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Tortugas Start Final Week With a Bang; Win 7-2

September 2, 2024

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

Tortugas can’t overcome five-run third despite shortstop’s big night
August 29, 2024

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

Pitching staff retires final 20 Hammerheads to set stage for ninth-inning rally
August 22, 2024

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

Timely early hits back strong pitching night in second straight win
August 21, 2024

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

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,

Pineda Homers in Three-Hit, Three-RBI Night as Tortugas Snap Skid

Daytona ends four-game funk behind big nights at plate, on mound
August 16, 2024

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

Infielder is the second straight Tortuga to take top honors at the plate
August 12, 2024

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

Daytona jumps out to early lead, shuts down Tarpons to secure series win
August 9, 2024

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

Back-to-back blasts supply early lead as Tortugas secure clutch outs late
August 7, 2024

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

Tortugas score most runs in over three seasons, pound out 19 hits in win
August 6, 2024

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

Shortstop’s career night keys win in opener while Dunedin drubs Daytona in nightcap
July 31, 2024

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

Daytona slugger leads the way as Tortugas snap three-game skid
July 27, 2024

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

Right-hander solid, but Jupiter wins going away for second straight night
July 25, 2024

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

Small ball and defense critical in additional frame
July 23, 2024

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

Tortugas erase four-run déficit, but run out gas in twice-delayed defeat
July 19, 2024

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

Pair of three-hit games lead the way as Tortugas take four of five
July 14, 2024
  1. 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

Tortugas win fifth straight in tying season high in runs scored
July 11, 2024

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

Trio of longballs backs shutdown performance on mound to begin trip
July 9, 2024
  1. 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

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

Almonte’s Homer, Lorant’s Gem Leads 10-3 Rout

June 27, 2024

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

Impressive clout can’t overcome late run as Jupiter wins on Wednesday
June 26, 2024

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

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

Osman Excellent in Relief as Tortugas Eliminated in First Half Race

Daytona can't climb out of early hole in Saturday night setback
June 15, 2024

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 wins duel by scratching across tenth-inning tally
June 13, 2024

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

Daytona scores in double digits for second straight night in third straight win
June 8, 2024

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