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New Faces Come Up Clutch in Comeback 2-1 Win

McCrystal clutch in his first two-hit game and Hodgdon saves debut
August 23, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—Ryan McCrystal swatted an RBI double in his first career two-hit game and Trent Hodgdon nailed down a gritty six-out save in his professional debut as the Daytona Tortugas pulled in front in the eighth inning to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 2-1 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet

Tortugas Explode Early and Late in 13-3 Rout

Four runs in first and three straight three-run innings propel big win
August 17, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Jose Montero spun 5.0 strong innings and his offense backed him up with four big innings as the Daytona Tortugas pulled in front quickly, then blew the game open late in a 13-3 rout of the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (24-20,

Montero Spins Gem in Relief as Tarpons Salvage Finale

Daytona held to just three hits as Tampa rides three-run third to victory
August 11, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—Jose Montero spun 3.2 scoreless innings in relief, but the Tampa Tarpons scored three runs in the second and never looked back as they salvaged the series finale against the Daytona Tortugas on Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa (19-20, 43-62) halted a six-game losing streak as

Sando Shines, Tortugas Take Charge to Win Series

Four-run fourth swings final game of series as Daytona takes set from St. Lucie
July 6, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Nick Sando struck out seven over 4.0 scoreless innings, Sammy Stafura had two RBI singles, and the Daytona Tortugas used a four-run fourth to swing the series finale in their favor as they secured a series victory over the St. Lucie Mets, 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at

Pino Homers Early, Simmons Shuts Down Late in Series-Opening Win

Tortugas turn back late rally to claim victory on Monday night
July 1, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Yassel Pino blasted his third home run of the homestand to put Daytona in front early, and Dylan Simmons wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth as the Daytona Tortugas pulled out a 5-3 victory over the St. Lucie Mets on Monday night at Jackie Robinson

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

Tortugas and Cardinals Split Wednesday Doubleheader

Teams swap a pair of one-run contests to begin series
June 12, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Ricardo Cabrera blasted a tie-breaking home run in the sixth inning to lead Daytona to a 4-3 victory, though Palm Beach held off a seventh-inning rally in game two as they won 3-2 as the two teams split Wednesday's doubleheader at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The first four innings

Tortugas Edged 2-1 on Thursday Night

Sixth-inning round-tripper the difference as ‘Tugas drop fourth straight
May 30, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—A tie-breaking solo home run in the top of the sixth was the difference as the Jupiter Hammerheads edged the Daytona Tortugas 2-1 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (27-21) has now won the first three games of the series as Daytona (22-26) has now dropped

Graham’s Huge Hit Paces 7-4 Victory to Even Series

Bases-clearing double in fifth leads Tortugas to second straight victory
May 24, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham crushed a three-run double as part of a decisive four-run fifth and the Daytona Tortugas held off a late charge from the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to pick up a 7-4 victory on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-22) evened up the series as

Lakeland Pulls Ahead Late and ‘Tugas Can’t Counter in Mother’s Day Defeat

Two ninth-inning tallies sink Tortugas to end series
May 12, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno notched three hits and two RBI, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers scored twice in the top of the ninth and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t cash in a bases-loaded chance in their final turn at bat in a 6-4 defeat on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Duno Homers, But Early Errors Costly in Series-Opening Defeat

Two early unearned tallies put Tortugas too much for Daytone
May 7, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno connected for his third home run of the season, but the Tortugas fell behind in the top of the first inning and could never recover in a 3-1 defeat to the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (18-10) recorded just four

Stellar Moundwork Carries Tortugas to Doubleheader Sweep

Daytona allows just one run in taking a pair from Palm Beach
May 1, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas allowed just one run over 14.0 innings and despite scoring just three tallies on the day, swept the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-1 and 1-0 in a Wednesday evening doubleheader at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (14-9) has won six of their last seven games, shutting down

Wild Wednesday Walk-off Evens Series

Tortugas score twice on Cabrera’s final chaotic hit to swipe victory
April 24, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera tied the game on a ninth-inning hit and came around to score on the same bizarre play as the Daytona Tortugas pulled off a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (9-8) earned their second walk-off

Pitelli’s Four Hits, Rock-Solid Relief Critical in First Win of ‘24

April 6, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Dominic Pitelli stroked four hits—including three extra-base hits—and three relievers shut out St. Lucie over the final six innings as the Daytona Tortugas scored four times in the seventh to break open a tie game on their way to a 6-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets

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