O'Donnell's Homer, Four-Hit Night Not Enough as 'Tugas Fall, Eliminated from Postseason
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Ethan O’Donnell blasted a homer as part of a four-hit, three-RBI night, but the St. Lucie Mets defeated the Daytona Tortugas 11-7 to eliminate the Tortugas from playoff contention on Tuesday night at Clover Park. St. Lucie (18-41, 42-82) tied their season high of 13 hits to