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Burns Homers, But Rally Falls Short on Rain-Soaked Saturday Setback

Tortugas win streak snapped at five after leaving bases loaded in ninth
July 13, 2024

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

Tortugas win fifth straight in tying season high in runs scored
July 11, 2024

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

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

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

Cabrera and Pino Homer, But Ninth-Inning Surge Falls Short

Two longballs stake Tortugas to early lead, but Jupiter takes game one
June 25, 2024

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

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

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

Ninth-Inning Push Comes Up Just Short in 2-1 Defeat

Tortugas stranded tying run at third as Jupiter wins fifth game of series
June 2, 2024

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 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

Early Offense, Late Homer Lifts Tortugas to 9-8 Win

Daytona rides 14-hit attack as they cling on for third-straight win
May 25, 2024

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

Sixth-inning grand slam powers Tortugas over Marauders
April 16, 2024

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

April 5, 2024

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

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

Tortugas' Three Homers Can't Stop St. Lucie in 14-7 Defeat

O'Donnell homers in fourth straight game in defeat
September 7, 2023

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

Tortugas pull ahead in series, move within 2 1/2 games of first-place Jupiter
September 1, 2023

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

Daytona has now dropped three of four to open trip
August 25, 2023

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