Tortugas Start Final Week With a Bang; Win 7-2
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Peyton Stovall had two hits, two steals, and an RBI, while Yerlin Confidan and Esmith Pineda drove in two runs apiece as the Daytona Tortugas kicked off the final series of the regular season with a 7-2 victory over the Bradenton Marauders. Daytona (31-27, 62-62) stole a season-high
Stafura’s Three Hits Can’t Overcome Early Hole
JUPITER, Fla—Sammy Stafura stroked three hits, but the Palm Beach Cardinals built a six-run cushion thanks to a five-run third inning and cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (39-17, 76-46) evened the series behind the big third
Tortugas Score Twice in Ninth to Steal 2-1 Victory
JUPITER, Fla—After eight scoreless innings offensively, the Daytona Tortugas scratched across two runs in the top of the ninth inning to steal a 2-1 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (27-21, 58-56) won their third straight game in the series as Jupiter
Almonte’s Blast, Stovall’s Strong Debut Pace 7-1 Victory
JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte crushed his 20th home run of the season while Peyton Stovall tripled and reached base three times in his professional debut as the Daytona Tortugas led wire-to-wire in a 7-1 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Wednesday night. Daytona (26-21, 57-56) took advantage of five Jupiter (23-25,
Tortugas Explode Early and Late in 13-3 Rout
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,
Pineda Homers in Three-Hit, Three-RBI Night as Tortugas Snap Skid
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda homered amidst a three-hit, three-RBI night and Ricardo Cabrera added two hits and two RBI as the Daytona Tortugas broke open a tie game late as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the St. Lucie Mets 6-1 in front of 2,496 fans on Friday night at Jackie Robinson
Sammy Stafura Named Florida State League Player of the Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas infielder Sammy Stafura has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for the week of August 6-11 after a big series that helped Daytona win five of six games against the Tampa Tarpons. He is the second straight Tortuga to be named Player
Stafura and Isturiz Homer, Osman Outstanding in Fourth Straight Win
TAMPA, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Eddy Isturiz homered and Graham Osman spun 5.0 shutout innings in his first career start as the Daytona Tortugas scored four runs in the first and kept the Tampa Tarpons at bay the rest of the way for a 6-2 victory on Friday night at Steinbrenner
Stafura and Almonte Homer to Back One-Run Victory
TAMPA, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Ariel Almonte connected for back-to-back home runs in the third and Jonah Hurney earned a clutch seven-out save as the Daytona Tortugas held off the Tampa Tarpons 5-4 on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (19-16, 50-51) starts off the series with their second
Tortugas Ride Four Homers to 17-10 Triumph
TAMPA, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas crushed four home runs, stroked 19 hits and scored their most runs since 2021, bludgeoning the Tampa Tarpons 17-10 on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (18-16, 49-51) scored their most runs since 2021 and tallied their most hits since 2017, as seven players
Stafura’s Six RBI Lead Game One Win as Tortugas Split Doubleheader
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura had three hits, a home run, and six RBI in the first game of a doubleheader as the Daytona Tortugas took the opener 7-5 before the Dunedin Blue Jays roared back to earn a split with a 12-1 victory in the nightcap on Wednesday night at
Almonte Homers, Drives in Two to Lead 5-2 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte moved into third place in Tortugas history with his 17th home run of the season and drove in two runs to lead a 5-2 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-11, 46-46) bounced back from three straight losses to
Lorant Strikes Out Seven in 7-1 Setback
JUPITER, Fla—Right-hander Nestor Lorant struck out seven batters in 4.0 innings, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored the final five runs of the game as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 7-1 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (14-13, 50-42) has now scored 20 runs on 29 hits in
Tortugas Lose Late Lead, But Rally for Ten-Inning Triumph
JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas let a two-run lead in the eighth slip away, but a squeeze bunt and a critical out of the plate in the tenth sent Daytona to a 4-3 victory in ten innings over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (14-8,
Pineda Homers in Twice-Delayed Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda crushed his sixth home run of the season, but Palm Beach slugged three homers as the Cardinals defeated the Daytona Tortugas 9-5 in front of 2,886 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Friday night. Palm Beach (14-7, 51-37) pounded out 12 hits and led by four
Cabrera, Stafura’s Big Days Lead Series-Ending Win
- MYERS, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera and Sammy Stafura each had three hits and two stolen bases, while Cabrera also drove in two runs as the Daytona Tortugas went into the All-Star break with a 6-3 victory over the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels on Sunday afternoon at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (12-7, 43-42)
Stafura’s Slam, Reyes’ Big Night Lead 15-4 Rout
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
- 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
Sando Shines, Tortugas Take Charge to Win Series
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
Almonte’s Homer, Lorant’s Gem Leads 10-3 Rout
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte homered amidst a seven-run second and drove in four runs and Nestor Lorant spun 5.0 scoreless innings to finish off a 10-3 victory for the Daytona Tortugas over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (2-3, 33-38) rallied from three runs down
Almonte Blasts Longest FSL Homer of Season in 5-4 Defeat
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
Big Second Inning Paces Series-Opening Win
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
Osman Excellent in Relief as Tortugas Eliminated in First Half Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Malvin Valdez swatted two hits and drove in a run and Graham Osman spun a career-best 3.1 scoreless innings or relief, but the Daytona Tortugas were eliminated from first half playoff contention with a 7-2 loss to the Palm Beach Cardinals on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Tandem of 'Tugas Hold Cardinals to One Hit in Ten-Inning Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Yassel Pino raced home on an ground ball in the tenth to cap off a night in which Adam Serwinowski and Nestor Lorant combined to hold Palm Beach to one hit as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 1-0 in ten innings on Thursday night at
Pineda Homers, Tortugas Pound Out Ten Hits in 11-2 Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Esmith Pineda doubled and homered to lead a balanced attack for the Daytona Tortugas as they cruised to their third straight win with an 11-2 rout of the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday night at Clover Park. Daytona (26-30) scored ten or more runs for the second