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Cardona K's Eight, but Late Lead Slips Away in Series Finale

Late Jupiter rally deprives Daytona of key series victory
August 13, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Ryan Cardona struck out a season-high eight batters, but the Daytona Tortugas let a 3-0 lead slip away late as the Jupiter Hammerheads scored five runs in their last two times up to swipe a 5-3 victory in the series finale on Sunday at the Ballpark of

Cardona Shines, Stewart Homers, but Late Push Falls Short in 3-2 Defeat

Successful series ends on sour note for Daytona
July 3, 2023

TAMPA, FL—Ryan Cardona spun 5.0 innings of two-hit ball and Sal Stewart homered, but the Tampa Tarpons broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning to take the series finale 3-2 over the Daytona Tortugas on Monday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa (4-5, 35-50) salvaged the final game

Tortugas Swat Six Pack of Homers to Topple Tarpons 16-7

Daytona hits six homers for first time in 18 years in season-best outburst
June 28, 2023

TAMPA, FL—Cade Hunter and Carlos Jorge both homered twice to lead a six home-run attack as the Daytona Tortugas slugged their way past the Tampa Tarpons 16-7 in the series opener on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (4-0, 33-36) won their fourth straight game thanks to hitting

Triana's Homer, Cardona's Terrific Outing Undone by Early Errors in 5-4 Loss

Tortugas clipped in one-run affair in penultimate game of the first half
June 21, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Michel Triana launched his first home run of the season and Ryan Cardona spun 4.1 scoreless innings in relief, but the Palm Beach Cardinals scored five runs in the first three innings and hung on to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm

Tortugas Rally Early, Cruise Late to Sweep Doubleheader

Tortugas come from four down to take first game, twirl two-hitter in second
June 2, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas rallied from four runs down to swipe an 8-7 victory in Game 1, then allowed just two hits in a 3-0 victory in Game 2 to sweep a doubleheader from the Palm Beach Cardinals on Friday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (21-28) earned their

Rodriguez, Collier, Stewart Power Tortuga Bats to 9-5 Victory

Offense carries Daytona within one win of a series victory
May 27, 2023

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 Let Lead Slip Away in Series Finale in Jupiter

Big days for Acosta, Collier, Cardona, undone by late Jupiter rally
May 21, 2023

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

Win Streak Snapped as Jupiter Wins Pitcher's Duel

May 16, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Tanner Cooper and Ryan Cardona combined to allow just six hits, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored twice in the fourth inning and made it hold up as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 2-1 on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (19-15) improved to a league-best 8-1 in

Tortugas Turn Back Late Rally to Earn Win, Even Series

Cardona, Cooper pace Tortugas win despite ninth-inning push from St. Lucie
May 10, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Ryan Cardona threw 4.0 hitless innings to start the contest, his offense scored in four straight innings, and the Daytona Tortugas held off a ninth-inning rally from the St. Lucie Mets to even the series with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (10-19) held

Stewart, Contreras Pace Tortugas in First Shutout Win of '23

May 4, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Sal Stewart and Yan Contreras each had two hits and three RBI and three Daytona hurlers held Palm Beach to just four hits as the Daytona Tortugas blanked the Palm Beach Cardinals 8-0 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (9-15) snapped a six-game skid against Palm

Tortugas Fall Behind Early in 12-4 Defeat to End Homestand

Daytona looks to bounce back in Bradenton on Tuesday
April 16, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Palm Beach Cardinals scored ten runs in the first three innings and cruised to a 12-4 win over the Daytona Tortugas in the series finale on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (5-4) ends the series with four straight wins over Daytona (5-4) as the Tortugas

O'Guinn blasts Tortugas to third-straight walk-off win, 2-1

Ryan Cardona and Hunter Parks combine on one-hitter in wild victory
September 11, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Despite a combined no-hit bid — and a shutout — being broken up with two out in the top of the eighth inning, Daytona still ended the night with a scrum on the diamond. LF Jamal O'Guinn walloped the first pitch of the bottom of the

Tortugas trounce Redbirds, 10-4, to close road schedule

Trey Faltine and Jack Rogers combine to reach base six times, score four, drive in two
September 4, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — Once members of the same club baseball organization in Texas, SS Trey Faltine and RF Jack Rogers are still doing damage years later in the professional ranks. The pair of Lone Star state natives each reached base three times, adding a double and an RBI apiece, as

Five-run fourth lifts Daytona over Jupiter, 6-3

Faltine, Marrero, RodrĂ­guez pick up RBI doubles, as 'Tugas start two-week road trip with win
August 23, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — After their first nine hitters were retired in order, Daytona had their first six men reach to start the fourth inning. The Tortugas sent all nine batters to the plate and dented the dish five times, propelling Daytona to a 6-3 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on

Parks, Cardona power Tortugas to four-hit shutout, 8-0

Pair of 2021 draftees unite to strikeout 12 in Daytona's 10th shutout win of 2022
August 17, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Hunter Parks and RHP Ryan Cardona each collected one of the best outings in their young professional careers. The duo of 2021 draft selections united on a four-hit blanking of the Clearwater Threshers, as the Daytona Tortugas throttled their way to an 8-0 victory in

Doubles derail Daytona in 4-2 defeat to Lakeland

Ryan Cardona tosses four shutout innings, ties career-high in strikeouts
August 11, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Ryan Cardona put together his best start of the season matching career-highs in innings pitched (4.0) and strikeouts (6). However, the Lakeland Flying Tigers registered a two-run double in the seventh and ninth innings, respectively, to rally and knock off the Daytona Tortugas, 4-2, in

Tortugas and Tarpons split pair of weather-altered contests

Tampa takes suspended game from Thursday, 8-1; Daytona wins lightning-shortened nightcap, 6-2
July 15, 2022

TAMPA, Fla. — Mother Nature would not let baseball be on Friday night, but it cooperated enough for two official games to be played. Tampa captured the suspended game from Thursday, knocking off Daytona, 8-1. In the seven-inning nightcap, 1B Michel Triana and C Michael Trautwein smashed homers, as the

Callihan, power pitching propel Daytona to 2-0 win over Dunedin

21-year-old clubs two-run home run in first at-bat back from injury; Three pitchers combine on four-hit shutout
May 17, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In his first official at-bat since June 2 of last year, 2B Tyler Callihan's two-run home run was the difference on Tuesday night. Behind the long ball, RHPs Hunter Parks, Luis Mey, and Ryan Cardona united on a four-hit shutout, as the Daytona Tortugas snapped a

Three combine on three-hit shutout, as Daytona blanks Jupiter, 5-0

Sam Benschoter, José Franco, and Ryan Cardona unite for Tortugas' second blanking of the series
May 7, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the second time in three games, Daytona's pitching staff was untouchable. The team carried a combined no-hitter into the seventh, as RHPs Sam Benschoter, José Franco, and Ryan Cardona united on a three-hit shutout in the Tortugas' 5-0 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads in front

Daytona rallies late to snatch 3-2 victory from St. Lucie

Gus Steiger's go-ahead, pinch-hit RBI single in ninth the difference, as 'Tugas snap slide
April 28, 2022

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Despite trailing through the first five frames and being one-hit into the ninth inning, the Tortugas' confidence never wavered. Daytona tied it in the sixth and took the lead for good on Gus Steiger's pinch-hit RBI infield single in the top of the ninth, as

Daytona drives five-run fifth to 7-4 triumph over Bradenton

Gus Steiger registers fifth-straight multi-hit game, as Tortugas win for sixth time in seven games
April 24, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — SS Gus Steiger continued his recent tear by registering his fifth-straight multi-hit game on Sunday evening. The 23-year-old made several vital defense plays in the final few innings to keep Daytona in charge, as the Tortugas utilized a five-run fifth inning to topple the Bradenton Marauders,

Allen II, Hendrick power Tortugas to victory, 4-3, over Cards

Pair of first-round selections combine to go 5-for-8 with 3 home runs and 4 RBI to snap four-game slide
April 17, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — After four-consecutive walk-off defeats, it was two of Daytona's youngest hitters that yanked them back to victory lane. RF Austin Hendrick homered twice and CF Jay Allen II delivered the go-ahead two-run blast in the eighth, as the Tortugas halted their skid with a 4-3 victory over

Daytona dances past Palm Beach in extras, 3-2

Tortugas come from behind twice to snag victory in first road game of the season
April 12, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — Trailing 1-0 entering the sixth and 2-1 going into the eighth, the Tortugas stormed back. SS Gus Steiger crossed the dish on a wild pitch in the top of the 10th and Daytona never looked back, toppling the Palm Beach Cardinals, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Roger

Leyton helps 'Tugas swim past Hammerheads, 3-2

Brandon picks up three hits, scores go-ahead run, as Daytona also sets new single-season strikeout record
September 12, 2021

JUPITER, Fla. — 2B Brandon Leyton matched a season-high with three hits on Sunday, but it was his clutch baserunning in the ninth that put Daytona ahead for good, as the Tortugas slipped by the Jupiter Hammerheads, 3-2, to earn a series split at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Tied at

Daytona dominates early, holds on to defeat Jupiter, 6-4

Tortugas jump out to early 5-0 advantage, hold off late Hammerheads push to return to .500
September 8, 2021

JUPITER, Fla. — Daytona jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three-and-a-half-innings on Wednesday but watched as Jupiter trimmed it to one in the eighth. The Tortugas snatched an insurance run in the ninth and befuddled the Hammerheads in the bottom half of the frame to snap a brief two-game