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De La Cruz leads Reds' Organization All-Stars

McClain among quartet of graduates helping turn the page in Cincy
@JoeTrezz
November 2, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Cincinnati Reds. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Louisville: 75-73 Double-A

Carlos Jorge, Hector Rodriguez, and Sal Stewart Named Florida State Postseason All-Stars

Trio of Tortugas honored among the best performers in the FSL in 2023
September 19, 2023

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

Tortugas Walk Off in Ten to Take Series

Big homer, big outs, patience at the plate pay off in win
August 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Yerlin Confidan blasted his second homer in as many nights, Joseph Menefee fired 3.0 clutch scoreless innings late, and the Daytona Tortugas walked off the St. Lucie Mets 5-4 in ten innings in the series finale Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (15-19, 44-55) earned their first series

Big Bats, Strong Start Lead Charge as Tortugas Snap Skid With Resounding Rout

Daytona starts off series with 11-2 blowout
August 1, 2023

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)

Early Homers Overcome by Tsunami of Runs in 20-4 Defeat

Daytona drops sixth straight in worst night on mound in 16 years
July 29, 2023

LAKELAND, FL—Sal Stewart and Donovan Antonia homered, but very little else went right as the Daytona Tortugas fell victim to a 20-4 onslaught at the hands of the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland (20-9, 46-48) became the first Florida State League team since 2021

Stewart Reaches Four Times, but 'Tugas Fade Late in Loss

Lakeland breaks seventh-inning deadlock as bullpen woes continue
July 26, 2023

LAKELAND, FL—Sal Stewart reached base four times and drove in a pair of runs, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers broke a tie with a trio of seventh-inning runs to take a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland (17-9, 43-48) earned their third straight

Five-Run Third Sinks Tortugas Despite Tanner, Stewart's Big Nights

Daytona drops series opener in just second game in last nine days
July 18, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Logan Tanner doubled twice and Sal Stewart rapped three hits, but the Daytona Tortugas could not recover from a five-run third as the Jupiter Hammerheads took a 7-3 victory on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (9-10, 44-41) moved within one game of Daytona (9-8, 38-44) in the

Hunter Homers, Stewart Runs Streak to 14, but 'Tugas Fall 8-5

Daytona drops fifth straight as Maraders move to 4-0 in series
July 7, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Cade Hunter spearheaded a five-run inning with a three-run homer and Sal Stewart extended his hitting streak to 14 games, but the Daytona Tortugas let a three-run lead slip away as the Bradenton Marauders secured a series victory with a 9-5 win Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Bradenton

Stewart's Homer Extends Streak, but Tortugas Drop Fourth Straight

Daytona held to six hits in third loss to open series
July 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Sal Stewart swatted his eighth home run of the season, but the Daytona Tortugas were held to just six hits as the Bradenton Marauders came out victorious, 4-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Bradenton (8-4, 42-34) quieted the Tortuga offense as Daytona (7-5, 36-41) dropped their fourth

Rodriguez, Collier's Extra-Base Knocks Not Enough as Tortugas Fall 8-5

July 5, 2023

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 undone by 13 walks in front of season-high 2,916
July 4, 2023

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,

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 Bounce Back With Blowout Win Over Tarpons

Daytona moves to 6-1 in second half with 12-run outburst
July 1, 2023

TAMPA, FL—Kevin Abel pitched 5.0 innings of two-run ball to earn his third straight win and the Daytona Tortugas batted around twice in a pair of big innings to defeat the Tampa Tarpons 12-2 on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (6-1, 35-37) bounced back from Friday’s crushing

Pitching Great for Eight, but Tarpons Rally in Ninth to Swipe Victory

Tampa scores four times in final frame to snap 'Tugas five-game win streak
June 30, 2023

TAMPA, FL—Johnathan Harmon and Zach Maxwell held the Tampa Tarpons scoreless for eight innings, but the Daytona Tortugas let a three-run lead slip away in the ninth inning as Tampa scored four times in the ninth to steal a 4-3 victory on Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa

Stewart's Big Night, Go-Ahead Homer Pace 'Tugas Fifth Straight Win

Rodriguez also goes deep as Tortugas rally to win game two in Tampa
June 29, 2023

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

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

Tortugas Outlast Rain, Redbirds as Stewart Homer is Deciding Blow in 6-5 Win

June 24, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Sal Stewart homered for the second straight night as the Daytona Tortugas jumped out to a pair of four-run leads and hung on to defeat the Palm Beach Cardinals 6-5 on a rain-soaked Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (2-0, 31-36) secured a series victory over Palm

Harmon's Gem, Pair of Longballs Lead 'Tugas to Rain-Shortened Shutout

June 23, 2023

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

Rodriguez's Homer, Abel's Gem Highlight 7-2 Victory

Tortugas ride middle-innings onslaught and strong pitching to series-tying win
June 16, 2023

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.

Tortugas Rally in Middle Innings, Hold Off St. Lucie Late to Win Series Finale

Daytona earns series split thanks to 11-hit attack
June 11, 2023

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Sal Stewart tallied two doubles and three hits overall, Chris McElvain spun 4.0 hitless frames, and the Daytona Tortugas erupted for seven runs in a three-inning span and held on to defeat the St. Lucie Mets 8-5 on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park. Daytona (24-33) tied a

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 Ride Relievers, Lakeland Miscues to 6-3 Victory

Daytona ties the series thanks to 5.1 scoreless relief frames, four unearned runs
May 26, 2023

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

Pino's Homer, Stewart's Big Day Leads Tortugas Past Jupiter

Tortugas go for series split Sunday afternoon
May 20, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Yassel Pino launched his first home run of the season and Sal Stewart reached base four times, scored three times, and stole a pair of bases as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads 9-4 on Saturday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (16-22) took advantage of nine

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