Carlos Jorge, Hector Rodriguez, and Sal Stewart Named Florida State Postseason All-Stars
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Three Daytona Tortugas, Carlos Jorge, Hector Rodriguez, and Sal Stewart have been named to the 2023 Florida State League postseason All-Star team as selected by Minor League Baseball. Jorge, 19, was selected as the All-Star utility player, slashing .295/.400/.483 in 86 games with 11 doubles, 9 triples, 9
Pino's Walk-off Caps off Six-Run Rally to Stun Tarpons
DAYTONA BEACH—Connor Burns and Johnny Ascanio homered to kick off the rally, and Yassel Pino lined a pinch-hit, two-run, walk-off double as the Daytona Tortugas stormed back from five runs down to defeat the Tampa Tarpons 8-7 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (19-22, 48-58) stranded 12 runners
Complete Efforts Lead Tortugas to Doubleheader Sweep of Hammerheads
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
Rodriguez and Almonte Big Nights Not Quite Enough in 4-3 Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez had three hits and two RBI while Ariel Almonte reached base four times, but the St. Lucie Mets held off the Daytona Tortugas 4-3 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (13-18, 42-54) rapped out 12 hits, but also stranded a dozen baserunners as St. Lucie
Big Bats, Strong Start Lead Charge as Tortugas Snap Skid With Resounding Rout
DAYTONA BEACH—Sal Stewart and Cam Collier each ripped three hits, Arij Fransen turned in 5.0 strong innings to earn the win, and the Daytona Tortugas won going away, snapping a six-game skid with an 11-2 rout of the St. Lucie Mets Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (12-17, 41-53)
Rodriguez, Collier's Extra-Base Knocks Not Enough as Tortugas Fall 8-5
DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez crushed his 14th homer of the season and Cam Collier doubled twice, but the Bradenton Marauders broke up open a tie game in the fifth inning and kept the Daytona Tortugas at arms-length the rest of the way as Daytona fell 8-5 on Wednesday night at Jackie
Tortugas Fall on the Fourth in Front of Season-Best Crowd
DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas fell into an early four-run hole and couldn’t climb out as they fell to the Bradenton Marauders 10-6 in front of a season-high crowd of 2,916 on the fourth of July at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Bradenton (6-4, 41-34) took advantage of 14 walks by Daytona (7-3,
Stewart's Big Night, Go-Ahead Homer Pace 'Tugas Fifth Straight Win
TAMPA, FL—Sal Stewart hit a go-ahead homer amidst a three-hit, three-RBI night as the Daytona Tortugas rallied from two runs down to win their fifth straight game, defeating the Tampa Tarpons 6-4 on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (5-0, 34-36) has now won five straight games for
'Tuga Bats Blow Open Tight Game, Crush Cardinals 12-2
DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas crushed three home runs and broke open a tight-game with a seven-run sixth innings to run away from the Palm Beach Cardinals 12-2 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (3-0, 32-36) set season highs for runs in an inning, runs in a game, and
Harmon's Gem, Pair of Longballs Lead 'Tugas to Rain-Shortened Shutout
DAYTONA BEACH—Johnathan Harmon threw 5.0 scoreless innings and Sal Stewart and Hector Rodriguez both homered as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 3-0 in a game that was ended prematurely by rain in the sixth inning. Daytona (1-0, 30-36) begins the second half with a victory while also
Tortugas Ride Hot Bats, Big Seventh Frame to 10-3 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Cade Hunter homered, Hector Rodriguez ripped three more hits, and the Daytona Tortugas blew open a close game with a five-run seventh to earn their fourth win in a row, 10-3 over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (29-35) reached double-digit runs for
Tortugas Rally in Ninth, Tenth to Walk-off HammerheadsÂ
DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas rallied from a run down in both the ninth and tenth innings as a walk-off hit from Michel Triana sent Daytona past the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-3 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (28-35) ended the series the way it began: with a ten-inning walk-off,
Confidan's Homer, Hunter's Steal of Home Highlight 9-4 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Yerlin Confidan crushed his first home run of the season, Cade Hunter stole home, and the Daytona Tortugas scored eight runs in a three-inning span to overwhelm the Jupiter Hammerheads 9-4 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (27-36) will have a chance to win the series on
Rodriguez's Homer, Abel's Gem Highlight 7-2 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez swatted his 11th home run of the season, Kevin Abel threw a career-high 5.0 innings to earn the win, and the Daytona Tortugas scored six runs over the fourth and fifth frames to pull away from the Jupiter Hammerheads 7-2 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Hunter's Homer Ties it in Ninth as 'Tugas Steal Ten-Inning Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Cade Hunter hit a game-tying three-run home run in the ninth and the Daytona Tortugas followed with four more in the tenth to swipe a 7-3 victory over the St. Lucie Mets on Friday night at Clover Park. Daytona (23-32) rallied from a multi-run deficit for the
Tortugas Rally to Win Suspended Game, But Are Blanked in Game 2
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Hector Rodriguez hit a go-ahead homer to lead a comeback effort as the Daytona Tortugas stormed back to win the conclusion of Wednesday's suspended game 7-5, only for the St. Lucie Mets to bounce back and shut out Daytona 3-0 in the nightcap. Daytona (22-32) scored five
Hector Rodriguez named Florida State League Player of the Month for May
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—After an outstanding month at the plate, Daytona Tortugas outfielder Hector Rodriguez has been named the Florida State League Player of the Month for May, as announced by Minor League Baseball on Monday. Rodriguez was honored alongside Bradenton Marauders RHP J.P Massey, who earned Florida State League Pitcher
Tortugas' Furious Rally Falls Just Short in Series Finale
JUPITER, FL—Hector Rodriguez homered to lead a furious comeback charge, but the Daytona Tortugas left the tying run at third as the Palm Beach Cardinals escaped with an 8-7 win in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (30-21) held on to barely secure
Ninth Inning Again Haunts Tortugas in Walk-off Defeat
JUPITER, FL—Victor Acosta stroked three hits and Kevin Abel spun 4.1 hitless innings in relief, but the Palm Beach Cardinals scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Daytona Tortugas 6-5 on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (27-19) defeated the Tortugas for
Rodriguez, Collier, Stewart Power Tortuga Bats to 9-5 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez homered and finished a triple shy of the cycle, Cam Collier homered as well, and Sal Stewart drove in three runs to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 9-5 victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Daytona (19-25) is now assured of at least a split of the
Tortugas Ride Relievers, Lakeland Miscues to 6-3 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH—Easton Sikorski spun 3.1 scoreless frames in relief and the Daytona Tortugas took advantage of a pair of costly errors to earn a 6-3 victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers and Mother Nature on a very windy Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (18-24) rode a pair of
McElvain K's Nine, But Tortugas Edged in One-Run Loss
LAKELAND—Chris McElvain struck out nine batters and Kenya Huggins followed him with four scoreless frames, but three unearned runs undid the excellent pitching as the Daytona Tortugas fell to the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (18-24) earned their second win as they held
Tortugas Fall Behind Early, Can't Quite Recover as Lakeland Evens Series
DAYTONA BEACH—The Lakeland Flying Tigers pulled ahead early and defeated the Daytona Tortugas 8-4 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (17-24) scored five runs in the first two innings to build a lead they wouldn’t relinguish, snapping Daytona’s (17-24) string of six straight wins at The Jack. In
Tortugas Let Lead Slip Away in Series Finale in Jupiter
JUPITER, FL—Ryan Cardona spun 4.0 scoreless frames, Victor Acosta stroked three hits, and Cam Collier added a two-run double, but the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied from three runs down to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (22-17) improved to a league-best 10-2 in
Tortugas Split Pair of One-Run Contests vs. Jupiter
JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas were on each end of a pair of one-run games as they split a doubleheader with the Jupiter Hammerheads, dropping game one 5-4 and winning game two 1-0 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-22) couldn’t ride four hits from Hector Rodriguez to