Almonte’s Walk-Off Sends ‘Tugas to Streak-Busting Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas saw a five-run lead evaporate, but Ariel Almonte lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth as Daytona snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 7-6 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (20-22) pounded out 13
Lakeland Pulls Ahead Late and ‘Tugas Can’t Counter in Mother’s Day Defeat
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
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
Edgington Gem’s Leads the Way in Series-Ending Victory
JUPITER, Fla—Brian Edgington fired 6.0 scoreless innings as the Daytona Tortugas stymied the Palm Beach Cardinals 5-0 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (17-10) finished off a 5-1 road trip, the best for the Tortugas since the implementation of six-game series in 2021,
Wild Wednesday Walk-off Evens Series
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
Tortugas Hit Three Homers, But Late Bradenton Rally Leads to 8-7 Loss
BRADENTON, Fla—Three home runs staked the Daytona Tortugas to a 5-1 lead, but the Bradenton Marauders scored twice in the ninth and three more times in the tenth to swipe a walk-off, 8-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at LECOM Park. Daytona (8-7) won four of six in the series, though
Duno’s Bat, Lorant’s Strikeouts Lead Tortugas to 4-1 Win
BRADENTON, Fla.—Nestor Lorant struck out ten batters out of the bullpen, Alfredo Duno notched three hits and two RBI, and the Daytona Tortugas came away with a 4-1 victory over the Bradenton Marauders on Friday night at LECOM Park. Daytona (7-6) has now won three of the first four games
Pitelli’s Four Hits, Rock-Solid Relief Critical in First Win of ‘24
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
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