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
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
Lorant Strikes Out Seven in 7-1 Setback
JUPITER, Fla—Right-hander Nestor Lorant struck out seven batters in 4.0 innings, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored the final five runs of the game as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 7-1 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (14-13, 50-42) has now scored 20 runs on 29 hits in
Burns Homers, But Rally Falls Short on Rain-Soaked Saturday Setback
FT. MYERS, Fla—Connor Burns blasted his third home run in four games and the Daytona Tortugas rallied in the ninth, but Daytona left the bases loaded as the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels held on for a 4-3 win on a rainy Saturday night at Hammond Stadium. The two teams waited
Stafura’s Slam, Reyes’ Big Night Lead 15-4 Rout
FT. MYERS, Fla—Sammy Stafura blasted a grand slam, Luis Reyes had three his and four RBI, and two others launched home runs as the Daytona Tortugas routed the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 15-4 on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (11-6, 42-41) pounded out 14 hits as they matched their
Three Homers, Two-Hitter Lead Series-Opening Rout
- 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
Almonte Blasts Longest FSL Homer of Season in 5-4 Defeat
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
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,
Simmons’ Sensational Relief, Pair of Homers Lead Ten-Inning Triumph
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
Big Second Inning Paces Series-Opening Win
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
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
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
Ninth-Inning Push Comes Up Just Short in 2-1 Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored a run in the ninth and had the tying run at third, but the Jupiter Hammerheads turned back the rally as Daytona fell 2-1 in the series finale on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (30-21) took five of the six games of
Tortugas Tag Three Homers in 13-1 Rout
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
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
Early Offense, Late Homer Lifts Tortugas to 9-8 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabera and Carter Graham blasted home runs to pace a 14-hit attack as the Daytona Tortugas held off the hard-charging Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to earn their straight win, 9-8 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-22) swatted a season-high seven extra-base hits to help
Burns Slams Tortugas to Series-Opening Win
BRADENTON, Fla—Connor Burns broke open a scoreless game with a sixth-inning grand slam and three pitchers allowed just four hits as the Daytona Tortugas began their road trip with a 5-2 win over the Bradenton Marauders at LECOM Park. Daytona (5-5) nailed down the win by retiring the final 11
Burns Blasts Homer, but St. Lucie Rallies For Ten-Inning Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Connor Burns crushed a three-run home run, but the St. Lucie Mets rallied to tie the game in the ninth before taking a 5-4 win in ten innings on a walk-off sacrifice fly from Colin Houck in the 2024 season opener. St. Lucie (1-0) turned the tables
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
Tortugas' Three Homers Can't Stop St. Lucie in 14-7 Defeat
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Yassel Pino had three hits and three RBI while homering alongside Ethan O’Donnell and Connor Burns, but the St. Lucie Mets overwhelmed the Daytona Tortugas 14-7 on Thursday night at Clover Park. St. Lucie (19-42, 43-83) took the series lead, thanks in part to 12 walks issued
Pelio's Gem, Middle-Inning Offense Lead Tortugas to 7-1 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Mason Pelio spun 6.0 scoreless innings and the Daytona bats erupted in the middle innings as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away for a 7-1 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (24-31, 53-67) took the series lead as Pelio spun the third
Tortugas Walked Off in Ten for Second Straight Night
FT. MYERS, FL—For a second night in a row, the Daytona Tortugas suffered extra-inning heartbreak at the hands of the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels as Ft. Myers walked off 3-2 in ten innings on Friday night at Hammond Stadium. Ft. Myers (25-27, 59-59) has now taken three of the first